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

Garret Ahearn: Senator Cosgrove is sharing time with Senator Stephenson. Is that agreed? Agreed.

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

Garret Ahearn: Before I call the next speaker, I welcome guests from Roscommon of former Senator Mary Seery Kearney. I see David there. They are in good hands. I hope they have a good day in Leinster House. I wish them well. They will be interested that the next speaker is from Roscommon, Senator Scahill.

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

Garret Ahearn: Through the Chair, please. Senator Andrews had his time to speak.

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

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

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

Garret Ahearn: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I request to share time with Senator Cathal Byrne, if that is agreeable.

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: The Minister of State is welcome to the Chamber. I appreciate his being here. As most Senators have said, the European Union has had an incredibly positive impact on this State for the past 52 years. Ireland has been a beneficiary during its membership. We have, financially, been a net beneficiary for a long time. I remember driving on roads and seeing the signs for motorways that were...

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: That is not what I said.

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Do not mislead.

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: No one is throwing it away.

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Next Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.

Seanad: Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: Second Stage (14 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: Second Stage (14 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on mental health and suicide prevention, to be taken at 12 noon and to conclude at 1.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed seven minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, all other Senators not to exceed three minutes and time may be shared, and the Minister to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I thank all the Senators for their contributions. Senators O'Loughlin and Tully spoke about the tragic case of Clodagh Hawe and her three children. First, I acknowledge the incredible bravery of Jacqueline to be able to speak about this tragic incident that happened to her sister and her nieces and nephews and to write a book about it. Senator O'Loughlin raised the serious crime review...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Exactly. This issue is really important, however. The people of Kerry need to receive the sort of service they are used to receiving. I agree with the Senator that the HSE needs to consult with all public representatives in the area to make sure that a satisfactory agreement is put in place. Senator Sarah O'Reilly raised the issue of deportation orders. There are an awful lot more...

Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I welcome those from St. Mary's secondary school in Edenderry, County Offaly. They are very welcome and I hope they have a lovely day today.

Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I call Senator Maria Byrne, who I believe will share time with Senators Scahill and Cathal Byrne.

Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I understand that Senators Nicole Ryan and Pauline Tully wish to share time. Is that agreed? Agreed.