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Seanad: Naming of National Children's Hospital for Dr. Kathleen Lynn: Motion (24 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: There was no debate.

Seanad: Naming of National Children's Hospital for Dr. Kathleen Lynn: Motion (24 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, and his guests to the House and thank him for being here.

Seanad: Naming of National Children's Hospital for Dr. Kathleen Lynn: Motion (24 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Sorry. The Minister of State is to reply and Senator Fitzpatrick is summing up. I ask Senator Byrne to keep within three minutes.

Seanad: Naming of National Children's Hospital for Dr. Kathleen Lynn: Motion (24 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I call the Minister of State. I ask him to conclude at 6.25 p.m. to allow Senator Fitzpatrick reply to the debate.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (23 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Marie Sherlock - The need for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on the exclusion of certain homes built prior to 1940 from home energy improvement grants. Senator Fiona O'Loughlin - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Energy Conservation (23 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call Senator Sherlock, I welcome the students who are with us in the Public Gallery. They are very welcome to Leinster House and I hope they have a very good visit. I am not quite sure what school they are from but we will get the name in a minute. It is great to see them here. This is the Seanad, the Upper House. Senator Sherlock is now going to raise a matter with the Minister...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome our friend and former Senator, now Deputy Ged Nash, to the Public Gallery with his friends and visitors from Drogheda, County Louth. I hope they will not be smiling on Saturday when they play Cork, but I welcome them to Leinster House today and hope they have a very pleasant visit. Tá fáilte roimh go léir. I call Senator Paul Daly.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Boyhan for sharing that. We woke up this morning to the wonderful news that Billy Alexander had been awarded that high and prestigious honour. As Cathaoirleach, I join with the Senator in sending congratulations to Mr. Alexander on that great honour. It was great to hear of it on the radio this morning. I am sure we all join with Senator Boyhan in acknowledging the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind the Senator that the Bill will be debated later on and tomorrow, according to the schedule of the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I ask the House to approve or disapprove of the Order of Business, I ask Members to join in congratulating Michelle O'Neill, the soccer referee, on her appointment for the forthcoming FIFA Women's World Cup, and I wish her well. Is the Order of Business approved?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We are not having a debate, as the Senator knows.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: That is not a point. That has no relevance-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator McDowell is straying into the bounds of-----

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Míle buíochas gach duine. Thar cheann Seanaid Éireann, is mór agam fáilte ó chroí a chur roimh an iar-Thaoiseach, Parthalán Ó hEachthairn. Cuirim fáilte roimhe ar ais go dtí an Teach seo. On behalf of Seanad Éireann, it gives me great pleasure to extend a céad míle fáilte to our former Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern,...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Mr. Ahern is right. This Upper House of the Oireachtas is the most appropriate forum and venue in which to have his address and put everything together. I welcome to the Gallery Ms Sandra Cullagh, who helped to prepare for today. I thank her for her advice and the many phone calls. I also thank Mr. John Grange. I welcome Mr. Joe English, Ms Brenda English, Mr. Mark Simpson, Ms Jessica...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of Deputy Cormac Devlin from Dublin Rathdown. He is very welcome to the House today.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that three minutes each?

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Tá an t-am caite.