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Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I will let the Leas-Chathaoirleach take the Chair.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I know I am cranky but it is hard to hear myself, the clerk and other people when I can hear a racket. It is in case anything is challenged. I know it is the end of term but let us get to the end of the day without making any mistakes.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The House stands adjourned until 9.30 a.m. tomorrow in accordance with the orders of the Seanad today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: As we conclude, I acknowledge that our colleague and friend, Senator Lynn Boylan, is leaving us to take up her seat in the European Parliament, as is Regina Doherty. We wish both of them well. Senator Boylan was a fine Member of the House who served here with distinction. We thank her for her service. Our colleague and friend, former Senator John O'Mahony, is being laid to his eternal...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I congratulate Senator Bradley on her appointment and wonderful maiden speech. I again welcome her family to Leinster House. The Senator comes with lived experience, and a wealth of knowledge, passion and commitment. We all look forward to working with you. Enjoy your term in Leinster House. As Senator Boyhan said, it is a privilege. Very few of us have the privilege when one looks at...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Gavan is very broad-minded.

Seanad: Nomination of Member (11 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to announce to the House that on 10 July 2024, An Taoiseach nominated Nikki Bradley, with her prior consent, to fill the casual vacancy in the number of nominated Members of Seanad Éireann caused by the resignation of Regina Doherty. It gives me great pleasure to welcome our new Senator and colleague, Nikki Bradley, to the House and to warmly congratulate her on her appointment.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I also welcome family members of Senator Bradley to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery: her fiancé, Jóvan Bredell from South Africa, who is cheering loudly since last Saturday but who it is hoped will not be cheering next Saturday, her mum, Jacqui Bradley, her dad, Vincent, her sister, Hazel, and her uncle, Kenneth. They are all very welcome. I extend a céad míle...

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (11 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann passed the Motor Insurance Insolvency Compensation Bill 2024 on 10 July 2024 to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023 on 10 July 2024. Dáil Éireann passed the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2)...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (11 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator John Cummins - the need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the extension of cardiology services from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends at University Hospital Waterford. Senator Martin Conway - the need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I announce the Commencement matters today, it gives me great pleasure to welcome a former colleague and friend of many of us in the House, Katharine Bulbulia, to Leinster House. She is accompanied by her daughter Jenny, her granddaughter Elisha Corrigan and her two friends Katelyn Kelly and India Fitzgerald O'Connor. I welcome them all to Leinster House. Céad míle...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2024)

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

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Leader to announce the business for today, it gives me great pleasure as Cathaoirleach to welcome our very good friend, Eileen O'Donovan, bean chéile and wife of our colleague and friend iar-Cathaoirleach Denis O'Donovan, to the House today. Eileen is accompanied by her daughter Dr. Julie Bertz, and grandchildren, Chloe and Matthew. They are very welcome to Leinster...

Seanad: Resignation of Member (10 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Leader, I want to announce on the Order of Business that I have received notice in writing from Senator Regina Doherty of her resignation as a Member of Seanad Éireann. Consequently, a casual vacancy has occurred in the membership of the Seanad. On my behalf and I am sure on behalf of everyone here, I thank Senator Doherty for her terms as a Member of Seanad...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on Senator O'Loughlin, at the beginning of the Order of Business I neglected to congratulate the Filipino Government and the people on the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and the Philippines, which were established in July 1984. During that time, our bilateral relationship has developed significantly, including enhanced political engagement,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: All roads now lead to Senator Paul Gavan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: We will move from one part of west Cork to the other. I call Senator Tim Lombard.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Ms Bradley has not been nominated yet.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (9 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notification from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Mary Seery Kearney and Senator Barry Ward - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the timeline for the restoration of criminal legal aid fees and the re-establishment of the link with public sector pay. Senator Paul Gavan - The need for the Minister for...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (9 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Seanad guests of Senator O’Reilly. Elizabeth Ormiston is a former IFA leader and one of the first women elected. She is joined by Peter and his children, Philip, Moya and Aaron. They are very welcome. Members will be aware of the sad passing over the weekend of our friend and former colleague, John O'Mahony. John served with many of us in both Houses of the...