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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

Gerry Horkan: The Senator may speak after the vótáil.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I do not think so. The Senator may speak after the vote.

Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, back to the House once more to deal with the Report and Final Stages of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022. Before we commence I remind Senators that they may only speak once on Report Stage. If they propose an amendment, they may reply to a discussion on the amendment. Each non-Government amendment must be seconded....

Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Amendment No. 4 is in the names of Senators, Warfield, Ó Donnghaile, Boylan and Gavan and arises from Committee proceedings. Amendments Nos. 4, 6, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Before I call other Senators, I welcome Mr. Ralph D. Day and Mr. John Shannon from the United States of America to Leinster House. They are guests of Deputy James O'Connor. They are both welcome to Leinster House. I hope they enjoy their evening.

Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Gerry Horkan: We might acknowledge the departure of our visiting guests and acknowledge they are all very welcome.

Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Gerry Horkan: The Minister, without interruption.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Gerry Horkan: The purpose of today’s meeting is for the joint committee to continue to discuss its pre-legislative scrutiny of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill. We are joined by Mr. Michael Kingston and Mr. Ciaran McCarthy. They are both very welcome. I will read a note on privilege for both our witnesses and members. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I thank Mr. Kingston for his comprehensive opening statement. We will now hear from members, beginning with Deputy O'Rourke.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I am conscious we are giving each member five members. At this stage, we are ten minutes in-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Gerry Horkan: That is okay. We will be able to cover more points as we come to each member. Mr Kingston may conclude.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Very much so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Gerry Horkan: This is a very sensitive topic. I am conscious that Mr. Kingston has much to contribute, but I want to be able to bring in the members. Mr. Kingston will be able to respond to each of the members and add more in response to each of them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Gerry Horkan: To clarify, we did get a redacted copy of the Lacey report this morning, so it has been circulated to the committee.