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

Jerry Buttimer: There are no interruptions. Senator Murphy, please.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The song Senator Murphy spoke about is one that I always remember because it says “I have fallen down so many times”. I wish to be associated with the Senator’s remarks to the family and to Aslan on the death of Christy Dignam. He was a fabulous musician. To our girls in the Gallery, thank you very much indeed.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call Senator Clonan, I welcome the guests of Senator Craughwell in the Gallery, Denis and Teresa Ryder, from Tuam in County Galway. Denis has been for a long time a trade unionist and active in the labour movement. They are very welcome and I thank them for being here today.

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

Jerry Buttimer: We welcome Noelle as well. Sorry, I did not know she was here. She is very welcome indeed. I thank her for being with us.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call Senator Gavan, I welcome the students from the Navan Educate Together National School, County Meath. The boys and girls are very welcome to Leinster House and we hope the have a very pleasant visit. I thank them for their patience. As a token of our appreciation, I hope they will be given homework off for the rest of the week. Given the fine weather that is upon us and the...

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

Jerry Buttimer: As with the Senator, Councillor Paddy Meade got in touch with me this morning and I am sure that, along with other members of the House, our thoughts are with the workers in Tara Mines. The Senator is right that it is the job uncertainty about how long the future lay-offs will be for.I am sure Members will raise the matter. Councillor Meade was in touch with me this morning regarding it....

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

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senators and invite the Acting Leader, Senator O'Loughlin, to respond to the Order of Business.

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

Jerry Buttimer: He canvassed the whole of the Seanad.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome our guests to the Gallery. The young people are very welcome. I hope they have no homework for the rest of the week. Our non-young people who are not students are very welcome as well. Enjoy your visit.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Recommittal will be necessary in respect of amendments Nos. 2; 4 to 7, inclusive; 12; 13; 20; 21; 25; 26; 48 to 50, inclusive; and 52. I ask Members to note that by agreeing to the motion to recommit, the House will allow a Committee Stage-style discussion on those amendments. Therefore, Members may speak more than once on each of these amendments. In respect of other amendments, I remind...

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I will ask for that. Amendments Nos. 1, 11 and 42 to 44, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We resume the debate on the grouping of amendments Nos. 2, 4 to 7, inclusive, 12, 13, 20, 21, 25, 26, 48 to 50, inclusive, and 52. Senator Boyhan is in possession, so I will ask him to resume his contribution on this grouping.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: May I interrupt? There is a group in the Gallery who will be leaving us in two seconds. I welcome the group from Knockavilla community council in County Tipperary. In particular, I welcome Councillor Declan Burgess, who is a fine public representative and doing a great deal of good work.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: At this juncture I pay tribute to Senator Carrigy and his committee today on their very fine report. I congratulate him and his committee. They have done a great piece of work. Déanaim comhghairdeas leo.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from Blackrock College who are in the Visitors Gallery today as guests of Senator McDowell. They have recently completed transition year and fifth year. I also welcome Caroline and Neasa who are with them today. I also welcome our guests today from the United States of America, from Quinnipiac University law group in Connecticut. We also have a family from Brazil...

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: As it is now past 5.30 p.m., the debate must be adjourned in accordance with the order of the Seanad today.

Seanad: Gradam an Uachtaráin Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome our colleague and friend, Senator O'Loughlin, who is joined by Councillor Noel Heavey and members of the Newbridge community group. You are all very welcome. Senator Horkan has friends in the Public Gallery as well and I want to welcome them too.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann passed the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023 on 31 May 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Catherine Ardagh - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the pilot lung cancer screening programme and the timeline for the roll-out of a national programme. Senator Tim Lombard -The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the planned new...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from Loreto Primary School, Grange Road, to Leinster House today. They and their teachers are all very welcome. I thank them for being here. They are guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond. I hope they have a very good school tour in Leinster House today. They are joining us as we begin our business in the Seanad. In keeping with the tradition associated...