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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: Does Senator Norris have anything to say on this?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: Regardless, the Senator is meant to do so through the Chair in future.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (11 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: Rock on Rockall.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the Leader for outlining the business. The latest report from Dr. Gabriel Scally was published yesterday. It highlights that Irish women's smear tests have regularly been tested in unapproved laboratories overseas. Originally, we were told there were six laboratories, then 11 and now 16. The HSE was not aware of and had not approved some of these sites. One of the laboratories,...

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (12 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: To follow Senator McDowell, I was talking to Senator Gavan earlier and I commend-----

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (12 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I will try to stick to the amendment but I noticed that a many previous speakers managed to cover other points.

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (12 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: The Leas-Chathaoirleach had better continue. As somebody who is often in his position, I think he has to be fair to everybody and show everybody the generosity he showed other Senators.

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (12 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I know, and the Leas-Chathaoirleach always does so. I welcome the Minister back to the House. This is not aimed at her in any way. I know that she and many others have concerns abut the Bill. As Senator McDowell said, I call on her to let it pass and go before the other House where Members can table amendments if there are concerns. I am not making a Second Stage speech or anything like...

Seanad: National Surplus (Reserve Fund for Exceptional Contingencies) Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the Minister of State for a comprehensive opening statement and I do not intend to repeat all the various measures and provisions included in the Bill but I want to say a few words about it. As a party, Fianna Fáil will be supporting this Bill which would effectively establish the rainy day fund. It was a fund that we proposed ourselves as a party back in 2015 and in early 2016...

Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: A win is a win.

Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I wish to point out to Senator Bacik that the facility exists for Senators to submit further amendments on Committee Stage to those elements that are not dealt with today.

Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I would make that point to all Members of the House; they do not have to wait for Report Stage.

Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: Obviously, we welcome all of our guest in the Public Gallery but I would particularly like to welcome Deputy Anne Rabbitte, who is the Fianna Fáil spokesperson on children. I see that Senator Marshall is also in the Gallery. I will let the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs defend herself. It is the Leader's office that schedules the business of the House but it does so in...

Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I will let the Minister speak for herself.

Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: That is perfectly fine. I will let her address the matter. I have given everybody latitude and will continue to do so but we are discussing section 1 and whether it should stand part of the Bill. Senator Bacik's point is completely valid because it relates to the Short Title to the Bill, which contains the phrase "Information and Tracing". However, I would prefer if people would stick to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the Leader for outlining the business for today. I raise an issue raised a number of times. However, it is important we continue to highlight it on foot of a debate yesterday in the Lower House and, indeed, this being national carers' week, which commenced on 10 June. Yesterday during Leaders' Questions the Taoiseach stated that an extra €30 million is being budgeted for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: The Leas-Chathaoirleach is not doing the Senator any favours.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: Excuse me, I was in the Chair as well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I am a Fianna Fáil Member too.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Gerry Horkan: On a point of information-----