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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...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Before I ask the Acting Leader to call the Order of Business, I welcome the Dutch ambassador this afternoon as we celebrate Dutch national day. I welcome Ambassador Palm and his deputy, defence attaché Lieutenant Colonel Piso, to the House. Of course, we are celebrating the Netherlands' King's Day, their national holiday and birthday of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander. I thank them...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Acting Leader to outline the Order of Business for today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator did a good job.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Careful now.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator, your time is up.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Are we seeking a debate on housing? We are.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend the Senator on his work on the initiative that was launched yesterday, and on his leadership in the area of autism and creating autism awareness. As Cathaoirleach, I will be writing to all Members to encourage them to accept that we need to make our Parliament autism-friendly by December 2023. That requires all of us collectively to do that together. I thank Senator Carrigy and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Public Gallery the students and staff from Greystones Educate Together National School who are on a tour today. They are very welcome and I hope they have a pleasant visit to the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: No interruptions, please. Senator Ahearn has the floor.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Byrne had his opportunity. Let the Acting Leader reply.