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Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Keogan has the floor.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Does the Minister wish to reply? No.

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann has passed the Civil Defence Bill 2023 on 10 May 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022 on 10 May 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Garret Ahearn - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on remaining restrictions in certain hospitals on partners attending antenatal and scan appointments and post-birth visits. Senator Maria Byrne - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on plans...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, is very welcome to the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Well said. I call Senator Fitzpatrick.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I acknowledge the strength of the Senator's emotions on this issue. The next speaker is Senator Sherlock.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabh mo leithscéal.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Public Gallery students from Monkstown Educate Together National School. I hope they enjoy their tour of Leinster House and I thank them for being here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Senator to consider talking to the Ceann Comhairle and I about the national bravery awards, and the possible posthumous recognition of Garda Coonan with an award. As the Senator has said rightly, the State award is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, but certainly, there is a wrong that I hope we can have a conversation about. I call Senator Conway.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I reiterate that the matter of awarding of the Scott medal is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, and him alone. I would not want us to think that we can interfere in that. However, it is important that we remember and reflect today on the service of Garda Coonan. We remember and thank him today. It behoves all of us to ensure that his memory is honoured in a very fitting way. I want to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Acting Leader to reply, I should clarify my remarks. Retired Garda Coonan is very much alive. My comment was in the context of his service in An Garda Síochána in case people misconstrued it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Higgins has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 18 be taken before No. 1." It was seconded by Senator Sherlock. The Acting Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Climate Action and Biodiversity (Mandates of Certain Organisations) Bill 2023: First Stage (11 May 2023)

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

Seanad: Climate Action and Biodiversity (Mandates of Certain Organisations) Bill 2023: First Stage (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Report of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media: Statements (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, to the House. I also welcome friends of Deputy Matthews from St. Cronan's Boys National School in Bray, County Wicklow. I met them earlier in the corridor and they are all very welcome. They are wonderful ambassadors for their school and I thank them for being here today. The Minister of State has ten minutes, group spokespersons have eight...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We allocate the same amount of time to everybody. Parties choose their speakers. If somebody speaks twice, they are more than welcome. I want to make that point because there are people watching. I have a meeting with the Taoiseach shortly that I cannot avoid so I will have to leave but with permission I have two quick questions for the ESRI. It has said that the workforce in Northern...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: If I want to improve myself because I am not getting the same income from a lower productivity job that I would from a higher productivity job, would that not be-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: A question was asked about the unemployment rate. It is very low. It is amazing, actually.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: