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Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Annita Demetriou, Speaker of the Cypriot House of Representatives (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Ms Demetriou for her powerful address. Today is the 158th birthday of William Butler Yeats. Ms Demetriou stands here on the centenary of his winning the Nobel Prize for literature. The students to which she referred are from Leckaun National School in County Leitrim. The boys and girls are very welcome. They have just heard the address by Ms Demetriou, President of the House of...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Annita Demetriou, Speaker of the Cypriot House of Representatives (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator might not be alone in that. I thank him for giving us a wonderful, whistle-stop tour of Cyprus. On behalf of the Green Party, I call Senator Garvey.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Annita Demetriou, Speaker of the Cypriot House of Representatives (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Annita Demetriou, Speaker of the Cypriot House of Representatives (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat. I thank Madam Speaker for those powerful words on the importance of peace and solidarity. I call on the Leas Cathaoirleach for his concluding remarks.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the youth homelessness strategy and to report progress on its 27 distinct actions to prevent young people from entering homelessness, to improve the experiences of young people...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Homeless Persons Supports (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Martin Heydon.

Seanad: Visit of Italian Delegation (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Italian ambassador, H.E. Ruggero Corrias, and thank him for being here. The wonderful celebration of Italy's Republic Day, Festa della Repubblica, will take place tomorrow. Members will know that Italy's institutional referendum took place in 1946, when the people of the country chose that it should become a republic. Ireland has always been very friendly with Italy. We...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome our guests to the Gallery. I thank them for being here today. We hope they have a very enjoyable tour of Leinster House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senators Lombard and Murphy, but Senator Lombard in particular, who have been campaigning on this VAT issue for a long time, and I understand Senator Lombard's link to it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: You have already made a contribution, Senator Craughwell.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leader and I might jointly offer the students a no-homework night tonight.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: That requires a motion.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Sorry, Senator Mullen. The acting leader is up.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Thank you, Members.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Mullen, you know the rules of the House. There are to be no interruptions when the acting leader is replying to the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We should show a good example to the students who are watching.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Thank you, Senators.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: An amendment to the Order of Business has been proposed in the name of Senator Ward: "That No. 18 be taken before No.1." It has been seconded by Senator Lombard and the acting leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept the amendment.

Seanad: Consumer Insurance Contracts (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (1 Jun 2023)

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

Seanad: Consumer Insurance Contracts (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.