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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (30 Mar 2023)

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

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

Jerry Buttimer: Prior to asking the Leader to outline the Order of Business, on my own behalf and that of Seanad Éireann and the Houses of the Oireachtas, I pay tribute and a word of thanks to our Superintendent, Mr. Noel Murphy, who joins us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. Today is Noel's last day in Leinster House. He has played a huge part in the life of these Houses, serving us and the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Leader. I welcome to the Gallery a group from St. Gerald's DLS School in Castlebar, who are guests of Deputy Dillon.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call Senator Gavan, I welcome to the Visitors Gallery the students and staff from Mercy Secondary School, Inchicore. They are very welcome. I thank their host, Deputy Gannon, who is a former pupil of the school and who is doing the school proud in Leinster House. They are very welcome today to listen to the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: As this is the final Order of Business before the Easter break, before I call on the Deputy Leader I will wish all Members of the House and all staff a happy Easter. I thank them for their courtesy and work. I hope they all get a break and enjoy the Easter season. I call on the Deputy Leader to reply to the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from Scoil Mhuire, Newtownforbes, County Longford, and their teachers and staff. You are all very welcome. Thank you for being here today, and enjoy your Easter holidays.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 Mar 2023)

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

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Prior to asking the Leader to introduce the Order of Business, I welcome to the Gallery a guest of Deputy John Lahart, Mr. Daniel Hyzack, from the USA. He is very welcome. I hope he has a good visit to our parliamentary community in the Dáil and the Seanad. I also welcome guests of Senator Joe O'Reilly, the pupils and staff from St. Anne's National School in Bailieborough, County...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator O'Reilly. The people of Bailieborough are just as proud of what the Senator does in this House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Prior to calling Senator Higgins, I welcome to the Public Gallery Aisling Doyle from County Wicklow, who is in the House with Councillor Avril Cronin. Aisling is here as a transition year student. She is a niece of our former colleague and friend, Andrew Doyle. I thank her for being here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I must remind the Senator, with the greatest of respect, that as Members of this House we should not comment on the judgments of the Judiciary or on individual cases, given the separation of powers. One can comment on sentencing policy, in general, but not on specific cases. Bí cúramach, le do thoil.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: My apologies for interrupting the Senator but I also must protect him. I also welcome the second part of the St. Anne’s National School group from Bailieborough. They missed our colleague and friend, Senator Joe O’Reilly, who spoke eloquently about the school. They are all very welcome to the Chamber. I call Senator Ward to speak now, please.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask Senator Ward to confirm that he proposes that No. 22 be taken before No. 1.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Higgins’s proposal will be dealt with first. I call Senator Mullen to speak now, please.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Senator Matt Harrington from the state of Maine in the US, who is a guest of the Leas-Chathaoirleach. Senator Harrington was elected last December from the 33rd district to the Maine Senate. He and his wife Lauren are very welcome. I understand he won his seat with an impressive 54% of the vote. We could all take a leaf out of his book. I congratulate him and wish him well on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Higgins has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 21 be taken before No. 1." It has been seconded by Senator Flynn. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept this amendment. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed. Senator Ward has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 22 be taken before No. 1." It has been seconded by Senator...

Seanad: Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: First Stage (29 Mar 2023)

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

Seanad: Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: First Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Juvenile Offenders) Bill 2023: First Stage (29 Mar 2023)

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

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Juvenile Offenders) Bill 2023: First Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.