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

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad you clarified the all-Ireland approach, Senator. I was getting worried for a minute.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fíorfháilte roimh bhliain 4 ó Ghaelcholáiste Cheatharlach. Tá siad ar an ardán anseo. Is cúis mhór áthais dom fíorfháilte a chur roimh Ruairí Ó Liatháin, cara liom, agus Conchubhar. Cuirim fáilte go Teach Laighean roimh Ruairí. It is good to have you here and to welcome you all to Leinster House today....

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

Jerry Buttimer: I remind all Senators that, on the Order of Business, the second tier of speakers are confined to a particular time and must raise one issue only. I have become a bit lax in enforcing this rule and Members are straying into the realm of saying what they want. All Senators should uphold the rules of the House.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Anois An Seanadóir Murphy, who is joined in the Public Gallery by two friends of his, Justin Dixon and Andrew Burke. You are very welcome to Leinster House.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh míle maith agat. Anois, An Ceannaire le do thoil.

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

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

Seanad: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Formaldehyde) Bill 2024: First Stage (11 Apr 2024)

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

Seanad: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Formaldehyde) Bill 2024: First Stage (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: EU Regulations (Police Co-operation on Migrant Smuggling and Trafficking in Human Beings): Motion (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Councillor Deirdre Donnelly and her group from Stillorgan who are here this afternoon. I thank them for being here. I hope they have a very pleasant afternoon. I welcome the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, to the House. I congratulate her on her reappointment as Minister and wish her every success in the remainder of her term.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I announce the Commencement matters, I welcome the Erasmus exchange students from Germany. They are all very welcome and I thank them for being here this afternoon. I hope they have a pleasant and enjoyable visit to Leinster House. I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Tim Lombard - The need for the Minister...

Seanad: Appointment of Ministers and Ministers of State (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have to inform the House that letters dated 9 April 2024 and 15 April 2024 have been received from the Secretary General to the Government regarding, first, the appointment of the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and members of the Government and, second, the appointment of Ministers of State. These letters will be recorded in the Journal of the House.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: It is my sad duty, as Cathaoirleach, to announce that our friend and former colleague, the late Senator, TD and county councillor, Richard Dowling, or better known to us all as Dick Dowling, from Kilkenny passed away over the Easter break. Dick was a native of Glenmore, County Kilkenny. He was an outstanding public servant to the people of Carlow-Kilkenny for more than 25 years. He was...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I am familiar with the area Senator Lombard is talking about. If the situation he has outlined is the case, that is deplorable. Ballinhassig is a population base that requires a bus service of significance.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: It is due to be referred by the House to the committee-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: That is the norm for committees, as the Senator is aware.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is a former Minister. He should know that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I will give the Senator time but he should be factual.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: For the benefit of balance, the committee sets its own work programme, as the Senator knows. The clerk of the committee and its Cathaoirleach with the members, as the Senator knows as a former Minister-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have given the Senator time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Thank you.