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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that. We did have pay restoration. We might not have had the incremental increase but we should be accurate. I would appreciate it if Members stuck to the two-minute limit and spoke to one item. I do not make the rules. They are made by the House. I have been trying to inform Senators of that for a long time. Senator Mark Daly, who was here, has tried to do the same. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator, commend her on her comments and congratulate both Nobel Prize winners. The Nobel decision was a very insightful one. I watched a clip of the news last night and I saw some of the scientists from UCC. It was a powerful piece and I thank the Senator. I call the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Daly.

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (28 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann passed the Control of Exports Bill 2023 on 27 September 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023 on 27 September 2023, which is considered by virtue of Article 20.2.2° of the Constitution to be a Bill initiated in Dáil...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (28 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make a statement on the establishment of a national forestry authority to work collaboratively with the public and private forestry sectors to progress the national forestry programme. Senator Martin...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Forestry Sector (28 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Hackett. I wish to convey to her on my own behalf and on behalf of the House our deepest sympathies to her on the very sad passing of her father. We send our deepest sympathies and hope she and her family are doing the best they can in these difficult times.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Ba mhaith liom fíor-fháilte a chur roimh an Taoiseach go dtí Seanad Éireann ar mo shon féin agus ar son bhaill Sheanad Éireann. I welcome the Taoiseach to Seanad Éireann. I welcome to the Public Gallery the students from Scoil Úna Naofa, Crumlin, who are here as guests of Senator Seery Kearney. They are very welcome. I also welcome Mr. Conor Myers...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: That was actually St. Augustine.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Time is slipping by. I ask Members to keep their presentations tight. Many people want to contribute but everybody may not get in.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Craughwell and Keogan are sharing time.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Craughwell and Keogan have a minute and a half each.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from the Harold School in Glasthule to Leinster House. They are guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, and I thank them for being here.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Burke and Lombard are sharing time. I ask them to be tight to time because I want to get in as well.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Cummins, Kyne and Ahearne are sharing time.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the delegation from the Kildare branch of Down Syndrome Ireland, who are here with Senator O'Loughlin. I thank the Taoiseach for facilitating the extension of the debate. Twenty-nine Senators have spoken. The Chair does not set the order of speakers, in case people were wondering, and the co-operation of the majority of Members of the House is welcome. To those who do not...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: You had your opportunity, Senator.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Thank you, Senator McDowell. We will have a bit of respect for the office of An Taoiseach.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator McDowell, you know the rules of the House better than most. You had your opportunity and you served in Cabinet, so please respect the Office of An Taoiseach. You have made your point quite forcefully on numerous occasions. Please let the Taoiseach conclude.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator McDowell. He has had his opportunity. The Senator is showing huge disrespect for a man of such experience in the both Houses. I am in the Chair-----

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Senator to please resume his seat, and to show respect to the Chamber and the Taoiseach.