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Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (27 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann has passed the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 on 26 June 2024, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Digital Services (Levy) Bill 2024 on 26 June 2024, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2024 on 26 June 2024,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome for the first time our new Deputy Leader of Seanad Éireann, Senator Seán Kyne. I congratulate him and wish him well in his post.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Wall. I would like to facilitate Senator O'Hara and call him before Senator Seery Kearney.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: We wish Senator O'Hara well. We hope that we will not lose him but if we do, we do. We know he will do a good job for the people of his constituency. Go n-éirí leis. I call Senator Seery Kearney.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Mo mhíle buíochas. It was me great pleasure to welcome the retired members of the Defence Forces who predominantly served in Sarsfield Barracks in Limerick. They are very welcome to Leinster House and I thank them for their many years of dedicated service to our country, especially in the very difficult and turbulent time in the history of our State. We thank and salute them for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind Deputy Craughhwell that he has the opportunity to submit amendments on this Bill. I presume the Senator is referring to the Secretary General with regard to the position rather than the person.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim buíochas. I just want to clarify that as the Secretary General is not here to defend herself, as the Senator knows. We must be fair to all Members and those who are not present. Glaoim ar an Seanadóir Murphy anois.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I will interrupt to welcome the guests of Deputy O'Dowd. I thank them for being here. They are from County Louth, which had a great win against County Cork at the weekend.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Martin moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 10 be taken before No. 1". The amendment has been seconded by Senator O'Hara. The Deputy Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept this amendment.

Seanad: Third-Party Funding Contracts (Certain Proceedings) Bill 2024: First Stage (27 Jun 2024)

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

Seanad: Third-Party Funding Contracts (Certain Proceedings) Bill 2024: First Stage (27 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I interrupt the Senator to welcome the members of Castlepollard social services who are in Leinster House today with our esteemed colleague and friend, former Leader, Deputy and Senator and extraordinary friend to us all, Donie Cassidy. I welcome Mr. Cassidy back and welcome his family, friends and relations who are with him. Céad míle fáilte.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Carry on. There is no time limit.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Jun 2024)

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

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the Acting Leader to propose the adjournment, I thank all Members for participating in this afternoon’s debate. I want to welcome the Ballinakill Ladies’ Group, which is visiting us this afternoon. Céad míle fáilte and I hope you have a very pleasant visit to Leinster House. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (26 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, to the House. Before we begin, I welcome to the Gallery the women from the Irish Countrywomen's Association group in County Meath. I thank them for being here in Leinster House. I hope they have a very pleasant morning.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students and teachers from Belclare National School in Tuam, County Galway. I thank them for being here. It is the students' second last day in primary school.They are having a wonderful visit to Leinster House. I want to thank them and they are a wonderful bunch of young people who are very pleasant to chat to. I thank the teachers for all the work that they have done and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I cannot because they are going to secondary school. They will have a different subject for a different matter so I cannot do that.