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Seanad: Maternity Protection Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: Now.

Seanad: Maternity Protection Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: Now.

Seanad: Final Report of the Joint Committee on Autism: Motion [Private Members] (9 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: I will begin my contribution by paying particular tribute to two people in the room. I first pay tribute to the Minister of State for her extraordinary courage since the first day she was appointed a Minister of State in this area. I have always believed she should be a full Cabinet Minister and disability should be a full Cabinet Ministry but she has demonstrated that no matter what it...

Seanad: Final Report of the Joint Committee on Autism: Motion [Private Members] (9 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: I have had that experience, which I robustly responded to in defence of our democratic right. I am concerned, however, that an organisation which has the job of delivering services is more intent on its personal reputation than on the actual delivery service. I am shocked at the audacity. I spoke with Senator Clonan today to say we need to have a meeting with Bernard Gloster and ask what...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: Earlier today, I finished reading the report of the Charities Regulator on the Peter McVerry Trust. The report contains details of serious breaches of governance, which will be discussed by a different forum at a later stage. Like many others, I have been canvassing in recent weeks. Approved housing bodies provide services to people coming out of homelessness or to those with addiction...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Schemes (16 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: Before I bring Senator Carrigy back in - I will give him another moment to gather his thoughts - I welcome a group to the Public Gallery in the Seanad today. It is great to have them with us to see how our questioning and democracy works in the Seanad. What is ongoing here is called a Commencement matter. Senator Carrigy is passionate about funding for local authorities, including his home...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: My thoughts are with Senator Ardagh. It is a disgrace. I am bringing a Bill next week to address that very issue and will be looking for the support of the House on it. I also want to add my condolences to the family of Councillor John Naughten. We attended the funeral last week. It was incredibly sad. What an amazing tribute to a man who spent a life in public service. I am rising...

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: Amendments Nos. 15 to 17, inclusive, have been ruled out of order as there is a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: Amendments Nos. 18 to 21, inclusive, have been ruled out of order as there is a potential charge on the Revenue. Amendment No. 22 has already been discussed with amendment No. 14.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: Amendment No. 23 has been ruled out of order as there is a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: Amendment No. 24 has been ruled out of order as it involves a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: Amendment Nos. 25 to 28, inclusive, have been ruled out of order due to a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: Amendment No. 29 has been ruled out of order due to a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: Amendment No. 30 has been ruled out of order due to a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: It could be said that Senator Byrne's contribution was the commencement of the hustings already.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: Amendment No. 31 in the names of Senators Clonan and McDowell has been ruled out of order due to a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: Amendment No. 32 is in the name of Senators Higgins, Ruane, Black and Flynn. Amendments Nos. 32 and 33 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: Amendment No. 34 is out of order due to a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: Amendments Nos. 35, 38 and 39 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: Didn't we all?