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Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development: Engagement on Matters Relating to Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: Sorry, Chair, just before they come in-----

Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development: Engagement on Matters Relating to Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: Sorry, Chair.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: I raise an important issue. For the past 6,000 years we have enjoyed free and unrestricted access to boating on the River Shannon. Last year, Waterways Ireland attempted to bring in new by-laws, which went largely unnoticed by the boating community before they came before the housing committee last year. As well as attempting to impose a charge on the use of the River Shannon for boating...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: We have had a much shorter and less contentious Order of Business than usual.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: I welcome the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Calleary.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: Amendment No. 1 is related to amendment No. 10 and they may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: I thank Senator Ruane. She got a two for one offer today and got in both issues.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: We have an amendment from Senator Ruane. The Senator has conceded that some of her amendments have been ruled out of order and understands that it is due to a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: Does the Senator want me to give her a fuller explanation or is she happy?

Seanad: Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: Amendment No. 3 is also in the name of Senator Ruane. Amendments Nos. 3, 5 and 9 are related and may be discussed together by agreement if that is okay with the Senator.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: Amendment No. 4 has been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: Amendments Nos. 6 and 7 have been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: Amendment No. 8 has been ruled of order.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: When is it proposed to take Report Stage?

Seanad: Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: When is it proposed to take Final Stage?

Seanad: Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: It is not directly related to the Bill but I take issue with a comment by the previous speaker. He said he does not agree with everything he reads in the printed media. It was a disappointing comment, given the veracity of the printed media, particularly in Ireland, is second to none. It operates within the confines of draconian defamation laws and at the same time, we have the Wild West...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Issues Facing the Residential Rental Sector: Discussion (15 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: I welcome all the speakers, especially the representatives of the IPOA and IPAV. I wish Genevieve McGuirk the very best in her new role that she takes up on 1 August. We will obviously miss Mr. Davitt being here as he has been a great voice for the market and for auctioneers. I am especially pleased to see landlords represented here. Too often, we do not hear the voice of landlords. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Issues Facing the Residential Rental Sector: Discussion (15 Jul 2025)

Joe Flaherty: I can see that but we need something to get people back in at scale. That will address one of your members'-----