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Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I request to share time with Senator Cathal Byrne, if that is agreeable.

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: The Minister of State is welcome to the Chamber. I appreciate his being here. As most Senators have said, the European Union has had an incredibly positive impact on this State for the past 52 years. Ireland has been a beneficiary during its membership. We have, financially, been a net beneficiary for a long time. I remember driving on roads and seeing the signs for motorways that were...

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: That is not what I said.

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Do not mislead.

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: No one is throwing it away.

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Next Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.

Seanad: Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2025: Second Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Senator Ryan is sharing time with Senator Andrews. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2025: Second Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Senator Cosgrove is sharing time with Senator Stephenson. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2025: Second Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Before I call the next speaker, I welcome guests from Roscommon of former Senator Mary Seery Kearney. I see David there. They are in good hands. I hope they have a good day in Leinster House. I wish them well. They will be interested that the next speaker is from Roscommon, Senator Scahill.

Seanad: Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2025: Second Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Through the Chair, please. Senator Andrews had his time to speak.

Seanad: Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2025: Second Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2025: Second Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I would also like to be associated with the comments of the Leader about the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. I send my condolences to everyone who is upset and grieving at this time. We also had a bereavement through a tragic accident in Tipperary a few days ago. A young 18-year-old girl, Bronagh English, passed away. It might not be realised by those in the House that she is...

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: The Minister of State, Deputy Michael Healy-Rae, is very welcome to the Chamber for this important discussion on the forestry sector.

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I thank the Senator. The next slot is for Sinn Féin. Senator Collins is sharing time with Senator Tully. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Before I call Senator Noonan, I welcome Teresa Murphy, a sister of Senator P. J. Murphy, to the Chamber. As we all know in this Chamber, you cannot get elected without the support of your family, so I hope the Senator is looking after you today.

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I welcome the Minister of State. In the limited time I have, I cannot talk on every issue I would like to address. There is a particular issue I wish to raise, however. In his opening contribution, the Minister of State spoke about wanting to be a Minister of State who delivers and that if he does not deliver, then forestry fails, he fails as a Minister of State and the Government fails....

Seanad: International Trade and International Relations: Statements (3 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Yes, if that is okay.

Seanad: International Trade and International Relations: Statements (3 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. The Tánaiste is very welcome to the Chamber today. Obviously, it has been a very interesting 24 hours. It is apt to have him in the Chamber to be able to address us on these pressing matters. When we talk about international relations and international trade, it is important first of all to look at our own country and where we are positioned. As the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (3 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Before I call the Senator to respond, I welcome to the Chamber the guests of former Minister of State Damien English: Mark Convery. Conor Sheridan, Adam Mulligan and Brian Mannion. They have come on a very good day. We had a debate with the Tánaiste this morning on international relations. Leaders' Questions will take place in the Dáil in a couple of minutes. It is a very...