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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I will begin by thanking our colleague, Senator Keogan, for organising a wonderful fundraiser for UNICEF this morning. I thank her, Ms Samantha Long, Ms Reka Szocs and the catering staff in Leinster House for the wonderful work done this morning. In particular, I thank Senator Keogan for her wonderful work in gathering the ambassadors to come in to raise funds for UNICEF. Peter Power, the...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator McDowell raised a matter regarding the EU scrutiny committee. That is not a matter for the Leader but for the chair of the committee who, I understand, is actively trying to organise a meeting. I will be happy to expedite that with the Senator and I spoke to him on that.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from Galway Community College. Tá fíor-fháilte rompu go léir go dtí Teach Laighean. I thank them and their teachers and all for bringing them. I hope they have a positive day with us. I call the Leader to reply to the Order of Business.

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

Jerry Buttimer: An amendment to the Order of Business has been proposed by an Seanadóir Niall Ó Donnghaile: "That No. 3 not be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 4 and 7 to 9, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before the Minister responds, I welcome the students from Mercy Secondary School, Kilbeggan, County Westmeath, who are guests of the Minister for State at the Department of Defence, Deputy Peter Burke. I welcome the students and their teachers to Leinster House. Tá fíor-fháilte roimh gach duine.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 10 and 11 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 12 to 14, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I take this opportunity to welcome the second group from the Mercy Secondary School who are with us in the Gallery.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I concur with the Senator and thank him for his kind remarks about the Library and Research Service. They are an extraordinary bunch of people who assist us as parliamentarians. I thank the Senator for giving them a well-deserved shout out.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Government amendments Nos. 19 and 20 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed. The section is opposed by Senator Higgins.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 21 to 24, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 28 to 31, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Visit of Maltese Delegation (1 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: With the indulgence of the House, before I call on the next speaker I welcome the President of Malta, H. E. Dr. George Vella, to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. He is very welcome here today and I thank him very much for his visit. I know he has had a busy day today and has been with President Higgins and with the Taoiseach. On my own behalf and on behalf of Seanad Éireann, I...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome a delegation from the Embassy of the United States: Mr. Peter Glennon, Mr. Ted Danovitz and, for the first time in the Oireachtas, Mr. Peter Thesis. They are very welcome and I thank them for being here. Amendment No. 5 has been ruled out of order as there is a potential charge on the revenue.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (28 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann passed the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022 on 22 February 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (28 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on the Institutional Burials Act 2022, which provides a lawful basis for the excavation, exhumation and identification of remains, and their dignified reburial at...