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Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: As it is now past 9 p.m., the debate must be adjourned in accordance with the order of the House today. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Message from Joint Committee (22 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Joint Committee on Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has completed its consideration of the Technological University Act 2018 (Section 44F) (Appointed Day) Order 2023 motion, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 12 June 2023.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (22 Jun 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 Justice to make a statement on initiatives to prevent anti-social behaviour in urban communities. Senator Maria Byrne - the need for the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to make a statement on...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Crime Prevention (22 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister for being present this morning and I welcome her back. It is great to have a Minister at Cabinet taking Commencement matters, for which I am very grateful.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Pension Provisions (22 Jun 2023)

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

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (22 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery H.E. Ms Florence Ensch, the ambassador from Luxembourg. Tomorrow the people of Luxembourg will celebrate their national day, which is the Grand Duke's birthday. I thank the ambassador for being here this morning. For the information of Members, last year Ms Ensch became the first resident ambassador of Luxembourg in Dublin. This is an...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: With the co-operation of the House I will take Senator Black next as she has another engagement.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is ábhar an-tábhachtach é seo, ach tá an t-am imithe. Go raibh maith agat. An Seanadóir Currie.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I would like to welcome guests in the Public Gallery, some of whom are friends of Senator Mullen. They are very welcome today, and I hope they have a very good visit to the Oireachtas. An Ceannaire, le do thoil.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (27 Jun 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: Culture Policy (27 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, to the House and call on Senator Warfield.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Acting Leader to outline the Order of Business for today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I too welcome Mr. Allen and Ms Roberts to the Public Gallery and thank them for being here. I thank Mr. Allen for his excellent work. I had the pleasure of meeting him with Senator Joe O'Reilly in Buswell's Hotel a couple of days ago. He is welcome.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The worrying part is not that the Senator is still a Member of the House; it is that it is three years since we were all convened to the Seanad and time is flying.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: No, it is three years. Senator Flynn is right. It was 2020.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The time is still flying.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I join with the Senator and Senator Murphy in congratulating our Special Olympians on bringing much joy to all of us, to their families and to themselves. Watching the RTÉ news coverage of the games and seeing the joy and excitement was just unbelievable. Like the Senators, I thank all of the families, coaches and different organisations involved and extend great congratulations to...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by H.E. Maura Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (27 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Governor Healey; the ambassador, H.E. Claire Cronin; and the mother of the Governor of Massachusetts, Ms Tracy Healey-Beattie, are welcome. I am glad the governor's mum is here. I welcome the distinguished guests and ladies and gentlemen. A Rialtóir Uí hÉalaighthe, thar ceann Chomhaltaí an tSeanaid agus ar mo shon féin mar Chathaoirleach, gabhaim buíochas leat...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by H.E. Maura Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (27 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a home run. Fenway Park is rocking. I also welcome the cabinet secretaries Rebecca Tepper and Yvonne Hao to the gathering today. I also welcome the co-chair of the friendship group for America and Ireland, Deputy McAuliffe, as well as Alan Harney, John Duke, Bernie Boyle and Kitty Duke. I also welcome to the Gallery Deputies Danny Healy-Rae and McHugh. Deputy McHugh is from...