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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Ukraine War: Ambassadors of Ukraine and Moldova (21 Feb 2023)
Gerry Horkan: It has happened before. I do not know why.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Feb 2023)
Gerry Horkan: Now.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Feb 2023)
Gerry Horkan: Now.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Feb 2023)
Gerry Horkan: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for the speediness with which he led us through the 86 sections in the Bill. I congratulate the Minister of State for getting the Bill through as speedily as he did, particularly in this House. I understand it proceeded relatively speedily through the other House and we certainly have dealt with it very speedily last week and this week. It is 11 or 12 years...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)
Gerry Horkan: I thank Senator Ahearn. I thank the Cathaoirleach for his welcome of the delegation of the Moldovan Parliament, including the Speaker, and it is the first time we have had the Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament in Ireland. It is a delegation of five parliamentarians from Moldova. As the convener of the Ireland Romania, or the convener of the Ireland Moldova Parliamentary Friendship Group,...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)
Gerry Horkan: I do, actually, but that is a separate point. They are very close to each other. It is very important that we acknowledge their trip here and that they have taken the time to come to visit us, to see what is going on here and to share their experiences. What Moldova is doing in terms of the Ukrainian conflict is enormous. It has a population of less than 3 million but it has taken more...
- Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (1 Mar 2023)
Gerry Horkan: I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, back to the House once more to deal with the Report and Final Stages of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022. Before we commence I remind Senators that they may only speak once on Report Stage. If they propose an amendment, they may reply to a discussion on the amendment. Each non-Government amendment must be seconded....
- Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (1 Mar 2023)
Gerry Horkan: Amendment No. 4 is in the names of Senators, Warfield, Ó Donnghaile, Boylan and Gavan and arises from Committee proceedings. Amendments Nos. 4, 6, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (1 Mar 2023)
Gerry Horkan: Before I call other Senators, I welcome Mr. Ralph D. Day and Mr. John Shannon from the United States of America to Leinster House. They are guests of Deputy James O'Connor. They are both welcome to Leinster House. I hope they enjoy their evening.
- Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Mar 2023)
Gerry Horkan: We might acknowledge the departure of our visiting guests and acknowledge they are all very welcome.
- Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Mar 2023)
Gerry Horkan: The Minister, without interruption.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)
Gerry Horkan: The purpose of today’s meeting is for the joint committee to continue to discuss its pre-legislative scrutiny of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill. We are joined by Mr. Michael Kingston and Mr. Ciaran McCarthy. They are both very welcome. I will read a note on privilege for both our witnesses and members. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)
Gerry Horkan: I thank Mr. Kingston for his comprehensive opening statement. We will now hear from members, beginning with Deputy O'Rourke.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)
Gerry Horkan: I am conscious we are giving each member five members. At this stage, we are ten minutes in-----