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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Gallery our friend and colleague, the former Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives and now His Excellency the Ambassador of New Zealand to Ireland, Mr. Trevor Mallard. The ambassador is very welcome, and I thank him for being here this afternoon. I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Mary...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cash-for-Gold Outlets (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the Minister of State, in the Gallery today we have Aisling Heapes, who is a fifth year student in Kilrush Community School. She is here on work experience with Senator Garvey. She is very welcome. I hope she enjoys her stay in Leinster House.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Educational Disadvantage (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The time is up.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Educational Disadvantage (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator had an opportunity to speak and the Minister of State has replied. She is entitled to raise the issue again at a later date. We must move on.

Seanad: Visit of Polish Delegation (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome a delegation from the Polish Embassy, which is led by H.E. Ms Anna Sochaska, ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Ireland. They are very welcome as it is Poland's Constitution Day. I congratulate the ambassador and the people of Poland on the great celebration of Poland's Constitution Day, which is celebrated on 3 May. The embassy held a celebration last night, with some...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Leader back from her nuptials. We are glad to have her back. Congratulations or comhghairdeas.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I also welcome to our Public Gallery guests of Senator Fiona O'Loughlin. Mary McCarthy is here. Her granduncle, Gerald Bartley, was a former Fianna Fáil Deputy and Minister. I also welcome her husband, Liam, and her friends, who are here today. I am glad they are here. I offer our sympathies on the bereavement of her mum, who passed away recently. Mary is very welcome to be with us...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from Eastern Michigan University, who are here on a visit until Friday. I thank them for being with us in Dublin and for all their work and studies. I also welcome Pat and Aideen Burke and thank them for being here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: In calling Senator Higgins, I congratulate her and Ken on the wonderful news of their impending arrival. I congratulate her and wish her the best of luck. I wish her every joy and happiness.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Comhghairdeas.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We send our solidarity to the Sudanese people. The Senator is right that a number of them have lost family members. I thank her for raising that point.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator. I am glad one or two Members of the House understand the nature of the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim míle buíochas leis an Seanadóir.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Higgins proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 25 be taken before No. 1". It was seconded by Senator Ruane. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed.

Seanad: Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (3 May 2023)

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

Seanad: Social Welfare (Consolidated Claims, Payments and Control) (Amendment) (No. 2) (Qualifying Conditions) Regulations 2023: Motion (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the ladies from the Gortroe ladies club who are in the Public Gallery. In case Members do not know, Gortroe is a fine place in east Cork close to Youghal. The ladies can be very proud of their club man, Séamus Harnedy of St. Ita's, who played a great role for Cork in the Munster championship last Sunday.

Seanad: Reykjavik Summit of the Council of Europe: Statements (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Members for their contributions.

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (27 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Eireann has passed the Courts Bill 2023 on 26 April 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Eireann has passed the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022 on 26 April 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Eireann has agreed on 26 April 2023 to the amendment made by Seanad...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (27 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Eugene Murphy - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on school transport provision in north-east Roscommon, particularly in the Roosky and Termonbarry areas Senator Fintan Warfield - The need for the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and...