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Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Recommendations Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive, have been ruled out of order as a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Recommendations Nos. 6 and 7 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (22 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Robbie Gallagher - the need for the Minister for Transport to provide additional funding to progress the design and upgrade of the existing N2. Senator Marie Sherlock - the need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to make a statement on the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (22 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, to the House. It is great to have the line Minister in the Chamber for Commencement matters. I thank him for being here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Leader to outline the Order of Business, it is my great pleasure and privilege, on my own behalf and all of our behalf, to welcome Mary Murray to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. For more than 19 years she has been taking care of all of us here in Leinster House. As you all know, she is a wonderful supporter of sport and, in particular, the red and green of Mayo, the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: He has been exemplary. I liked his final comment last night that he had the time of his life. That sums up a wonderful career.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry, but Senator Murphy had his opportunity. I advise Senator Lombard and all the Members of the House that the Seanad Public Consultation Committee formally and publicly commenced its work last Thursday-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: -----and I encourage all Members to not just leave its work to the Members of the committee but to participate themselves and raise the very valid concerns they have referred to this morning. Anois, I call Senator Boylan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I ask the Leader to propose a sos, I welcome the Suir active retirement group from County Waterford who are here as guests of Senator Cummins. They are all very welcome to Leinster House and I hope they have a very enjoyable visit. I welcome to the Gallery the group from GTI in Galway, who are guests of Deputy Grealish. They are very welcome to Leinster House. Earlier I missed the...

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann has passed the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The students of Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh, County Mayo, are welcome to Leinster House. I hope they have a pleasant visit, enjoy their trip, learn and that we can learn from them too. I also welcome their teachers - the principal, Dr. Moran, and Miss Rice. As a former teacher, I thank the students' teachers and commend them on the work they are doing and the interest they are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Policing Co-operation (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: As the independent Chair but as a member of the joint policing committee in Cork, I endorse what Senator Boyhan and the Minister said about the importance of local government members and the importance of that dynamic continuing. I am delighted the Minister gave those comments. It is refreshing. The local councillor element at the joint policing committee, as we all know, is critical to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Policy (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad Senator Keogan is here. It is good to see her. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, to the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before she leaves, I welcome Leslie Hamilton to the Public Gallery. I welcome her back and thank her for being here. We miss her in Leinster House. Apologies to Senator Doherty.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the Leader to reply, I welcome to the Public Gallery members of the Children and Young People's Assembly on Biodiversity Loss. I thank them very much for being here. We also thank them for their deliberations and their work.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome family members of the late Brian Donnelly who are here today in Leinster House. Today, the Oireachtas United States Ireland Parliamentary Friendship Group held a powerful commemorative event in his great memory. As we all know, he was a huge advocate and friend of Ireland. We associate him primarily with the Donnelly and Morrison visas. His family are welcome, as are Willie and...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (15 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Lisa Chambers - The need for the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to make a statement on plans to increase the number of bed nights available for tourists across the country in light of the large numbers being contracted for housing refugees. Senator...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (15 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I ask the Acting Leader to outline the Order of Business, on behalf of the Seanad, I extend a céad míle fáilte and take the opportunity to congratulate Latvia and its people on their national day, which is taking place on Saturday. It is part of the country's Patriot Week celebration. I am very privileged to welcome the Latvian ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Juris...