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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Martin proposed an amendment to Order of Business: "That No. 12 be taken before No. 1." It was seconded by Senator Mullen. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept this amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Formaldehyde) Bill 2024: First Stage (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Formaldehyde) Bill 2024: First Stage (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: EU Regulations (Police Co-operation on Migrant Smuggling and Trafficking in Human Beings): Motion (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Councillor Deirdre Donnelly and her group from Stillorgan who are here this afternoon. I thank them for being here. I hope they have a very pleasant afternoon. I welcome the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, to the House. I congratulate her on her reappointment as Minister and wish her every success in the remainder of her term.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Micheál Carrigy - The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to allocate additional funding for St. Christopher's Services, Longford. Senator Marie Sherlock - The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins. I call Senator Carrigy. The Senator has four minutes.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask Senator Carrigy to be careful when using the word "lies".

Seanad: Visit of Greek Delegation (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery our Greek ambassador, H.E. Nicolaou, and her PA, Vicky. They are very welcome. As Members are aware, the Greek national day is on Monday, 25 March. I congratulate the people of Greece on the celebration of their national day. It commemorates the start of the Greek Revolution. Ambassador Nicolaou, who has been here for 18 months, has been a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I also welcome to the Public Gallery guest of Senator Clonan, Lisa Domican. She is very welcome and I thank her for being here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students and teachers from St. Fintan's High School students and teachers who are here as guests of Deputy Cian O'Callaghan. I hope they have an enjoyable visit to Leinster House. We wish them an educational time here during this important item, namely the Order of Business. I call Senator Gavan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to give them homework off, but they are no longer in a single class. They have a variety of teachers. I am sure they can negotiate. Senator Craughwell, being a former trade unionist, should know they can negotiate well. We wish them every success in getting homework off. They are on the cusp of Easter holidays anyway.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad you said that, Senator Boyhan. I call Senator Gavan. Sorry.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I appeal to members to ensure their mobile phones are on silent or to use them outside the Chamber. It is distracting to the Chair, to those doing the sound recording and to other Senators. Sorry, Senator Murphy.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Gorey Youthreach group from County Wexford who are guests of Deputy Paul Kehoe. They are very welcome to Leinster House and I thank them for being here today. I hope they have a very pleasant visit and that they enjoy their Easter holidays.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (20 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Vincent P. Martin - The need for the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an update on the efforts being made to bring the chair of John Devoy to Ireland in advance of the celebrations being organised by Kildare County Council in his honour....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The suggestion the Senator made at the end was a very good one. Having been to the United States for St. Patrick's Day, his points were well made and I will let the Leader respond to them.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome our colleague and friend, former Senator, Teachta Dála and Minister of State, Ned O'Keeffe. Ned was appointed to the 16th Seanad by An Taoiseach, Charles Haughey and he has been a good friend to many of us across the political aisle in Leinster House. Ned, you are welcome back and it is good to see you looking so well. Beir bua.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Time is up.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator. It was just that people are straying all over. I welcome the new Polish ambassador, H.E. Arkady Rzegocki and Agnieszka Skolimowska from the Polish Embassy. They are very welcome. I congratulate the ambassador on his appointment and we wish him well. We look forward to continuing the extreme friendship we have with Poland and the members of the Polish community who...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Keogan. Tá an t-am caite.