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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the youth homelessness strategy and to report progress on its 27 distinct actions to prevent young people from entering homelessness, to improve the experiences of young people...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Homeless Persons Supports (1 Jun 2023)

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

Seanad: Visit of Italian Delegation (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Italian ambassador, H.E. Ruggero Corrias, and thank him for being here. The wonderful celebration of Italy's Republic Day, Festa della Repubblica, will take place tomorrow. Members will know that Italy's institutional referendum took place in 1946, when the people of the country chose that it should become a republic. Ireland has always been very friendly with Italy. We...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome our guests to the Gallery. I thank them for being here today. We hope they have a very enjoyable tour of Leinster House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senators Lombard and Murphy, but Senator Lombard in particular, who have been campaigning on this VAT issue for a long time, and I understand Senator Lombard's link to it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: You have already made a contribution, Senator Craughwell.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leader and I might jointly offer the students a no-homework night tonight.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: That requires a motion.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Sorry, Senator Mullen. The acting leader is up.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Thank you, Members.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Mullen, you know the rules of the House. There are to be no interruptions when the acting leader is replying to the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We should show a good example to the students who are watching.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Thank you, Senators.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: An amendment to the Order of Business has been proposed in the name of Senator Ward: "That No. 18 be taken before No.1." It has been seconded by Senator Lombard and the acting leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept the amendment.

Seanad: Consumer Insurance Contracts (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (1 Jun 2023)

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

Seanad: Consumer Insurance Contracts (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann passed the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023 on 31 May 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Catherine Ardagh - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the pilot lung cancer screening programme and the timeline for the roll-out of a national programme. Senator Tim Lombard -The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the planned new...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from Loreto Primary School, Grange Road, to Leinster House today. They and their teachers are all very welcome. I thank them for being here. They are guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond. I hope they have a very good school tour in Leinster House today. They are joining us as we begin our business in the Seanad. In keeping with the tradition associated...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We are near the end of the school year. As a former teacher, I believe it is important to recognise the good work of the students and give the teachers a well-earned break from correcting.