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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We are all over time at this stage, but I am showing latitude.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Gavan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 133, motion 9, be taken before No. 1." Senator Doherty has indicated that it is to be accepted. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (22 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: As the time for the taking of the Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022 has expired as per the agreed Order of Business of today, I ask the Acting Leader to propose a suspension of the House until 6.30 p.m.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (22 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (9 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: When did Benefacts finish?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (9 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: There has been no similar service available since. From reading the letter, it is clear to me that the can was being kicked a long way down the road again and that there is nothing left within this. We are dealing with two Departments but it seems that the Department of Rural and Community Development has been landed with the task of development. In so far as I can read it, Pobal will...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (9 Mar 2023)

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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (9 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: A partial replacement. It is working out at about €900,000, or less than €1 million, per year. The work on this stops with the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform. We are going back to it on one point but we need to tell it we have been without the information since the time in question. It will say everyone is relying on the CSO...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (9 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Absolutely. It is very specific concerning grant aid and funding, particularly for the community and voluntary sector. What are the sources of information since the time in question? The reply we received back from the Department of Rural and Community Development is inadequate. The Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform is in control of what...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (9 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The scoping exercise has been completed and is only being considered by the Department. There is no business case yet. That has not been prepared, according to the second letter, namely that of 7 February. If we allow the secretariat to gather the information we have and synopsise it, we can then see where we stand. There has been a game of tennis going on. We have been going back and...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (9 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Maybe we will consider it after the next business meeting. I thank the Deputy for that. No. 1761B, from Ms Dee Forbes, director general of RTÉ, provides information requested by the committee regarding Toy Show – the Musical. It is proposed to note and publish this item of correspondence. Is that agreed? Agreed. Deputy Catherine Murphy flagged this.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (9 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We should ask whether there was a business case that included that and other information. RTÉ will argue that people have been raising, including at meetings of this committee, the need for RTÉ to broaden out and bring in more commercial revenue. We have raised this with it. Obviously, with commercial activity of this type, and particularly with shows, there is a risk involved....

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (9 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We will deal with it in two weeks' time. No. 1766B is from Mr. David Gunning, chief officer of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board. He has provided further information requested by the committee regarding a completion date for the national children's hospital and the dispute-management process. It is proposed to note and publish this item of correspondence. Is that...

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee (8 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: A message has been received from the Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to the effect that it has completed its consideration of the following regulation: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2023 a copy of which was laid in draft before Seanad Éireann on 7 February 2023.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (8 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Lynn Boylan - The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to amend the Animal Health and Welfare Act to provide that horses seized on welfare grounds can be rehomed. Senator Sharon Keogan - The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Adaptation Grants (8 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: On International Women's Day, it is appropriate that Senator Maria Byrne will lead the Seanad in our first piece of business today.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Adaptation Grants (8 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from Sharavogue Junior School in Glenageary who are in the Gallery. I hope they have a good day and it is great to see them all here on International Women's Day. Enjoy your visit to Leinster House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Leader to outline the Order of Business on International Women's Day.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on Senator O'Loughlin, I welcome the group from Dundalk, the ladies in the Gallery, who are guests of Senator McGahon. I thank them for being here today.

Seanad: International Women's Day: Statements (8 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy O'Gorman. International Women's Day is a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is an important day for women, and for us men, because gender equality benefits everybody and is identified by the UN as the foundation of a peaceful, prosperous and...