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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The comments of some public representatives were disappointing and shocking, while maybe not surprising in some parts, but certainly do not serve the cause of peace, which we all seek. I concur with the remarks of Senators who called for the release of those who have been taken hostage. We call for a ceasefire and for peace talks to begin again as soon as possible. I also welcome the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Leader for her commitment to hold a debate on the events of the weekend. I thank all Members of the House for their temperate remarks, which were condemnatory but also understanding of the situation. I thank Senators for their remarks. Indiscriminate kidnapping and killing are wrong. I had the pleasure of meeting the new Israeli ambassador last week. I met Mr. Amir Ohana, the...

Seanad: Budget 2024 (Finance): Statements (10 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, to the House and thank her for being here. I remind Members that the Minister of State has ten minutes to speak, group spokespersons have seven minutes, all other Senators have four minutes and the Minister will be called to reply not later than 6.23 p.m., with the statements to conclude at 6.30 p.m.

Seanad: Budget 2024 (Finance): Statements (10 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State. A copy of her speech is available to Members. Senators Maria Byrne and Kyne are sharing time. Senator Byrne has five minutes and Senator Kyne has two minutes.

Seanad: Budget 2024 (Finance): Statements (10 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before Senator Craughwell continues, Senator Keogan has just arrived.

Seanad: Budget 2024 (Finance): Statements (10 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell has to share time with Senator Keogan. How will they do so?

Seanad: Budget 2024 (Finance): Statements (10 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I want to inform Members that it is now 5.50 p.m. and we are going to conclude at 6.23 p.m. There were five Members in the House who were down to speak. If they want to take four minutes each, we could maybe be flexible with the time at the end. I will call Senator Lombard who was to share time with Senator Cummins. If they want to take the four minutes, I will give them a bit of latitude...

Seanad: Budget 2024 (Finance): Statements (10 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator need not use the four minutes. Go ahead.

Seanad: Budget 2024 (Finance): Statements (10 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The order of speakers is Senators Cummins, Chambers, Byrne, Currie and McGahon. They will have four minutes each, and we will start with Senator Cummins.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (11 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Mary Fitzpatrick - the need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the redevelopment and provision of 163 new homes at St. Mary’s Place, Dorset Street, Dublin 7. Senator Tom Clonan - the need for the Minister for Further and Higher...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Provision (11 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Kieran O'Donnell, and thank him for his attendance.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I call the Leader to outline the Order of Business today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: On that point, as a member of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission, Cathaoirleach of the House and somebody who asked for measures to be taken following the event recently, I support the Senator's call for the right to protest. However, the barricades yesterday were not to preclude or exclude, but to protect members of staff, Members of the Houses and the democratic institution that is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: To be fair, the Leader has intimated that she asked for a debate to be put on the schedule for next week or the week after. She will reply to that later, however. I thank the Senator. I welcome the ladies of Lusk Irish Countrywomen's Association, ICA, who are visiting Leinster House today. I thank them for being here and congratulate them on all their great work. They are guests of our...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Moynihan for letting me do that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is straying. This is a one-item contribution and he is into a third item now.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: You are.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator's time is up anyway.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator's time is up anyway.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator has made his point well.