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

Jerry Buttimer: Sorry, Senator Mullen. The acting leader is up.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Thank you, Members.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Mullen, you know the rules of the House. There are to be no interruptions when the acting leader is replying to the Order of Business.

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

Jerry Buttimer: We should show a good example to the students who are watching.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Thank you, Senators.

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

Jerry Buttimer: An amendment to the Order of Business has been proposed in the name of Senator Ward: "That No. 18 be taken before No.1." It has been seconded by Senator Lombard and the acting leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept the amendment.

Seanad: Consumer Insurance Contracts (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Consumer Insurance Contracts (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (31 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Ned O'Sullivan - The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to review the powers of enforcement under the Companies Act 2014 in the case of a public company defaulting on its obligation to allow access to the register of members. Senator Tim Lombard - The need for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Company Law (31 May 2023)

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

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid – Matters on the Business of the Seanad (31 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from Balla national school in County Mayo. I am sure they are no stranger to the Leader. I welcome them to Leinster House and hope they have a very enjoyable and pleasant visit. I am sure they will join with me in thanking their teachers for all the work they do on their behalf. President Biden said, "Mayo for Sam" but I will say, "Cork for Sam", having seen Cork...

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid – Matters on the Business of the Seanad (31 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Excellent.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne to the Public Gallery with her guests. I also welcome the students from Claremorris in County Mayo. There must be a big exodus from Mayo to Leinster House today because this is the second school from Mayo to visit us. President Biden said, “Mayo for Sam” but I will say, “No homework tonight and tomorrow night.” I thank the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not think Senator Boylan would be too impressed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I intervened last week to thank Senator Lombard for this. I also commend Councillors Murphy and O'Sullivan. I was bemused by the loss of the blue flag status. I use that beach every week in winter, summer, spring and autumn. Members who have not been in west Cork should please visit Garretstown. It is one of the most idyllic spots in the country. That week did more damage to the tourism...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senator Carrigy on the training that I undertook with the Ceann Comhairle last Friday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask Members of the different groupings in Leinster House to encourage their members to sign up to the training. It is a wonderful hour and a half. As Senator Carrigy said, we are aspiring to be the first autism-friendly Parliament. I ask Members of different groups to persuade their members and staff to engage in the process. It would be much appreciated. The Ceann Comhairle and I have...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Boyhan. On that point, 980 families from Cork have benefited from Ronald McDonald House. It has a wonderful map of the country that shows how every county in Ireland has benefited from the house. One other statistic is that one family from Armagh visited. It is interesting. I thank Senator Boyhan. It is a wonderful charity.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of clarification, arising from yesterday's proceedings, I received a number of telephone calls and emails. I wish to inform people, predominantly those listening from outside the House, that as I adjudicate on amendments to all Bills, I am governed, as Members here know, by Standing Orders. That is why amendments are ruled out of order. It is not a personal decision by me, as...

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Boyhan been given the task of moving amendments in the absence of Members. How stands the amendment?