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Seanad: Waste Management: Statements (22 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry. I am wrong. The Senator has another minute.

Seanad: Waste Management: Statements (22 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Kyne is next and he has six minutes if he is sharing time.

Seanad: Waste Management: Statements (22 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Public Gallery the ladies' group from Kiltimagh, County Mayo, who are guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary. They are very welcome to the House and I thank them for being here. The next speaker is an Seanadóir Maria Byrne.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (21 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters; Senators Lynn Ruane and Frances Black - The need for the Minister for Transport to provide an update on his response to the request made by the Gaza Freedom Flotilla to permit one of the humanitarian vessels forming part of the flotilla to operate under the Irish flag. Senator Fiona...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Middle East Issues (21 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, to the House. Senators Ruane and Black have two minutes each.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Middle East Issues (21 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Míle buíochas. I thank Senators Black and Ruane. Iarraim ar an Aire Stáit, an Teachta O'Brien. Tá ceithre nóiméad aige.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I call the Acting Leader to announce the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on Senator O'Loughlin, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors' Gallery Michelle Roberts, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia, who is joining us today and is accompanied by her husband, Greg Roberts. They are very welcome this afternoon. Céad míle fáilte go dtí Teach Laighean. Welcome to Leinster House. I thank them and I thank the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I join with the Senator in congratulating Councillor Gabriel Keating on his pioneering initiative. He is a wonderful county councillor.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: May I be associated with the Senator's comments about the late Sir Anthony O'Reilly and sympathise with his family on his sad loss? I thank the Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator's time is up.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator for the invitation.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope it was not a human target. Sorry, I thought you said non-animal. My apologies.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Iarraim ar an Seanadóir Carrigy. Gabhaim comhghairdeas leis as an mbua iontach oíche aréir.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is the Order of Business agreed? Agreed. I welcome to the Visitors Gallery a guest of Senator Carrigy, David Freeman from Longford, who is home from England. He is very welcome. Céad míle fáilte.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (21 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from Archbishop McHale College in County Galway who are in the Gallery. I am not sure whether you are in transition year, junior certificate, fifth year, sixth year, first year or second year. I hope you have a great visit. I know you are nearing the end of term, so I assume there is no homework. If homework is still being given, we might give you homework off...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (21 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: You had a good win at the weekend, in fairness. Yesterday was an auspicious day in Taipei, where the 16th president and the vice president of Taiwan were inaugurated. The fifth directly elected president of the country was inaugurated, President Lai Ching-te, and the vice president, Hsiao Bi-khim. I congratulate them and wish them well in their new term of office. It is important that...

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before we begin, I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, and his guests to the Gallery. I remind Senators they may speak only once on Report Stage, except for the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Moreover, on Report Stage, each amendment must be seconded.

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: How stands the amendment?