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Seanad: Visit of Greek Delegation (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery our Greek ambassador, H.E. Nicolaou, and her PA, Vicky. They are very welcome. As Members are aware, the Greek national day is on Monday, 25 March. I congratulate the people of Greece on the celebration of their national day. It commemorates the start of the Greek Revolution. Ambassador Nicolaou, who has been here for 18 months, has been a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I also welcome to the Public Gallery guest of Senator Clonan, Lisa Domican. She is very welcome and I thank her for being here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students and teachers from St. Fintan's High School students and teachers who are here as guests of Deputy Cian O'Callaghan. I hope they have an enjoyable visit to Leinster House. We wish them an educational time here during this important item, namely the Order of Business. I call Senator Gavan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to give them homework off, but they are no longer in a single class. They have a variety of teachers. I am sure they can negotiate. Senator Craughwell, being a former trade unionist, should know they can negotiate well. We wish them every success in getting homework off. They are on the cusp of Easter holidays anyway.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad you said that, Senator Boyhan. I call Senator Gavan. Sorry.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I appeal to members to ensure their mobile phones are on silent or to use them outside the Chamber. It is distracting to the Chair, to those doing the sound recording and to other Senators. Sorry, Senator Murphy.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Gorey Youthreach group from County Wexford who are guests of Deputy Paul Kehoe. They are very welcome to Leinster House and I thank them for being here today. I hope they have a very pleasant visit and that they enjoy their Easter holidays.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator John McGahon - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to extend the waiver on development levies for rural one-off housing. Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the total number of vacant or derelict...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Schemes (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, and congratulate him on his reappointment. I wish him every success in his remaining time in office.

Seanad: Election of Member (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome you all back from your Easter break. I have to announce that the following Member has been elected to fill the casual vacancy in the membership of the Seanad to which the resolution of Seanad Éireann of 7 March 2024 has reference: Administrative Panel, Oireachtas Sub-Panel: Malachai O’Hara

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: On my own behalf and that of the House, I congratulate Senator O'Hara on his election to Seanad Éireann. I welcome to the Public Gallery his mum and aunt. You are very welcome and I hope you enjoy your day in Leinster House. It is a very special day for Malachai, as a Member of Seanad Éireann, and for you. We congratulate you and thank you for being here today to support him. ...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Deputy Stephen Matthews to the House. I also welcome former Labour Party MP, Mr. Andy Reed and his wife Sarah. Mr. Reed was a Member of Parliament from 1997 to 2010. He is a friend of Senator John McGahon. You are very welcome and I thank you for being here today. I hope you have a very pleasant visit to Leinster House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, and Deputy Whitmore to the Gallery today. They are very welcome and I thank them for being here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Don chéad uair, glaoim ar an Seanadóir Malachai O'Hara. For the first time, I call on Senator Malachai O'Hara. I will be generous with time today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from CBS Primary School in Dundalk who are here as guests of Senator John McGahon. They are very welcome to Leinster House. Céad míle fáilte. I hope they can get homework off tonight as a token of our appreciation of their visit to Leinster House. I also welcome Councillor Maria Doyle and thank her for being here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind Senator Craughwell that the terms of reference of the EU affairs committee do not allow what he proposed. He should be aware of the terms of reference of the committee. I welcome the guests of a former Senator and now a Deputy from Wexford, Deputy Brendan Howlin. They are a group from the Men's Shed in Wexford. I am not sure if he is doing a try-out of that before the next...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students and teachers from Coláiste na hInse in Bettystown to Leinster House. I thank them for being here and hope they have a pleasant visit. Go n-éirí leo.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Horkan is going next.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Martin has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 12 be taken before No. 1". The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept it. Is that agreed? Agreed.