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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: She has not proposed any so far. It will be after the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the guests of our colleague and friend, Senator Alice-Mary Higgins, Ms Katie Patterson, Mr. Scott Murphy and Ms Bridget Murphy who hail from San Francisco. Céad míle fáilte. I hope you have a very pleasant and enjoyable visit and you enjoy today's proceedings in Leinster House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Mr. Jim Harvey, one of our chief ushers here in Leinster House who has been a great friend to all of us in the House and his guests. His guests should make sure Jim pays for lunch because he has loads of money. He has his confirmation money I am told. Jim is very welcome and I thank him for all his courtesy to us in the Oireachtas. Anois, glaoim ar Threoraí an tSeanaid chun...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I will let the Leas-Chathaoirleach take the Chair.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I know I am cranky but it is hard to hear myself, the clerk and other people when I can hear a racket. It is in case anything is challenged. I know it is the end of term but let us get to the end of the day without making any mistakes.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The House stands adjourned until 9.30 a.m. tomorrow in accordance with the orders of the Seanad today.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Last night Senator Dooley had just concluded his contribution on section 11. Does any other Member wish to contribute on section 11? Does the Minister of State wish to reply on section 11?

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir. The Minister of State does not want to reply.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 49 to 56, inclusive, are related; and amendments Nos. 53 and 54 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 52; and these amendments may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 86 to 113, inclusive, are related; amendment No. 89 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 88; amendment No. 97 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 96; amendment No. 104 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 103; and amendment No. 110 is a physical alternative to 109. Amendments Nos. 86 to 113, inclusive, will be discussed together.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 134 to 154, inclusive, are related. Amendments Nos. 135 to 137, inclusive, are physical alternatives to amendment No. 134. Amendment No. 137 is a physical and logistical alternative to amendment No. 136. Amendment No. 142 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 141. Amendments Nos. 134 to 154, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I will bring Senator Cummins back in again.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask Senators to speak to the amendments.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Can we let Senator Higgins make her contribution, please? I will allow any Member who wants to come in to do so. We are here until 9.30 p.m. so there are 20 minutes to go.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: It gives me great pleasure to welcome to the Public Gallery Mary Tully, the esteemed wife of our colleague and friend Senator Joe O’Reilly. I also welcome Barry Sweeny and his brother Conan, who are here from Donegal. Hard luck last weekend and it is great to see them. I welcome Johnny McGuinness and his partner Tracy to Leinster House and thank them for being here. I thank them...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Before we proceed so, I wish to announce that arising from the election of Lynn Boylan to the European Parliament and from the taking up of her seat yesterday, 16 July 2024, a casual vacancy has occurred in the membership of Seanad Éireann on the Oireachtas subpanel of the agricultural panel. It is appropriate that the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, is here. The pigeon will be on...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, to the Seanad. We are resuming our deliberations on amendment No. 139.

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister, Deputy McEntee. This is a Seanad Bill that has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 148, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question "That the Bill be received for final consideration", the Minister may explain the purpose of the amendments...

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I call the Minister to discuss the subject matter of the amendments in group 1.

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the former Minister, Dick Roche, his wife, Eleanor, his friend, Dr. Gay Prendiville, and their grandchildren, Natalie, Conor, Sorcha, and Ronan. They are very welcome. I thank the former Minister, Dick Roche, for being here. He is looking very fit and I am glad to see him here. Do any Members wish to comment on this grouping? I call Senator Ruane.