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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We send our solidarity to the Sudanese people. The Senator is right that a number of them have lost family members. I thank her for raising that point.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator. I am glad one or two Members of the House understand the nature of the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim míle buíochas leis an Seanadóir.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Higgins proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 25 be taken before No. 1". It was seconded by Senator Ruane. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed.

Seanad: Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (3 May 2023)

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

Seanad: Social Welfare (Consolidated Claims, Payments and Control) (Amendment) (No. 2) (Qualifying Conditions) Regulations 2023: Motion (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the ladies from the Gortroe ladies club who are in the Public Gallery. In case Members do not know, Gortroe is a fine place in east Cork close to Youghal. The ladies can be very proud of their club man, Séamus Harnedy of St. Ita's, who played a great role for Cork in the Munster championship last Sunday.

Seanad: Reykjavik Summit of the Council of Europe: Statements (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Members for their contributions.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (4 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Emer Currie - The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to make a statement on the need for additional childcare places in Dublin West. Senator Maria Byrne - The need for the Minister for Education to provide an update on the application for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Deputy Leader, I welcome the multinational adult education group from Ukraine, Egypt and Nigeria. The members are all very welcome and I thank them for being here today. I hope they have a very enjoyable visit. As a former director of adult education, I stress the importance of returning to education, staying in education and, more importantly, adult education. I thank...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Public Gallery the students from Scoil Áine Naofa in Lucan, whom I had the pleasure of meeting on the way in. They are the pupils of rang 6 and are with Mr. Somers and Holly. They are all very welcome today. I hope they have a very enjoyable visit and wish them good luck in their new school next year. I hope they and Mr. Somers have a very pleasant and enjoyable end...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Carrigy might email Members in advance of the training next week. It is important that we support him. The Ceann Comhairle and I have committed to that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the pupils and teachers from St. Cronan's national school in Swords who are in the Gallery today. They are very welcome to Leinster House and I hope they have a very enjoyable visit. They are here for our Order of Business where Members can raise issues to the Leader of the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator. Tá taim caite.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope people will show an awareness for the time in future contributions on the Order of Business. Before I call the Deputy Leader, I would like to express to Senator Flynn that I was disappointed to hear her contribution this morning and of the incident last night. She is an equal, valued Member of this House and accepted by all of us. I am glad Members have expressed their support for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Speaking of May day, I remind all Members that Commissioner McGuinness will be here next Tuesday at 12 o'clock. I encourage Members and those in their political groupings to attend because it is important we celebrate May day in this Chamber with an address by an Irish Commissioner.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner (9 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Thar ceann Sheanad Éireann, is cúis mhór áthais dom fáilte chroíúil a chur roimh Mairead McGuinness, an Coimisinéir Eorpach um Sheirbhísí Airgeadais, Cobhsaíocht Airgeadais, agus Aontas na Margaí Caipitil. On behalf of Seanad Éireann, I am delighted to extend a céad míle fáilte to Ms Mairead McGuinness, European...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner (9 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCoimisnéir as ucht na hóráide iontach agus laidir a thug sí inniu. I welcome to the Gallery Ms Patricia Reilly, Commissioner McGuinness's Head of Cabinet and thank her for her assistance in making today possible. I also welcome Ms Barbara Nolan who is head of the European Commission representation in Ireland. Thank you for being here...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner (9 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner (9 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank all Members for their contributions. It should be noted that Seanad Éireann has an important EU dimension. I congratulate our delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe led by Senator O'Loughlin and previously led by Senator Joe O'Reilly, who has served as vice president. I thank Senators Gavan and Garvey for their participation. I also congratulate...