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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (16 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Erin McGreehan - The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to review the compensation package to farmers for the cull of livestock as a result of the breakout of foot and mouth disease in Louth in 2001. Senator Vincent P. Martin - The need for the Minister for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Agriculture Supports (16 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Heydon, to answer Senator McGreehan’s Commencement matter. I congratulate him and Senator Martin on Kildare's All-Ireland under-20 victory last Sunday.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Agriculture Supports (16 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure Senator McGreehan will be still wearing the red of Louth.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome members of the Young Presidents' Organization, YPO, Panama group, who are here today with Audrey Kearney and are guests of Senator Ahearn. I wish them well on their visit to Ireland and to Leinster House, our Parliament. I hope they have a very positive visit to Ireland.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendment No. 18 has been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 19 to 32, inclusive, have been ruled out of order because of a potential charge on the Exchequer.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Aon duine eile? An tAire? No.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Keogan has the floor.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Does the Minister wish to reply? No.

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann has passed the Civil Defence Bill 2023 on 10 May 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022 on 10 May 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Garret Ahearn - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on remaining restrictions in certain hospitals on partners attending antenatal and scan appointments and post-birth visits. Senator Maria Byrne - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on plans...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, is very welcome to the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Well said. I call Senator Fitzpatrick.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I acknowledge the strength of the Senator's emotions on this issue. The next speaker is Senator Sherlock.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabh mo leithscéal.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Public Gallery students from Monkstown Educate Together National School. I hope they enjoy their tour of Leinster House and I thank them for being here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Senator to consider talking to the Ceann Comhairle and I about the national bravery awards, and the possible posthumous recognition of Garda Coonan with an award. As the Senator has said rightly, the State award is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, but certainly, there is a wrong that I hope we can have a conversation about. I call Senator Conway.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I reiterate that the matter of awarding of the Scott medal is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, and him alone. I would not want us to think that we can interfere in that. However, it is important that we remember and reflect today on the service of Garda Coonan. We remember and thank him today. It behoves all of us to ensure that his memory is honoured in a very fitting way. I want to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Acting Leader to reply, I should clarify my remarks. Retired Garda Coonan is very much alive. My comment was in the context of his service in An Garda Síochána in case people misconstrued it.