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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jan 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: With reference to Pat Leahy's description of the Order of Business as "windbagging" on any topic and looking for a debate on it, the same could be said of editorials in the The Irish Times. I echo the call by my colleague, Senator Horkan, for a debate on Ireland's EU membership, which has been enormously positive for this country in terms of both the contribution the EU has made to Ireland...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: ...and how proudly they represented us. The House should write to the Olympic Council of Ireland to express that view. It is also appropriate for the House to remember the recent passing of Mrs. Pat Hume, a woman who made an enormous, and quiet, contribution to the peace process and to building collaboration and co-operation between all traditions on this island. I wish to raise what we saw...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2020)

Malcolm Byrne: I echo the comments that have been made and express my disappointment about the decision of the British Government not to hold an independent inquiry into the case of Pat Finucane. I also echo the comments of Senator Cummins. It does not make sense that cinemas, galleries and museums can open, yet theatres, which are safe and controlled environments, are kept closed. We will see far more...

Seanad: Withdrawal Agreement Between the United Kingdom and the European Union: Motion (23 Sep 2020)

Malcolm Byrne: ...at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, including the Minister, Deputy Coveney. Over the years, the officials have used Ireland's soft power and diplomacy. People criticise the St. Patrick's Day trips but this shows Ireland's soft power in the circumstances. Mention has been made of the late John Hume and we have also had his vision throughout. He saw the importance of Europe...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Malcolm Byrne: ...The Taoiseach informed me in his announcement that there would be trains for everywhere and the 48 new carriages would include carriages for the Rosslare rail line. In correspondence with Deputy Pat Casey and Wicklow County Council, Irish Rail has stated that none of the 41 new rail carriages will be provided to the new Rosslare rail line. What assurances can the Taoiseach give that...