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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I must remind the Senator, with the greatest of respect, that as Members of this House we should not comment on the judgments of the Judiciary or on individual cases, given the separation of powers. One can comment on sentencing policy, in general, but not on specific cases. Bí cúramach, le do thoil.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: My apologies for interrupting the Senator but I also must protect him. I also welcome the second part of the St. Anne’s National School group from Bailieborough. They missed our colleague and friend, Senator Joe O’Reilly, who spoke eloquently about the school. They are all very welcome to the Chamber. I call Senator Ward to speak now, please.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask Senator Ward to confirm that he proposes that No. 22 be taken before No. 1.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Higgins’s proposal will be dealt with first. I call Senator Mullen to speak now, please.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Senator Matt Harrington from the state of Maine in the US, who is a guest of the Leas-Chathaoirleach. Senator Harrington was elected last December from the 33rd district to the Maine Senate. He and his wife Lauren are very welcome. I understand he won his seat with an impressive 54% of the vote. We could all take a leaf out of his book. I congratulate him and wish him well on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Higgins has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 21 be taken before No. 1." It has been seconded by Senator Flynn. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept this amendment. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed. Senator Ward has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 22 be taken before No. 1." It has been seconded by Senator...

Seanad: Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: First Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: First Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Juvenile Offenders) Bill 2023: First Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Juvenile Offenders) Bill 2023: First Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Patient Safety (Notifiable Incidents and Open Disclosure) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, to the House.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before we commence the next item, I welcome the students from the civic, social and political education, CSPE, class from the Ursuline College, Sligo. They are all very welcome to our proceedings here in Leinster House today. Tá fíorfháilte romhaibh go léir.

Seanad: Independent Review of the Handling of Past Complaints of Abuse in St John Ambulance Ireland: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We are now dealing with the motion regarding the Independent Review of the Handling of Past Complaints of Abuse in St John Ambulance Service. I inform Members of the House that, as they are aware, under the new procedure approved by the House, the combined speeches of the proposer and seconder of the motion should not exceed 16 minutes and all other Senators have six minutes. I wish to...

Seanad: Independent Review of the Handling of Past Complaints of Abuse in St John Ambulance Ireland: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Members for their participation in this very important and sensitive debate. The Members and the Minister have done the House a service through their sensitive handling of this very important topic and report. As the Cathaoirleach, independent and impartial, I, like other Members, pay tribute to the survivors who pursued their right to be heard and to have their rights redressed. I...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Tim Lombard - The need for the Minister for Finance to introduce regulations to ensure engagement between vulture funds and clients. Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline whether responsibility for the collection of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Banking Sector (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Iarraim ar an Seanadóir a bheith cúramach, lena thoil. The Senators should be careful of making charges against individuals or organisations, and to protect himself also.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Prior to asking the Leader to outline the Order of Business, on my own behalf and that of Seanad Éireann and the Houses of the Oireachtas, I pay tribute and a word of thanks to our Superintendent, Mr. Noel Murphy, who joins us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. Today is Noel's last day in Leinster House. He has played a huge part in the life of these Houses, serving us and the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Leader. I welcome to the Gallery a group from St. Gerald's DLS School in Castlebar, who are guests of Deputy Dillon.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call Senator Gavan, I welcome to the Visitors Gallery the students and staff from Mercy Secondary School, Inchicore. They are very welcome. I thank their host, Deputy Gannon, who is a former pupil of the school and who is doing the school proud in Leinster House. They are very welcome today to listen to the Order of Business.