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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: It is the N24 from Limerick to Waterford. This is the second year running in which funding for this road has been stopped, which is very disappointing. It is for the second section of the road, from Cahir to Waterford. People living within the buffer zone of that prospective road are unable to do any work, build houses or do any planning work on farm land because they are in a buffer zone...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Before we begin, I welcome Senator Mark Duffy to the Chamber, with Karen Duffy and Cora Gordon. They are all very welcome to the Seanad, I hope they enjoy the day. They are being well looked after by Mark who does very good work for us here in Leinster House and we thank him for his service.

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: When is it proposed to take next Stage?

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (2 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Browne, to the House.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (2 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I remind Senators that if they name an individual, they must have approval to do so. The two people named by the Senator are councillors so I have no doubt that he has their permission.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (2 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: That is no problem. I say that so everyone knows that if we name people, we need their approval to do so.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (2 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I thank Senator Murphy. The next speakers are from Sinn Féin. I believe Senator Maria McCormack is sharing time with Senator Andrews.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (2 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: International Trade and International Relations: Statements (3 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Yes, if that is okay.

Seanad: International Trade and International Relations: Statements (3 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. The Tánaiste is very welcome to the Chamber today. Obviously, it has been a very interesting 24 hours. It is apt to have him in the Chamber to be able to address us on these pressing matters. When we talk about international relations and international trade, it is important first of all to look at our own country and where we are positioned. As the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (3 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Before I call the Senator to respond, I welcome to the Chamber the guests of former Minister of State Damien English: Mark Convery. Conor Sheridan, Adam Mulligan and Brian Mannion. They have come on a very good day. We had a debate with the Tánaiste this morning on international relations. Leaders' Questions will take place in the Dáil in a couple of minutes. It is a very...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (3 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I thank the Minister of State. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (3 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I would also like to be associated with the comments of the Leader about the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. I send my condolences to everyone who is upset and grieving at this time. We also had a bereavement through a tragic accident in Tipperary a few days ago. A young 18-year-old girl, Bronagh English, passed away. It might not be realised by those in the House that she is...

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: The Minister of State, Deputy Michael Healy-Rae, is very welcome to the Chamber for this important discussion on the forestry sector.

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I thank the Senator. The next slot is for Sinn Féin. Senator Collins is sharing time with Senator Tully. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Before I call Senator Noonan, I welcome Teresa Murphy, a sister of Senator P. J. Murphy, to the Chamber. As we all know in this Chamber, you cannot get elected without the support of your family, so I hope the Senator is looking after you today.

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I welcome the Minister of State. In the limited time I have, I cannot talk on every issue I would like to address. There is a particular issue I wish to raise, however. In his opening contribution, the Minister of State spoke about wanting to be a Minister of State who delivers and that if he does not deliver, then forestry fails, he fails as a Minister of State and the Government fails....

Seanad: Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2025: Second Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Senator Ryan is sharing time with Senator Andrews. Is that agreed? Agreed.