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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Process (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We all concur with that. I call Senator Ahearn.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator's time is up.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is well over time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator has made his point well. I call Senator Gavan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise to Senator Craughwell, who I missed in the sequence. I call him now.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The time is up.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I gave the Senator a bit of latitude because I missed him in the sequence. I call Senator Murphy.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Murphy, without interruption.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: In welcoming the students from Scoil an Chroí Naofa, I thank the members of the student council who are showing civic leadership in their school by stepping up to the plate and acting in a responsible manner. They are very welcome. Cuirim céad míle fáilte romhaibh go léir agus go mór mór roimh an mháistéar, Deaglán Rynne. Is dóigh liom...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the student council for coming. Before I ask the Leader to reply, on my own behalf and on behalf of the House, I wish Nicola Sturgeon every success in her retirement. As other Senators stated, she has been a very strong leader for the Scottish Parliament. She was the first female leader of a political party in Scotland, the first woman First Minister and the longest-serving holder...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I ask the House to agree the Order of Business, I welcome the members of staff from the Department of Foreign Affairs who are in the Public Gallery. I sincerely thank them for their service and work. I hope they enjoy their tour of the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Seanad: Teacher Supply and School Places: Statements (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, to the House. She has demonstrated how members of the Cabinet should act in respect of Seanad Éireann. She is always available to us for Commencement and other debates, which we appreciate. I invite her to make her opening statement.

Seanad: Teacher Supply and School Places: Statements (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is on the quota for votes but she is over the quota for time.

Seanad: Teacher Supply and School Places: Statements (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I will have to become more strict on time.

Seanad: Teacher Supply and School Places: Statements (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: It that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Teacher Supply and School Places: Statements (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister might ask the Department to circulate a copy of the speech.

Seanad: Teacher Supply and School Places: Statements (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: That is fine, I thank the Minister again for being here this evening. Senators Keogan and Craughwell will be sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Teacher Supply and School Places: Statements (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Let the Minister of State reply.

Seanad: Teacher Supply and School Places: Statements (15 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: As a teacher myself of 16 years, I thank the Members of the House for their participation in the debate and thank all of those involved in our education system. We have a very fine education system and we may have challenges but I hope we can all unite to ensure the children we all work to serve and support are given that equipment in terms of schools and teachers. I thank the Minister of...