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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I ask the Acting Leader to outline the business of the day, I will announce to the House for the information of Members that Senators Regina Doherty and Lynn Boylan have been elected to the European Parliament. Pursuant to the European Parliament Elections Acts 1992 to 2019, the Senators will cease to be Members of the Seanad when they take up their seats at the first sitting of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on Senator Fitzpatrick, I commend the Acting Leader on her wonderful podcast and initiatives in terms of women's health in the Inter-Parliamentary Union. It is wonderful for the Oireachtas to have a person of the calibre of Senator Clifford-Lee leading initiatives and discussion on behalf of parliamentarians. Déanaim comhghairdeas leis an Seanadóir Clifford-Lee.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I join with Senator Fitzpatrick in congratulating the students from Cabra. I think she said their names are Alecia and Alison. I commend them on the initiative. It is wonderful that a small country like Ireland can have such wonderful leaders and innovators. We join with Senator Fitzpatrick in congratulating them and wishing them well. As a former teacher, it always gives me joy to see...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim buíochas.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is finished. Tá an t-am caite.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I never thought I would hear Senator Gavan say to let a Fine Gael Member speak.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator for highlighting that important issue.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Sherlock is just on time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise. I should have called Senator Lombard.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: No, Senator Sherlock can keep going. That was my fault. Gabh mo leithscéal, Senator Lombard.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat. I thank the Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Gallery our good friend and colleague Deputy Noel Grealish and his guests from Oranmore in County Galway. Tá céad míle fáilte roimh gach duine. You are very welcome. Make sure Deputy Grealish buys and pays for the lunch. We are told he has loads of money, so make sure he spends it on you. Cuirim fíor fáilte romhaibh.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: No, they are beyond getting homework off. I call Senator Cassells.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: May I stop you for one second? Sorry, Acting Leader. I welcome to the Gallery Deputy Sean Sherlock and his guests, Mary Moynihan and Barry Whelan, from Mallow. You are very welcome. Thank you for being here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Order of Business agreed to.

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (13 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann has passed the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024 on 12 June 2024, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Planning and Development Bill 2023 on 13 June 2024, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (13 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Mary Seery Kearney - The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works to provide an update on the commitment given by the OPW to repair and protect the cromlech at the Chapelizod pedestrian entrance to the Phoenix Park. Senator Malcolm Byrne - The...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Heritage Sites (13 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell to the House and call Senator Seery Kearney.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is the Senator moving that No. 1 not be taken today?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir. I welcome the students from St. Oliver's National School in Drogheda. They are members of the student council of the school and guests of Deputy O'Dowd. They are also in the presence of Senator McGahon, who is another Louth man from the wee county. I thank the students for their wonderful leadership and civic duty in their school and hope they...