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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator, it is a two-minute slot now and Members can raise one item. I am applying that consistently across the board and not being unfair to anybody. Thank you, I appreciate the Senator's co-operation. It is not just me but that is the way of the House and if the Senator wants to change it then I have no problem with that. Has the Senator concluded?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Next is Senator Maria Byrne and she has two minutes on one item.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We would all agree with the Leader and Senator Maria Byrne that the display by the Irish rugby team over the past few weeks has been phenomenal. While the players were defeated on Saturday night, they have left a huge and impressive legacy. We salute and congratulate Johnny Sexton and Keith Earls on their retirement.

Seanad: Final Report of the Independent Scoping Exercise into the Circumstances Surrounding the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell: Statements (17 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We will now have statements on the final report of the independent scoping exercise into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell. I welcome the Minister, Deputy McEntee. She has ten minutes for her opening statement, with group spokespersons having eight minutes each and all other Senators three minutes each. The Minister will be called no later than 8.20 p.m. to...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Eugene Murphy - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on teacher shortages in Keadue National School, County Roscommon. Senator Vincent P. Martin - The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works to provide an update on the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Staff (18 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, to the House.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Staff (18 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Public Gallery the students from Rosary College in Crumlin who are on a school tour. I thank them for being here and hope they have an educational, positive and good time in Leinster House.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The boys and girls from Kill O' the Grange National School in Dublin are very welcome. I hope they have a good visit to Leinster House. As we are heading towards the Hallowe'en break, may I offer them homework off tonight to celebrate early? Thank you.

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

Jerry Buttimer: We all wish the students well today in their exam results.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the guests of Deputy Michael Collins who are in the Public Gallery. I thank them for being here and I hope that they have a very good visit to Leinster House. Céad mile fáilte rompu.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I now call Senator Malcolm Byrne. These are two-minute slots in which one item is to be raised.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator, please.

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

Jerry Buttimer: We mentioned that one item would be raised on the Order of Business by each speaker.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Three.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator. There is no linking.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Members can change the ruling, the Standing Order or the precedent. I do not mind.

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

Jerry Buttimer: No, keep going.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I understand where Senator Lombard is going with this.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Finish up, please, Senator.