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Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: As the Senator knows, it is not in my gift. Were the Acting Leader to speak to the Government Leader about extending time, that would be a matter for the Leader of the House. I cannot do that, as the Senator knows. The order of the House has been set and the Order of Business agreed to, but were someone to talk to the Leader and were the Tánaiste to be available, that would be a...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: 4.30 p.m.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Tánaiste has proposed to extend the debate until 4.45 p.m. Senator Wilson will consult with the Leader.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 6 to 13, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I ask Senator Craughwell to come in, I ask Senator Wilson to inform the House of a proposal.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: There is a proposal that the House continues the Committee Stage debate of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024 until 4.45 p.m. Is that agreed? Agreed. I thank Senator Wilson and the Tánaiste. I call Senator Craughwell.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Tánaiste, I welcome the guests of our friend and colleague Senator Horkan to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery, Candice Bergen MP, from Canada, and her husband, Michael. Candice is the former leader of the opposition in Canada. I thank them for being here and hope they enjoy their visit. Please make sure Senator Horkan buys you at least one glass of wine tonight....

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the reverend father, sisters and all involved with the Ruach ministry, Portlaoise, who are guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming. Céad míle fáilte roimh gach duine.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: As it is now 4.45 p.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with the order of the Seanad of this day: "That section 21 is hereby agreed to in committee, in respect of each of the sections being disposed of, the section is hereby agreed to in committee and the Title is hereby agreed to in committee." Is that agreed?

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

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

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Marie Sherlock - The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to make a statement on the national childcare scheme, with reference to its admissions policy, termination of a child’s place policy and the role of his Department in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Childcare Services (2 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Minister of State at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy Anne Rabbitte, to the House. I call on Senator Sherlock, who has four minutes.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome all the crew from Ballinasloe and well done on Saturday night. We are delighted that they beat the Dubs. I congratulate Senator Kyne on his new role and position. We all look forward to his leadership in the House.

Seanad: Digital Services (Levy) Bill 2024: Second Stage (2 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State's opening remarks are not to exceed ten minutes; those of group spokespersons are not to exceed ten minutes; those of all other Senators are not to exceed five minutes; time may be shared, and the Minister of State shall be called to reply to the debate. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, and I congratulate him on his elevation last week to the position...

Seanad: Digital Services (Levy) Bill 2024: Second Stage (2 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I, as Cathaoirleach, formally welcome them to Teach Laighean. They are from the Irish Countrywomen's Association, ICA, in the Glen of Aherlow. I thank them for being here. I am glad the hay is saved and Cork has won.

Seanad: Digital Services (Levy) Bill 2024: Second Stage (2 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Our friends from Tipperary can be very proud of Senator Ahearn, who is a fine Seanad representative for the people of Tipperary. I call Senator Higgins, who is an equally fine public representative.

Seanad: Digital Services (Levy) Bill 2024: Second Stage (2 Jul 2024)

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

Seanad: Digital Services (Levy) Bill 2024: Second Stage (2 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (27 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I read messages from Dáil Éireann, it gives me great pleasure to welcome the retired classmates of our colleague and friend, Deputy Fergus O'Dowd, who trained with him on Sharman Crawford Street in Cork. Their wives and husbands are all very welcome. I thank them for being here. I am sorry they had the misfortune to put up with this man for a long time. On a more serious...