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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2021)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No.1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sittings of the House on Thursday, 15 July and Friday, 16 July 2021 to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 – Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 10.45 a.m. and the proceedings thereon shall, if not...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2021)

Regina Doherty: I tell you, a Chathaoirligh, Ruth Lawlor is a cracking, energetic woman. It is Senator Buttimer’s privilege to work with her, as indeed it has been for many other Fine Gael politicians over the years. It is a real credit to her because she is one great woman. I wish her well and continued success in her career here in Leinster House campus. To answer Senator Buttimer's request, I...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (13 Jul 2021)

Regina Doherty: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, or the Order of the Seanad of Friday, 9th July, 2021, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Seanad on 15th and 16th July, 2021: (1) The Seanad on its rising on Tuesday, 13th July, 2021, shall adjourn until 9.30 a.m. on Thursday, 15th July, 2021, in the Dáil...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2021)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 71, motion 7, regarding Belarus, to be proposed by Senator Ward and to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 1, CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021 - all Stages, to be taken at 10.15 a.m. and the proceedings thereon, if not previously concluded, to be brought to a conclusion after 90 minutes by the putting of one question...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2021)

Regina Doherty: To Senator Gallagher and Senator Boylan, I can only assume we all feel the same way with regard to the unilateral decision or intention relayed to us yesterday by Westminster and a Conservative Government. The statement of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Coveney, was incredibly strong and he speaks for all of us. As stated by Senator Boylan, the Stormont House Agreement is a treaty...

Seanad: Death of Former Member (15 Jul 2021)

Regina Doherty: I move: That Seanad Éireann – - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Dr Seán McCarthy; - conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and - expresses its gratitude for his notable contribution, as a member of Seanad Éireann and Dáil Éireann, to Irish public life and for his dedicated service to the people of Ireland.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jul 2021)

Regina Doherty: I would like to add to the Chair's remarks on Belgium's national day and to wish the people there solidarity in light of the difficulties that they are going through with the adverse weather conditions and the loss of life they have experienced in the past 24 hours and, indeed, the expected floods today and tomorrow. We are mindful of them. We wish them safety in the next few days. The...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jul 2021)

Regina Doherty: I will go through some of the specific issues before the general thanks at the end of the session. Senators Gavan and Higgins raised an issue relating to some of the staff who work in this House. Our recording staff only contacted me in the last week. I am not sure if some of the people in this House are aware that we as a State worked with RTÉ as a State operator in the last number...

Seanad: Planning and Development Act 2000 (Section 254 - Overground Telecommunication Cables) Regulations 2021: Motion (16 Jul 2021)

Regina Doherty: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development Act 2000 (Section 254 - Overground Telecommunication Cables) Regulations 2021, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 9th July, 2021.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second and Subsequent Stages (16 Jul 2021)

Regina Doherty: I am a fast talker. Few Bills like this one have come before the Oireachtas in our time here in the past ten years. It is a difficult Bill to support because it is dividing society and excluding. That is obvious and accepted by everybody. It is not something anybody or any Government would do lightly. In some parts, it is even going against NPHET's advice, which is not something we have...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Cathaoirleach and welcome everybody back. I am looking forward to a very fruitful session. Today's Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the taking of divisions in the Seanad Chamber, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the address to the Seanad by the MEPs representing the European Parliament Midlands North-West...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Cathaoirleach and colleagues. It is absolutely lovely to be back and to be talking about any issue other than Covid-19. We have been consumed by that for the past 18 months. There is certainly romance in the air in the Seanad. On behalf of colleagues, I wish Senator Moynihan every happiness. I also wish Senator Hoey, who got married a couple of days after we went into recess,...

Seanad: Taking of Divisions in the Seanad Chamber: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Regina Doherty: I move: That, until further notice in the 26th Seanad, for the purposes of any division claimed, the Public Gallery and the Distinguished Visitors' Gallery shall be considered to be encompassed within the Seanad Chamber for the purposes of such a division only.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Regina Doherty: I move: That, in accordance with Standing Order 57(1) and the approval of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, Seanad Éireann agrees that, in respect of the European Parliament Constituency for Midlands-North-West, Mr. Luke Ming Flanagan MEP, Mr. Chris MacManus MEP, Mr. Colm Markey MEP, and Ms. Maria Walsh MEP, may attend and be heard in Seanad Éireann on...

Seanad: Appointment of Members of Committee of Parliamentary Privilege and Oversight: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Regina Doherty: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 98 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, Senator Rebecca Moynihan be appointed to the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight.

Seanad: Pre-legislative Scrutiny Waiver Request: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Regina Doherty: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, until further notice in the 26th Seanad, a member of the Government or a Minister of State may request a waiver in relation to the pre-legislative consideration of Government Bills and the following procedure shall apply: (a) where a member of the Government or a Minister of State wishes to initiate...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Transport (22 Sep 2021)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Minister for joining us in the House, although I must say it is a real pity that the Minister for Transport is away on business because of the serious nature of the leak that we are discussing today in respect of the MetroLink project. We are all aware, based on the last presentation from TII which was only two weeks ago, that the MetroLink project was supposed to be completed in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Transport (22 Sep 2021)

Regina Doherty: I do not want to be disrespectful to the Minister for Education and I thank her for coming in to deliver the message from the Minister for Transport. Given that confidence has been shaken so badly in the last few days, what we need is something more definitive than ambition. We have been listening to ambition since the 1970s. The Minister laid out the timelines and how they have slipped...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Sep 2021)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2021 - Second Stage, to be taken at 5 p.m. and to adjourn at 6.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the Minister's opening speech not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, and the Minister to be given no less than ten...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Sep 2021)

Regina Doherty: I thank Senator Dolan for informing the House about the Ballinasloe library and all the merits available from what is a huge resource for people. Sometimes we forget about them and they are just in the background of our villages and towns. I wish the horse fair in Ballinasloe every success for its 300th anniversary. I pray to God things will be back to normal by this time next year....