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Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the guests of our colleague and friend, Senator O'Loughlin, Caroline Hamill and Feargal from Suncroft Community Complex and Miley Wickham from Newbridge Volleyball Club. I also welcome guests of Senator Dolan who are in the Gallery. I congratulate the principal of Ballinasloe College of Further Education, Bridie Dolan. who is retiring this week. Congratulations and best wishes...

Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind Members this debate will conclude at 9 p.m. if not previously concluded. I welcome the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Humphreys, to the House, congratulate her and say we were glad she did not fall into the water in Monaghan this morning. She looked well on the news on TV3.

Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 2, 5, 6, 9, 28, 33, 35, 36, 40 to 49, inclusive, 52, 54 to 63, inclusive, 65, 71 to 106, inclusive, 108, 119, and 122 to 127, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 3 and 4 are related and may be discussed by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the Minister, I welcome Councillor Avril Cronin. I congratulate her on her recent re-election to Wicklow County Council. I also welcome her cousins Moss Grace and Sheila Grace. They are very welcome to Leinster House. I hope Councillor Cronin treats them royally here this evening. Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 7 and 8 are related and may be discussed together by agreement

Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments 10 to 15, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Amendment No. 13 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 12.

Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)

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

Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 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 Official Report and the Journal of the Proceedings of the Seanad.

Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann agreed on 19 June 2024 to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Employment Permits Bill 2022. Dáil Éireann passed the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2023 on 19 June 2024, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the Civil Registration (Electronic Registration) Bill 2024 on 19 June 2024, to which the...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator John Cummins - the need for the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on delays in allocating funding to community groups under the community energy grant scheme. Senator Sharon Keogan - the need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sustainable Energy Communities (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call Senator Cummins, as I have done on all occasions when members of the Cabinet come to the House, I take the opportunity to thank the Minister, Deputy Ryan, for being here. It is good to have a member of Cabinet here taking a Commencement matter. On my own behalf and on that of the House, I thank the Minister for his service to public life and to the State. He announced his...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the Leader to outline the business for today, I welcome H.E. Florence Ensch, Ambassador of Luxembourg, who is in the Public Gallery. It is a wonderful opportunity for us to commemorate, celebrate and congratulate the people of Luxembourg on their national day, which is being celebrated on Sunday. It is the celebration of the Grand Duke's birthday. The ambassador has been a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Public Gallery members of staff from the Department of Health. I thank them for being here and for their service to the State and the work they do in the Department of Health. Míle buíochas for your work and endeavour.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call Senator Seery Kearney, I welcome to the Public Gallery her goddaughter, Amy Kearney. You are very welcome. I hope you have been treated royally this morning in Leinster House. I thank you for being here. You can be very proud of your godmother. She is doing a wonderful job. I hope she treats you well today, as I am sure she does every day.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I call the Acting Leader to reply. I join with Senator Seery Kearney and others in congratulating Senator Conway today on taking the Order of Business. He is a champion of inclusion and advocacy on behalf of the visually impaired community. He has shown how people can overcome all obstacles to lead a full life. It is great to have him in the chair today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I congratulate Senator Conway on his debut. Perhaps it could be a future elevation but we will not stray into that realm just now.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 9, 16, 27, 29, 49 and 53 are related and will be discussed together.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Mullen should go ahead.