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Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: Notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, I propose that the election of a Cathaoirleach be taken forthwith.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: I have the great honour this morning of proposing our very good friend and colleague Senator Jerry Buttimer for the position of Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: My apologies, I should have said this, obviously, before Senator Wilson. Senator Buttimer's career speaks for itself and it is fostered by the intriguing and social interests in political affairs he had when he was young and that were encouraged by his mam and dad. He has always been nosey and interested in everything but that span has hugely credited the people of Cork South-Central. He...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: It gives me great pleasure to use the words, "A Chathaoirligh, Jerry Buttimer". We started yesterday with a sense of giddiness in this House. Quite a large number of Senators sit on the Joint Committee on Gender Equality.We launched our Unfinished Democracy report with great hope yesterday when there was an atmosphere filled with hope. I think it has been replaced today by love. I think...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: I propose we take a quick five-minute recess to stretch our legs and then we can come back and finish the speeches.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: Notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, I propose that motions regarding the election of Leas-Chathaoirleach be taken at 3.30 p.m., that motions for the election of Leas-Chathaoirleach must reach the Clerk of the Seanad no later than 3.15 p.m. and that the sitting be now suspended until 3.30 p.m.

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: I am very happy to second the motion. Senator Chambers has described a consummate politician but a very generous person. We are all very busy here and sometimes we try to help those ahead of us and behind us. Sometimes you can get caught up in your life but Senator Mark Daly proactively ensures he looks after people and he is right about spotting talent. While our business is to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Feb 2023)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business today is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Wednesday, 8 February, 2023, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the Nineteenth Report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight on the amendment of Standing Orders 19 and 65 and the temporary amendment of Standing...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Feb 2023)

Regina Doherty: I thank colleagues for all of the topics they have raised this morning. Senator Horkan is right. I will arrange and request a debate because it very much does feel, not just this year but in recent years, that we are going backwards from some of the huge successes we have had in the reduction of the number of fatalities over the years. We all know the good work the Road Safety Authority...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Feb 2023)

Regina Doherty: I will arrange the debate in the next couple of weeks and I hope we will do that. Senator Murphy raised an issue that was raised at our parliamentary party meeting last night. Maybe the momentum has not grown because people are suffering from the cost-of-living crisis on top of their mortgage costs or maybe it is due to the fact that fixed-rate mortgages or interest rates generally in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Feb 2023)

Regina Doherty: Absolutely-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Feb 2023)

Regina Doherty: -----but then we go to the argument of how we treat them, not just on international standards but on our own Irish standards. We do not have to look too far to see how we malign them, and that needs to be addressed as well. As for the other issue Senator Clonan raised, I will not stand up here and be duplicitous with him. I do not have enough information yet. What has been released so far...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Feb 2023)

Regina Doherty: We will definitely have the debate the week after next because I am-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Feb 2023)

Regina Doherty: I will organise the debate-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Feb 2023)

Regina Doherty: -----but it is hard not to think what Senator Clonan says because somebody somewhere did not do this on his or her own. I found out yesterday that the disability memo did not even come to the Cabinet.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Feb 2023)

Regina Doherty: The Senator makes a very valid point, though-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Feb 2023)

Regina Doherty: Senator Ardagh spoke about supporting refugees but called for a review, as I think others have done, of the international protection process. Senator McDowell made a very valid point on RTÉ on Monday night. There are differences between some of the people who are presenting for international protection. There are different reasons, and we need to acknowledge that. That difference and...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (2 Feb 2023)

Regina Doherty: I move: That notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, or the Order of the Seanad of Tuesday 31st, January, 2023, the Seanad on its rising on Thursday, 2nd February, 2023, shall stand adjourned until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, 8th February, 2023.

Seanad: Report of Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Motion (2 Feb 2023)

Regina Doherty: I move: That the Nineteenth Report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight on the amendment of Standing Orders 19 and 65 and temporary amendment of Standing Order 22 be adopted, laid before the House and printed.

Seanad: Establishment of Special Committee on Assisted Dying: Motion (2 Feb 2023)

Regina Doherty: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders— (1) A Special Committee consisting of 5 members of Seanad Éireann be appointed, to be joined with a Special Committee to be appointed by Dáil Éireann, to form the Joint Committee on Assisted Dying; (2) The Joint Committee shall consider and make recommendations for legislative and/or policy change in relation...