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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Aisling Dolan - The need for the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the Connecting Ireland rural mobility plan and the demand for new services in the Galway and Roscommon areas. Senator Marie Sherlock - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the first speaker it gives me great pleasure to welcome to the Gallery the family of our colleague and friend, Senator Shane Cassells. I welcome his wife, Fiona, his daughter, CJ, and his sons, Noah and Bobby. I welcome them most sincerely to Leinster House. I thank them for the sacrifice that they have made in giving us their dad, who has been a wonderful public servant...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the first speaker, on behalf of the Members of the House, I welcome a delegation from the United States from the great state and city of New York, who join us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. You are very welcome and I thank you for being here and for the work you are doing on both sides of the island of Ireland. Earlier today, I had the pleasure of meeting...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell is jumping through many electoral hoops with that conversation piece.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Keogan for that. As nobody else is offering, glaoim ar an Treoraí chun freagra a thabhairt don Ord Gnó.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: As Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, and as a friend and a colleague of the Minister’s for a long time, I thank her for her dedicated public service. I thank her wonderful husband and family for being her rock solid harbour and support. I thank her for the friendship she has shown to many of us in this House. Míle buíochas. To those who are watching at home and listening,...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)

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

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 5 and 6 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator missed the opportunity.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not going to allow the Senator to reply because in fairness we have discussed it and we did indicate that. I will ask the Minister to reply very briefly. I will be fair to Senator Higgins.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendment No. 8 has been ruled out of order, as it does not relate to the subject matter of the Bill.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 9 and 10 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 11 and 12 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I call Senator Higgins and remind her that we are due to finish at 6 p.m.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2024)

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

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2024)

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

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.