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

Jerry Buttimer: You are a long-time Parliamentarian. You are well able to use the parliamentary practice to suit any narrative you wish to propose.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I call on the Acting Leader to respond.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Motion (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask Senators to stand.

Seanad: Agriculture: Statements (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I congratulate our colleague and friend Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee on her election as the president of the advisory group on health at the Interparliamentary Union Assembly and on her wonderful report at the most recent conference in Geneva. We thank her for the great work she is doing. I congratulate the Senator on behalf of all in the Oireachtas. Míle buíochas agus beir bua.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly. We are going to resume on amendment No. 6. Senator Mullen had moved and spoken to the amendment on 7 March. Senator Keogan was in possession when the debate adjourned on that day. Is Senator Keogan okay to resume? I do not want her to be out of breath, and I do not want her to miss her opportunity. I will bring the Senator back...

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos 6 and 8 are related. It was agreed on the previous occasion that they would be discussed together.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir. Glaoim ar an Aire.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat. I call Senator Mullen.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Will the Senators claiming a division please rise?

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: As fewer than five Members have risen, I declare the question carried. In accordance with Standing Order 61, the names of the Senators dissenting will be recorded in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Seanad.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (17 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Seán Kyne - The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to make a statement on the lack of crèche places in Galway and the supports available to encourage providers to establish new facilities. Senator Annie Hoey - The need for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Childcare Services (17 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat, Leader. I welcome to the Public Gallery the students from Divine Word National School in Rathfarnham and the Henrietta Street group. I met the students from divine school in Rathfarnham in the corridor. I thank them for being here and hope that, as part of their visit, they get homework off tonight to celebrate being in Leinster House. I welcome also guests of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should conclude. The time is up.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not control the clock but I will allow the Senator to continue.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The time is up. The Senator should conclude.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Visitors Gallery the guests of Senator Garret Ahearn from the active retirement group from Grangemockler, County Tipperary, and I believe there are some County Kilkenny people here as well. I know Senator Ahearn is delighted that they are here and he is continuing the very good family tradition of representation in the Oireachtas. You are all very welcome. Thank you for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from Kilkenny City Vocational School, who are here as the guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan. I hope they will have a pleasurable visit to Leinster House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome guests of Senator Carrigy. They are Brian Mahon and his mum, Mary Mahon, from County Longford. They will be leaving soon so I welcome them most sincerely.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Sorry, the Leader to reply to the debate. All Members had an opportunity-----