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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (19 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the guests of Deputy Noel Grealish to the Public Gallery. I thank them for being here. I also welcome the guests of Senator Emer Currie as well. They are all very welcome. I hope they have an enjoyable day.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Public Gallery Mr. Hugh O'Brien and friends who are here as guests of Deputy John Lahart. I think they have come from Chicago and Washington and they are very welcome to the House. I also welcome Ms Sheila O'Byrne Ryan who is here today for his very important and sensitive debate. I call on Senator Victor Boyhan.

Seanad: Civil Liability (Schools) Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Prior to calling Senator Mullen, I remind Members that the opening speech of the proposer and seconder should not exceed 16 minutes and all other Senators will have six minutes. The Minister of State has 15 minutes and the proposer has five minutes to reply. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan. I also welcome friends of Senators Mullen and Wilson, Eugene Flood from County...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Schools) Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed? Is Senator McDowell seconding the proposal?

Seanad: Civil Liability (Schools) Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

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

Seanad: Civil Liability (Schools) Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Civil Liability (Schools) Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Patrick O'Donovan, and I call on Senator Martin Conway.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Strategies (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We have already raised the matter. My predecessor and I have raised the matter with the Minister-----

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Strategies (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: As the Senator is aware, the House has no control over which Minister appears.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Strategies (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from St. Benildus College, Stillorgan who are here today as guests of the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Neale Richmond. I also welcome to the Public Gallery guests of Senator Malcolm Byrne, the winners of this year's BT Young Scientist competition from Abbey School in Tipperary, Shane O'Connor and Liam Carew. You are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Strategies (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Limerick did not do too well last night.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Strategies (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: As the Minister of State knows, it is not as easy as having thematic days because there is-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: At the beginning of the sitting, I was remiss in not paying tribute to a former colleague and Member of the House who passed away last week. I refer to our colleague and friend, former Senator Pat Magner. I had the pleasure of knowing Pat as a very collegial and great friend. He served in this House on three occasions - having been nominated three times - from 1981 to 1982, 1983 to 1987...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator, and I welcome both Eamon and Orla to the Gallery. I thank them for being here today, and hope they have a very pleasurable visit with our colleague and friend, Senator Conway.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before calling on the Leader to reply I want to voice my agreement with Senator Byrne regarding the incident with Lee Chin. He is a fine sportsman and a wonderful ambassador. There can be no place for racism in any of our sporting codes. On my own behalf, and I am sure on behalf of the Members, I congratulate our Leader and Jarlath on their wedding next Saturday. We wish them a happy,...

Address by Mr. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America (13 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: A Uachtarán Biden, thar ceann Chomhaltaí an dá Theach agus ar mo shon féin, gabhaim buíochas leat as an onóir a thabhairt dúinn a bheith i do láthair inniu agus as an aitheasc a thug tú don chomhshuí seo. We might say four more years, Mr. President, but we cannot be political here. Thank you for your wonderful address. Mr. President, as...

Seanad: Address by Mr. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America (13 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: A Uachtarán Biden, thar ceann Chomhaltaí an dá Theach agus ar mo shon féin, gabhaim buíochas leat as an onóir a thabhairt dúinn a bheith i do láthair inniu agus as an aitheasc a thug tú don chomhshuí seo. We might say four more years, Mr. President, but we cannot be political here. Thank you for your wonderful address. Mr. President, as...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Tim Lombard - The need for the Minister for Finance to introduce regulations to ensure engagement between vulture funds and clients. Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline whether responsibility for the collection of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Banking Sector (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Iarraim ar an Seanadóir a bheith cúramach, lena thoil. The Senators should be careful of making charges against individuals or organisations, and to protect himself also.