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Seanad: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State. As he is Minister of State with responsibility for sport, I am sure he will join with me in wishing Charlie O'Leary, who played a pivotal role in Irish sport, a happy 100th birthday today. I know it is not related to the Bill, but as we are marking St. Brigid's Day, we should mark Charlie O'Leary's birthday as well.

Seanad: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State. That was well said. We all join in wishing Charlie O'Leary a happy 100th birthday. As the Minister of State said, he has given huge service to football. He is the epitome of what we should all aspire to, which is to live life healthily and give back to others. We wish him a very happy birthday.

Seanad: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

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

Seanad: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (14 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish a happy St. Valentine's Day to everybody on this Ash Wednesday. Before I read out the Commencement matters, I wish to extend a cead míle fáilte - a huge welcome - to Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP who is visiting Leinster House. Mr. Cole-Hamilton is a member of the Scottish Parliament and the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats. Mr. Cole-Hamilton is a friend of our colleague...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Thank you.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator, you are a minute over time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Please, Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Higgins, you are abusing the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Higgins, resume your seat. Please be fair to all Members. The points you make are diluted by your going over time. Please understand this.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome Ms Maggie Maloney and the Duhill community group from County Tipperary. They are very welcome to Leinster House. I am glad to say their county is not the home of hurling but they are very welcome. I hope they have a pleasant and enjoyable day in Leinster House. Their timing is opportune because their native county man, Senator Ahearn, is the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I also welcome Councillor Máirín McGrath, who is also very welcome.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (15 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann passed the Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2024 on 14 February 2024, without amendment, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (15 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Rónán Mullen - The need for the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to make a statement on the compliance requirements in the Athena SWAN charter and the need to review the evolving nature of the charter as it applies in Ireland and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Further and Higher Education (15 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, to the House.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (15 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: On my behalf and that of the House, I welcome the Lithuanian ambassador, H.E. Mr. Marijus Gudynas, who is here with us. I thank him for being here and for his friendship and extensive engagement with us in the Oireachtas on behalf of his country. The Lithuanian national day is tomorrow. I congratulate the people of Lithuania, the ambassador and the deputy head of mission, who is also here...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I call on the Acting Leader, Senator Seery Kearney, to outline the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome the Girl Guides from Ballybay, County Monaghan. We met in the corridor earlier. They are all very welcome and I thank their leaders for being with them as well.