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

Jerry Buttimer: We are near the end of the school year. As a former teacher, I believe it is important to recognise the good work of the students and give the teachers a well-earned break from correcting.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Deputy is not here to defend himself.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should be careful not to name people in the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Prior to calling the Leader to announce the Order of Business, it is my sad duty as Cathaoirleach to announce to the House that the passing of our former colleague and friend, former Leas-Chathaoirleach, Paul Coghlan, occurred during our recess. As many of you will know, Senator Coghlan was a proud Kerryman, one of five children, a friend to all of us, who made a huge contribution to the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of clarification, is Senator Boyhan proposing that all Senators who wish to speak on the Bill receive 12 minutes?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Later today, Senator McGreehan's two sons, Eoin and Dónal, will be in the Oireachtas on a school tour with Mullaghbuoy National School. I am not sure if they will be here before the Order of Business ends. If they are, we will give them a céad míle fáilte. We hope they have a very good visit today. Before I call the Leader, I wish to say to Members that we will in due...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome students from Mullaghbuoy National School who have a very proud past pupil in Senator McGreehan. Where are Eoin and Donal? Seasaigí suas. Where is Donal? Tá sé anseo. They are very welcome to Leinster House. They can be very proud of their mum and I hope they have a very good day here. Maybe one day they will be here, in replacement of, or maybe with, their...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Annita Demetriou, Speaker of the Cypriot House of Representatives (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Members, distinguished visitors, ladies and gentlemen, those watching at home and online, it is my great pleasure to welcome Ms Annita Demetriou, President of the Cypriot House of Representatives to Seanad Éireann. Céad míle fáilte, you are very welcome. I also welcome the ambassador, H.E. Ms Charis Christodoulidou. I thank you for the very strong hand of friendship you...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Annita Demetriou, Speaker of the Cypriot House of Representatives (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Ms Demetriou for her powerful address. Today is the 158th birthday of William Butler Yeats. Ms Demetriou stands here on the centenary of his winning the Nobel Prize for literature. The students to which she referred are from Leckaun National School in County Leitrim. The boys and girls are very welcome. They have just heard the address by Ms Demetriou, President of the House of...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Annita Demetriou, Speaker of the Cypriot House of Representatives (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator might not be alone in that. I thank him for giving us a wonderful, whistle-stop tour of Cyprus. On behalf of the Green Party, I call Senator Garvey.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Annita Demetriou, Speaker of the Cypriot House of Representatives (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Annita Demetriou, Speaker of the Cypriot House of Representatives (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat. I thank Madam Speaker for those powerful words on the importance of peace and solidarity. I call on the Leas Cathaoirleach for his concluding remarks.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 Jun 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 Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the youth homelessness strategy and to report progress on its 27 distinct actions to prevent young people from entering homelessness, to improve the experiences of young people...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Homeless Persons Supports (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Martin Heydon.

Seanad: Visit of Italian Delegation (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Italian ambassador, H.E. Ruggero Corrias, and thank him for being here. The wonderful celebration of Italy's Republic Day, Festa della Repubblica, will take place tomorrow. Members will know that Italy's institutional referendum took place in 1946, when the people of the country chose that it should become a republic. Ireland has always been very friendly with Italy. We...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome our guests to the Gallery. I thank them for being here today. We hope they have a very enjoyable tour of Leinster House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senators Lombard and Murphy, but Senator Lombard in particular, who have been campaigning on this VAT issue for a long time, and I understand Senator Lombard's link to it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: You have already made a contribution, Senator Craughwell.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leader and I might jointly offer the students a no-homework night tonight.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: That requires a motion.