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Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: Is Senator Gavan moving his amendments?

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: We are due to conclude at 3.21 p.m.

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: As the time allocated for the debate has elapsed, we must now adjourn in accordance with the order of the Seanad today. I ask Senator Gavan to report progress.

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: Before I go on, I welcome Liam McDonnell from Coláiste Pobail Setanta, Dublin 15, who is working as an intern with Senator Currie. Liam, you are very welcome. I hope you are enjoying your experience in the Visitors Gallery here in Seanad Éireann. Amendment No. 36 is in the name of Senators Higgins, Ruane, Flynn and Black.

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: Amendments Nos. 37 to 40, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: Is the Senator pressing the amendment?

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: Amendments No. 41 and 42 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for that commitment.

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: It is a stand-alone amendment.

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: Before we move on, I welcome the ambassador of Argentina, H.E. Ms Ana Laura Cachaza, minister Nicolas Vidal, counsellor Juan Taccetti and Agostina Salvaggio, second secretary. They are here with Senator Carrigy. They are very welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. I hope they enjoy their visit.

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: Amendment No. 54 is out of order as it poses a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Motion for Earlier Signature (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister of State and his officials for coming today. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Motion for Earlier Signature (8 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: I constantly raise the issue of University Hospital Limerick, as the Leader is aware. I know the current CEO is on leave and I wish her the very best. Ms Sonya Cotter, the assistant national director of the HSE, has today taken over the running of the hospital and I wish her and the new team the very best of luck. Many changes had to be made at the helm in terms of the running of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: I want to raise the issue of BusConnects in Limerick and the Annacotty Business Park. Recently, I attended a meeting of heads of businesses based there and of representatives from Limerick Chamber. One thing that was made clear is that 3,000 people work in the business park but there is no bus service to it. There is another business park just down the road. The nearest bus stops at least...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: I raise the plight of small businesses, especially SMEs. In the latter half of 2023, 280 small coffee shops and restaurants closed and this is most frightening. We are now in February of 2024 and there are still some businesses closing. It is down to the increased costs that are being put on these small business owners, the VAT increase from 9% to 13.5% for the gastropubs and restaurants,...