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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2023)

Regina Doherty: I would like to support the UN request for a ceasefire in Gaza. I do not say that due to any particular ideology. I think I stood here a number of weeks to say that Israel had an absolute right to defend itself arising from that horrific attack on 7 October, but I think we can all see the humanitarian need and the needless loss of life on our screens every single hour. I support our...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)

Regina Doherty: It is younger people are retiring these days. I wish Tom every happiness and continued joy as he retires. All of our staff who work around here, particularly our ushers, are consummate professionals. Tom's kindness and wisdom during my time here has been hugely beneficial. I want to genuinely thank Tom for everything he has done for me, on behalf my Fine Gael colleagues and indeed all of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)

Regina Doherty: I will start by addressing the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023. Senator Boyhan referred to the scheduling of debates and the calendar of the Parliament and the Seanad. To be clear, the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill is incredibly important legislation and will make enormous leaps to help our Garda Síochána, as the Cathaoirleach suggested, continue...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)

Regina Doherty: I am sure she is here in her office.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)

Regina Doherty: The proposal will be to adjourn sine die. I want to add my voice to the sentiments expressed about the ongoing war between Israel and Gaza. I welcome Senator Higgins back. It is lovely to see her. I could never put into words what she expressed this morning. She is very eloquent. She admits she is emotional but that is what makes her contributions so powerful because she is very...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2024)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken today at 12.45 p.m. and the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after three hours by the putting of one question from the Chair which shall, in relation to amendments, include only those set down or...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2024)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Chair and everybody here. I did not realise until recently the value of kindness and how much it means to people when they are distressed, so thank you. Senators Conway, Ahearn and Dolan, led by Senator Casey, are looking for a debate on the hospitality sector. We hear daily of the struggles, not just from Adrian Cummins, who is famous in nearly every household at this stage,...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Motion (23 Jan 2024)

Regina Doherty: I move: That Seanad Éireann - - expresses its deep sadness on the death of former Senator Tom Hussey; - conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and - expresses its gratitude for his notable contribution, as a member of Seanad Éireann, to Irish public life and for his dedicated service to his locality and the entire Irish people.

Seanad: Ráiteas mar Eolas do Vótálaithe i ndáil leis an mBille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Tairiscint - Statement for Information of Voters in relation to the Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Motion (23 Jan 2024)

Regina Doherty: Tairgim: GO ndéanfar an ráiteas atá leagtha amach sa Sceideal a ghabhann leis an Rún seo a fhorordú mar eolas do vótálaithe, de bhun alt 23 d'Acht an Reifrinn, 1994 (Uimh. 12 de 1994), i ndáil leis an togra chun an Bunreacht a leasú, atá ar áireamh sa Bhille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023, agus is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2024)

Regina Doherty: On our group's part and our party's part, I express the real sadness we felt about the news we got about John Connor's passing on Saturday. I will not outline again his esteemed career, which you have just outlined for us, a Chathaoirligh. He was undoubtedly a public servant to his core. While you are correct in saying he was a man of real intellect, he was probably one of the most humble...

Seanad: Family Carers: Motion [Private Members] (31 Jan 2024)

Regina Doherty: I probably will not take five minutes. I want to concentrate on the ask. I commend my colleagues on the breadth of this motion. I thank them for their commitment over the last couple of years. They have done a stellar job. I know they could do ten times as much if they were let but I put on record that their commitment really shines through. I commend the HSE on the near-annual...

Seanad: Family Carers: Motion [Private Members] (31 Jan 2024)

Regina Doherty: Tomorrow at 9.30 a.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2024)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023 – Second Stage, to be taken at 11.45 a.m. 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 ten minutes, those of group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2024)

Regina Doherty: Senator Kyne is looking for the Minister, Deputy Harris, to come to discuss this morning's welcome announcement. The announcement one year ago that the Minister was offering new routes for our young people to get third-level education outside of the CAO points system was welcome. The fact we are doubling the offering so quickly is a real intention to recognise that the CAO process is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2024)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Senator. Senator Conway spoke about the Wayfinding Centre, which is a lovely and wonderful initiative that was opened by Vision Ireland yesterday with the support of certain Departments. It allows people with mobility issues to access public modes of transport, to make sure they can navigate them and, if they cannot, for the State to learn why they cannot so we can make changes....

Seanad: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (1 Feb 2024)

Regina Doherty: Sure. I think I will be finished by then. I echo the Cathaoirleach's words about the €50 million announced unanimously, supporting the decision made by all 27 leaders this morning to allocate €50 million of current MFF funding. It shows the strength of unity in the European Union behind Ukraine against the illegal invasion by Russia. The €50 million will be made up of...

Seanad: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

Regina Doherty: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

Regina Doherty: I propose a suspension until 1.15 p.m.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (7 Feb 2024)

Regina Doherty: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, it is proposed that the business will not be taken today, and expressions of sympathy on the passing of former Taoiseach John Bruton will be heard now. On the conclusion of expressions of sympathy, the Seanad will adjourn to 9.30 a.m. tomorrow.