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

Jerry Buttimer: As this is the final Order of Business before the Easter break, before I call on the Deputy Leader I will wish all Members of the House and all staff a happy Easter. I thank them for their courtesy and work. I hope they all get a break and enjoy the Easter season. I call on the Deputy Leader to reply to the Order of Business.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from Scoil Mhuire, Newtownforbes, County Longford, and their teachers and staff. You are all very welcome. Thank you for being here today, and enjoy your Easter holidays.

Seanad: Address by Mr. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America (13 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: A Uachtarán Biden, thar ceann Chomhaltaí an dá Theach agus ar mo shon féin, gabhaim buíochas leat as an onóir a thabhairt dúinn a bheith i do láthair inniu agus as an aitheasc a thug tú don chomhshuí seo. We might say four more years, Mr. President, but we cannot be political here. Thank you for your wonderful address. Mr. President, as...

Address by Mr. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America (13 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: A Uachtarán Biden, thar ceann Chomhaltaí an dá Theach agus ar mo shon féin, gabhaim buíochas leat as an onóir a thabhairt dúinn a bheith i do láthair inniu agus as an aitheasc a thug tú don chomhshuí seo. We might say four more years, Mr. President, but we cannot be political here. Thank you for your wonderful address. Mr. President, as...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Patrick O'Donovan, and I call on Senator Martin Conway.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Strategies (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We have already raised the matter. My predecessor and I have raised the matter with the Minister-----

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Strategies (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: As the Senator is aware, the House has no control over which Minister appears.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Strategies (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from St. Benildus College, Stillorgan who are here today as guests of the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Neale Richmond. I also welcome to the Public Gallery guests of Senator Malcolm Byrne, the winners of this year's BT Young Scientist competition from Abbey School in Tipperary, Shane O'Connor and Liam Carew. You are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Strategies (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Limerick did not do too well last night.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Strategies (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: As the Minister of State knows, it is not as easy as having thematic days because there is-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: At the beginning of the sitting, I was remiss in not paying tribute to a former colleague and Member of the House who passed away last week. I refer to our colleague and friend, former Senator Pat Magner. I had the pleasure of knowing Pat as a very collegial and great friend. He served in this House on three occasions - having been nominated three times - from 1981 to 1982, 1983 to 1987...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator, and I welcome both Eamon and Orla to the Gallery. I thank them for being here today, and hope they have a very pleasurable visit with our colleague and friend, Senator Conway.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before calling on the Leader to reply I want to voice my agreement with Senator Byrne regarding the incident with Lee Chin. He is a fine sportsman and a wonderful ambassador. There can be no place for racism in any of our sporting codes. On my own behalf, and I am sure on behalf of the Members, I congratulate our Leader and Jarlath on their wedding next Saturday. We wish them a happy,...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (19 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Energy Prices (19 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State is very welcome.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Energy Prices (19 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students and teachers from St. Pius X school in Terenure who are here as guests of Senator Catherine Ardagh. I hope you have a very good visit.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from Gaelscoil Bhrian Bóroimhe in Swords, na buachaillí agus na cailíní. Tá fíor-fháilte rompu go léir. Tá siad ar turas scoile agus is dóigh liom go bhfuil an turas go hiontach. Cuirim céad míle fáilte roimh gach duine, go mór mór na múinteoirí.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not see the tweet until a few seconds ago but I will put on record, as an independent Cathaoirleach, that all public appointments are done in a manner that is open and transparent in line with public service appointments. I thank Senator Clonan for his contribution. It is up to all Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas to uphold the standard befitting us.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome students from St. Benildus College. This is the second day of their visit to Leinster House and they are all welcome. I hope they have an enjoyable day.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Based on the Senator's important intervention, I suggest it might be worth considering that the Seanad public consultation committee could look at that as a topic. It is a growing area and the Senator has raised some interesting points this morning.