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Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Not usually, in fairness.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Time is up.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Public Gallery Deputy Jim O'Callaghan and his son Luke. Céad míle fáilte. I neglected to mention earlier Deputy Grealish and his group from Oranmore who are here this afternoon. Is é an chéad chainteoir eile ná an Seanadóir Gavan. Tá cúig nóiméad aige.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the mayor. Before I call on the Leas-Chathaoirleach, I thank the ambassador for the first poster exhibition in St Angela's College, Cork, on 25 November on the devastating effects of the bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. I thank the ambassador for working with the former Minister, Deputy Coveney, for bringing that exhibition to St Angela's College, Cork. I now call the...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the mayor, Mr. Matsui, and all of his delegation for being here. I thank the Members of Seanad Éireann for their thoughtful contributions. I ask the mayor to communicate and tell the people of his great city that we are with them and will work together to bring peace and reconciliation on our island and on the world stage. We will work together to ensure the threat of nuclear...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (23 Oct 2024)

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

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (23 Oct 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: Amendment to Seanad Standing Orders: Motion (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Amendment to Seanad Standing Orders: Motion (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann has passed the Finance Bill 2024 on 5 November 2024, which is sent to Seanad Éireann for its recommendations. Dáil Éireann has passed on 5 November 2024 the Family Courts Bill 2022, considered by virtue of Article 22(2) of the Constitution as a Bill initiated in Dáil Éireann to be given to Seanad Éireann as desired. Dáil Éireann...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Tim Lombard - The need for the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the funding request from Cork County Council for the necessary upgrade to Pewterhole Cross near Kinsale, County Cork. Senator Sharon Keogan - The need for the Minister for Social Protection to provide an...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Network (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome our colleague and friend, the Minister of State, Senator Pippa Hackett, to the House. I welcome the daughter of the Minister of State, Heidi, to the Chamber. She is here doing work experience. I hope you have a very enjoyable time with us. Thank you for being here. You can be very proud of your mum and the contribution she is making to Irish political life. Céad míle...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Andrew Kelly to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. He is here on work experience. He is a transition year student. He is a son of our friend and colleague, Richie Kelly, who works with us here in Leinster House. Andrew is very welcome. I hope he does not learn the work habits of his father and the tricks of us. Céad míle fáilte. I previously welcomed the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome representatives of the Oesophageal Cancer Fund, which is a national charity. Its mission is raising awareness of early detection and survival rates for oesophageal cancer. We are joined by Carmel Doyle, CEO, Dervilla Downey, Sharon Cooney and Anthony Doran. They are guests of our next speaker, Senator Martin. I also welcome the students from County Wicklow whom I had the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat. I welcome the second group of students from Kilcoole Primary School in County Wicklow. They are very welcome; céad míle fáilte. In keeping with a request earlier in regard to their colleagues and school friends, we are going to offer them two nights homework off as well to celebrate their return from mid-term and potentially our last week in the Seanad.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Steady, steady, steady. I know it is the dying embers of the week.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I call the father of the House, Senator Paddy Burke.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I next call Senators Davitt, Maria Byrne and Flynn, in that order.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Well said. I welcome Councillor Farrelly and his good wife.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I call an Seanadóir Keogan, whom I thank for her forbearance.