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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jun 2022)

Regina Doherty: I thank Senator Ward for highlighting China’s complicity in supporting Russia by stepping in to buy the products from Russia that all the other European and international countries have sought not to continue to support. I will certainly raise his issues with the Minister for Foreign Affairs. I will also touch on the fact that today is Thalidomide Memorial Day which both Senators...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jun 2022)

Regina Doherty: There is nobody else it reports to. The only mechanism we have in this House is through the Minister because we cannot bring in the NTA itself. I will write to the Minister today to find out what mechanism he proposes through which he can reply to us and respond with regard to the NTA.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jun 2022)

Regina Doherty: The national framework is not sustainable at the moment and we must have some recourse to be able to question where we are going. Senator Fitzpatrick asked me to write to the Minister for Finance with regard to introducing a vacant property tax arising from the CSO figures released last week. I certainly will do that. Senator Keogan highlighted another serious anomaly with regard to the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jun 2022)

Regina Doherty: I beg the Senator’s pardon. I will write to the Minister.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jun 2022)

Regina Doherty: I do not know how I missed that issue. I will write to the Minister. An interesting point I saw raised in the media during the week is that there was a massive shortage of doctors last week because of the significant increase in Covid cases that is being experienced not only in hospitals but throughout the country. That was before the changeover. Doctors were reflecting their concerns in...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (30 Jun 2022)

Regina Doherty: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Seanad on 5th, 6th and 7th July, 2022: (1) The Seanad shall meet at 12 noon on Tuesday, 5th July, 2022, and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Commencement matters shall be taken at 12...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Jul 2022)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Chair. I also congratulate Ms Hunter and wish her the best of luck. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding membership of the Joint Committee on Standing Orders relative to private business, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the 16th report of the Seanad Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, to be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Jul 2022)

Regina Doherty: I thank my colleagues for their contributions. I thank Senator O’Loughlin for describing the recommendations made by the Ukraine Civil Society Forum. Given the announcement of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, yesterday, that we are putting aside €2 billion next year to look after the guests we have in Ireland, it is a very logical request to have a refugee agency and...

Seanad: Joint Committee on Standing Orders Relative to Private Business: Motion (5 Jul 2022)

Regina Doherty: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders of the Dáil and Seanad relative to Private Business, in relation to the membership of the Joint Committee on Standing Orders (Private Business), a maximum of four members of the Dáil and four members of the Seanad may be members of the Committee.

Seanad: Report of Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Motion (5 Jul 2022)

Regina Doherty: I move: That the Sixteenth Report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight on the amendment of Standing Orders 47, 49A, 72, 85, 98, 99, 107, 108, 110, 113 and 176 be adopted, laid before the House and printed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (5 Jul 2022)

Regina Doherty: I propose, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the sitting be suspended until 3.05 p.m. when the Minister of State, Deputy English, will be able to come to the House.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (5 Jul 2022)

Regina Doherty: I propose, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the House suspend for another ten minutes.

Seanad: Appointment of Members to Joint Committee on Standing Orders (Private Business): Motion (6 Jul 2022)

Regina Doherty: I move: That, pursuant to Standing Order 5 of the Standing Orders of the Dáil and Seanad relative to Private Business, the following members be appointed to be members of the Joint Committee on Standing Orders (Private Business): - Senators Malcolm Byrne, Alice-Mary Higgins, Michael McDowell, Barry Ward,.”

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2022)

Regina Doherty: Tomorrow.

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2022)

Regina Doherty: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (6 Jul 2022)

Regina Doherty: Notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, I propose that we suspend for 15 minutes until the Minister is available, due to a division in the Dáil.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2022)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 2, motion regarding arrangements for the sitting of the House on Monday, 11 July, Tuesday, 12 July, and Wednesday, 13 July, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 3, Electoral Reform Bill 2022 – Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 1.15 p.m. and the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2022)

Regina Doherty: Jaelynne is incredibly welcome. She should be really proud of her mammy. We are all very proud of the contribution of Senator Ruane to this Seanad and the previous Seanad. I am mindful of a number of the exchanges this morning. Probably the most pertinent response has been made by Senator Ruane. We are all entitled to opinions on any and every topic or policy and conversation in this...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2022)

Regina Doherty: We talk about being allies in this Chamber and I believe most of us are allies. However, we need to take responsibility for the things we say if they cause hurt or harm and make people feel less safe in Irish society because our words have real consequences. I completely agree with Senator Currie that UK politics is experiencing a very turbulent time. This morning, the current Prime...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2022)

Regina Doherty: I accept the amendment.