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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the guests of Senator Burke from Castlebar. I also welcome the sister of the Minister of State, Deputy Kieran O'Donnell, who is in the House too. I am glad our guests from Castlebar are here with the father of the House. He has been here a long time and is still serving.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind members of all hues in the House that the FAI, IRFU and the GAA are not Government Departments. The Leader has no direct responsibility for where matches are held, who watches them or how tickets are purchased. I am allowing a certain amount of latitude but I remind Members that the GAA is not a Government Department and the Order of Business is not about bringing the president of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: By the way, I will also mention the Arts Council, the Opera House in Cork and the Gaiety Theatre, in case Senator Lombard thinks I am picking on the GAA. I am not. I am talking about everything. The Order of Business is for raising matters of Government responsibility in respect of which the Leader can give a reply. My apologies, Senator Conway, I will set the clock again.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Conway, without interruption.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind my good friend Senator Conway that in the same way that the Government allocates money to the Department of Defence, the Department of Justice, An Garda Síochána or the Army, and we do not ask the Garda Commissioner to come here to explain how he spends the money-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: No, no. Thank you. Anois, glaoim ar an Treoraí chun freagra a thabairt ar an Ord Gnó.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is the Order of Business, as proposed, agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Waste Management: Statements (22 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is encroaching on the time of Senator Wall.

Seanad: Waste Management: Statements (22 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry. I am wrong. The Senator has another minute.

Seanad: Waste Management: Statements (22 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Kyne is next and he has six minutes if he is sharing time.

Seanad: Waste Management: Statements (22 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Public Gallery the ladies' group from Kiltimagh, County Mayo, who are guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary. They are very welcome to the House and I thank them for being here. The next speaker is an Seanadóir Maria Byrne.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (28 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters; Senator Paddy Burke - The need for the Minister for Education to review the contracts and employment conditions of primary school teachers given the need for the introduction of a special rate of pay for teachers in rent pressure areas. Senator Robbie Gallagher - The need for the Minister...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Lynn Boylan - The need for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on plans to establish enduring commitments to energy security that ensure any proposed State-backed gas reserve is temporary, does not increase gas demand and aligns with...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Strategic Infrastructure (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan, to the Chamber and thank him for being here. It is always good to have a Cabinet Minister here for Commencement matters. The Minister is no stranger to us and I thank him for that. Glaoim ar an Seanadóir Lynn Boylan. A Sheanadóir, tá ceithre nóiméad agat.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Horse Racing Industry (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Minister of State, cuirim céad míle fáilte roimh na daltaí as Scoil Fhursa, cathair na Gaillimhe. Tá céad míle fáilte roimh gach duine. I hope they have a very pleasant day in Leinster House and to celebrate their visit, I hope they will get homework off tonight and tomorrow night. They have no homework tonight and the teachers need...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Horse Racing Industry (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Homework off.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Horse Racing Industry (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call Senator Boyhan, I welcome the second group from Scoil Fhursa in Galway. They are very welcome to Leinster House. I hope they have a very enjoyable day. Like their friends, colleagues and classmates, we will give them no homework tonight and tomorrow night in celebration of their visit to Leinster House.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Naturalisation Applications (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Minister of State, I welcome Deputy Michael Collins and his guests to the Chamber. They are very welcome.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Naturalisation Applications (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Higgins.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Emergency Services (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, to the House. She is very welcome. Senator Currie, tá ceithre nóiméad agat.