By Dan Walsh
Senator Cathal Byrne stood tall for his maiden speech in Seanad Éireann this week. He was proudly joined by his parents, Peter and Theresa Byrne from Ballyhogue.
“It is a particularly honourable moment for me given the fact I started out in public life when I was elected at 27 to Wexford County Council. I contested three elections in the last year. When I started out on Wexford County Council, I never expected that I would end up as a Member of Seanad Éireann. It is a particular honour to be here, and I very much look forward to the time ahead.
“I am conscious that I am, and am proud to be, from Wexford. To the best of my knowledge, I am the only Member of the House from Wexford and that will be very important for me with regard to the issues I prioritise in the Chamber.
“We have challenges in County Wexford, and I am thinking in particular of the need for the Oylegate to Rosslare motorway to be developed and finished.
“I am thinking particularly of Wexford General Hospital and ensuring it is resourced with staff, that the long-promised 97-bed unit extension gets delivered and that we have all of the supports necessary for our accident and emergency department, which covers not only County Wexford but the south-east region.”
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