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

Joe O'Reilly: I want to do two things. First, I want to congratulate the well-deserved incoming Leas-Chathaoirleach and then I want to say a couple of word about my time in the role and thank some people. I will do all of that as succinctly as I can. I said some things earlier today about Senator Mark Daly and the energy, courtesy and all of the great qualities he brought to the role of Cathaoirleach....

Seanad: Cuimhneachán ar Chothrom Céad Bliain an Chéad Suí de Seanad Éireann – 11 Nollaig 1922 - Commemoration of the Centenary of the First Sitting of Seanad Éireann – 11 December 1922 (12 Dec 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: A Chathaoirligh, a Thaoisigh, Government Ministers, former Senators and distinguished guests, deirtear gur ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine. It is with that sentiment in mind that I seek to bring this 100th anniversary commemoration sitting to a conclusion. Today we are reflecting on the last 100 years of the Seanad and looking back on the people in whose shadows we walk:...

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State and colleagues.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendment No. 1 in the name of Senator Moynihan is deemed to be out of order, as it is in conflict with the principles of the Bill.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: The amendment would repeat all of the provisions of the Bill relating to the Planning and Development Act 2000 after a period of 18 months. The Bill, as read a second time, agreed to the principle of the Bill having permanent effect. The amendment must be ruled out of order in accordance with Standing Order 154, as it is in conflict with the principle of the Bill, as read a second time.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: With respect, let me explain in a helpful fashion. The ruling is made by the Cathaoirleach. The Senator can discuss it with the Cathaoirleach and the Clerk of the Seanad, Mr. Groves.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Also, the Senator can bring the point to the CPPO-----

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: The Senator can bring it again-----

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Does the Senator wish-----

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: At this point, I want to welcome the students and teachers from Drogheda Grammar School. It is great to have them here in the Houses of democracy. I hope they have a nice day in the city as well. Well done to the teachers, because it is important that the students come here. Hopefully they will not be so unimpressed that none of them will want to come here after it. We will move on, on...

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Please do not go back there, with great respect.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: The Senator is just acknowledging it-----

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Thank you. That is all. We are moving on.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendment No. 2 in the name of Senator Higgins is deemed out of order as it is in conflict with the principles of the Bill and it is a direct negative.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: That is already done. The Order of Business is already agreed.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: There is no time limit on the debate.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Before the Minister of State responds, I want to point out for the record and to keep everything straight, there is no time limit on this debate. It started at 10.30 a.m. and there is no suggestion of an end point. We are happy to arrange a rota of Chairs and to be here until tomorrow morning, continually if necessary. We will go back to the Minister of State.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendment No. 4 is in the names of Senators Warfield, Gavan, Boylan, Ó Donnghaile and Higgins. Amendments Nos. 4, 23 to 25, inclusive, and 28 are related. Amendments Nos. 24 and 25 are physical alternatives to No. 23. Amendments Nos. 4, 23 to 25, inclusive, and 28, may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the young people and their teachers in the Gallery. It is wonderful to have them here. I hope they have a nice day here.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendments Nos. 5 to 7, inclusive, 12 and 13 are related and may be discussed together.