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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I will not, but-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Sula nglaoim ar an gcéad chainteoir eile, cuirim céad míle fáilte roimh bhean chéile an Seanadóir Lombard, Catherine. I welcome Senator Lombard's wife, Catherine, to the Public Gallery. I thank her for her perseverance in marriage but also in looking after Senator Lombard. She deserves a bed in heaven.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator very much. That was well said. I genuinely welcome Senator Lombard’s good wife, Catherine, to the Public Gallery. I thank her for all the work she does with the Senator and others. Céad míle fáilte.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, OPW, to provide an update on the development of the planned coastguard station at Courtown Harbour, County Wexford. Senator Gerard P. Craughwell - The need for the Minister...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before calling on the Leader to propose the Order of Business, I would like to welcome the ambassador from the Netherlands, H. E. Maaike van Koldam, to the Public Gallery. She is very welcome and I thank her for being here. We, of course, will celebrate tomorrow the national day of the Netherlands, King's Day, which marks the birthday of his majesty, King Willem-Alexander. As Members will...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: We are also joined by guests of Senator Mary Seery Kearney: Carol and John Walsh, Michael Fitzpatrick and Steve Murray. They are very welcome and I wish them a céad míle fáilte. During the Order of Business we will be joined by the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Mr. Edwin Poots. Anois, an Seanadóir Fiona O'Loughlin.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: To clarify, as the Senator will know, operational matters are not a matter for any Minister. It is a matter for the Garda Commissioner who allocates resources, including Garda personnel. That is the reason the Commencement matter was ruled out of order.

Seanad: Visit of Estonian Delegation (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: We are joined by our parliamentary colleagues from Estonia. Before I call on Senator O'Hara, I welcome the members of the Estonia-Ireland parliamentary friendship group, led by Ms Maris Lauri and the ambassador, H.E. Ms Kairi Künka, who are here this morning. They are very welcome. I thank them for being in Leinster House. We wish them a successful visit. I thank the ambassador for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry; the rules are the rules.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Can I interrupt the Leader for just a second if she does not mind?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to our Distinguished Visitors Gallery the honourable Mr. Edwin Poots, MLA, who, as Members know, is the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly. He is very welcome to Leinster House. I thank him for being here. We look forward to working closely with him in his new role. There will always be a welcome for him here in Leinster House. We look forward to working with him and his...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Senator Conway's wife, Breege, to the Gallery. She is joined by her aunt Betty and cousin Sophia, who are visiting from Australia. They are very welcome. I thank them for being here today and hope they enjoy their visit.

Seanad: Smartphone and Social Media Use: Motion [Private Members] (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind Members that the combined opening speeches of the proposer and seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes and all other Senators have six minutes. I will call on Senators Seery Kearney and Dolan in a moment, and then there will follow the normal pattern where each Senator has six minutes. The Minister has indicated that she wishes to come in early in the debate and she has 15 minutes. ...

Seanad: Smartphone and Social Media Use: Motion [Private Members] (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: There is almost an hour left in this debate. We have a minimum of seven speakers so, at this juncture, it appears every Member will get in. I would not panic about sharing time just yet. Is é an Seanadóir Carrigy an chéad chainteoir eile.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (30 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann has agreed on 24 April 2024 to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Gas (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023, changed from the Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (30 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Prior to reading Commencement matters, I welcome the guest of Senator Clonan, retired sergeant and UN veteran, Paul Clarke. He is very welcome. I thank him for his service around the world on behalf of the nation. Míle buíochas. I also welcome Melview National School from Longford town, with teachers Kevin Reynolds, Conor Murphy, Eamonn Brennan and Kathleen O’Connell....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: International Protection (30 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming to the House. Céad míle fáilte.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Leader to announce the Order of Business I want to advise the House of the possibility that we will have the Speaker of the Malaysian House of Representatives with us during proceedings. I apologise in advance if I have to interrupt Members' contributions to facilitate this visit.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Kyne is a long-standing Member of the Oireachtas. He had his opportunity. Let Senator Boyhan speak without interruption please.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator. Anois, glaoim ar an Treoraí le freagra a thabhairt ar ár ngnó.