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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The clock-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The clock did not work. I am giving-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is on three minutes. I am watching the clock here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I will be generous to the Senator because he is normally within time, in fairness to him.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The clock did not work so we will start the clock again. I remind all Members we have time limits that are not being adhered to by the vast majority of Members so we might start our own internal clocks too.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: No person is to be identified, as the Senator knows, so bí cúramach.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is, as he knows, entitled to raise the matter but as I said to Senator Sherlock, nobody has been identified from either House so bí cúramach about naming them.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I echo the comments of Members. I remarked on the late Mary O’Rourke but I join with Members on their tribute to the late John Naughten, who was a thoroughly decent human being. He was a fine public representative and a wonderful person in his own right. The news of his death at the weekend has shocked us all. Our deepest sympathies to his wife, Breda, his children, his mum, his...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Marie Sherlock has moved an amendment to the Order of Business that No. 12 be taken before No. 1, seconded by Senator Wall. The Acting Leader indicated that he is prepared to accept this amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed. Senator Sharon Keogan has moved an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 1 be taken with debate. However, the amendment was not seconded and...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Motion (8 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask Members to rise for a minute's silence in memory of the late Mary O'Rourke, the late Adie Farrell and also the late Councillor John Naughten.

Seanad: Workplace Relations (Exemplary Damages, Unfair Dismissals and Other Provisions) Bill 2024: First Stage (8 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask Senator Sherlock to move that leave be given to introduce the Workplace Relations (Exemplary Damages, Unfair Dismissals and Other Provisions) Bill 2024.

Seanad: Workplace Relations (Exemplary Damages, Unfair Dismissals and Other Provisions) Bill 2024: First Stage (8 Oct 2024)

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

Seanad: Workplace Relations (Exemplary Damages, Unfair Dismissals and Other Provisions) Bill 2024: First Stage (8 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Martin Conway - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on plans for a national haemochromatosis strategy to increase awareness, diagnosis and equitable access to testing and treatment. Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Policy (3 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Colm Burke. The first Commencement matter is in the name of Senator Martin Conway.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: We all concur with the Senator's remarks regarding the excellent men and women who serve on peacekeeping missions, particularly in Lebanon. The Taoiseach has said he has spoken with the Lebanese Prime Minister. We hope that all our men and women are safe.

Seanad: Visit of Vietnamese Delegation (3 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before we move to the next item of business, it is my pleasure, as Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, to welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery His Excellency President Tô Lâm of the Social Republic of Vietnam. Céad míle fáilte roimhe chuig Teach Laighean, go mórmhór chuig an Seanad. The President is joined by a wide-ranging delegation of...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 Oct 2024)

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 Education to provide an update on the timelines for the school building works at St. Brogan's College, Bandon, County Cork. Senator Micheál Carrigy - The need for the Minister for Education to provide an update on the timelines for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (2 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Smyth, to the House. I call Senator Tim Lombard who has four minutes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I ask the Leader to outline the Order of Business, it gives me pleasure to welcome two members who are here on work experience. I welcome Jagoda Dul, who comes from the wonderful county of Clare. She is a transition year student from Spanish Point. She attends St. Joseph's Secondary School and is working in the office of Senator Conway, whose good wife Breege is in the Public...