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Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: They had to leave because they have another engagement.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We should not comment on Members who are not here.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Go ahead.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I call on Senator Hoey and welcome her back. It is good to have her back with us.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: You can stay seated.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (13 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senators Regina Doherty and Gerard P. Craughwell - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the transition to the new search and rescue aviation operator and the potential for disruption of the current service. Senator Lynn Ruane - The need for the Minister for Health...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coast Guard Service (13 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers to the House and thank him for being here, as line Minister, to take this matter. It is always important to thank the Minister with specific responsibility for being here for Commencement Matters.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tax Code (13 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Minister of State to reply, IBEC provided a briefing last week for Oireachtas Members at which it raised the same issue the Senator is raising this morning. It is a good point. I welcome to the Gallery our guests from the great state of Tennessee and other parts of the United States of America. They are here on a project relating to the film industry. I will not reveal...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Provision (13 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State. Before I call on Senator Lombard, I welcome the students and teachers from Rockbrook Park School in south Dublin. I met them earlier and they are very welcome to Leinster House today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leader changed that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leader announced the Order of Business at the beginning.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Deputy Brian Leddin and his guests, Stephen and Finn, to the Gallery. They are very welcome and I thank them for being here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Keogan knows the legislation to hold the referendum will be coming before the House so she will have an opportunity to speak on it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Notwithstanding the issue that Senator Carrigy is raising, I must caution him that the courts are independent of the Houses.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a point made well at the end.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We will acknowledge him tomorrow on the Order of Business. On behalf of all of us, I join Senator Boyhan in congratulating the new president-elect of the IFA, Francie Gorman, and Alice Doyle, who is the first woman to be elected deputy president. I thank Tim Cullinan for his service and leadership. I wish the new incoming president and vice president every success.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome a guest of Senator Garrett Ahearn to the Public Gallery, Colin Harding from Cashel. Colin is very welcome. Thank you for being here today. I hope you have a pleasant visit.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind Members that we are on section 61. We shall speak to the section rather than speaking generally.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I am going to be very strict on this today because yesterday there was a lot of stuff going on that was not relevant to the Bill. I am not saying that was Senator Daly; I am speaking generally. Let us be specific to the section of the Bill, please.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat. I call Senator Chambers.