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Seanad: Moving Towards Zero Tolerance of Violence against Women: Statements (9 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before calling the Minister to reply, I thank Members for their participation in this important debate. In the coming weeks, I will work with the Ceann Comhairle and the Members of the Oireachtas collectively to support our women Members. This debate has shown us, very eloquently and emotionally, that we have an obligation as a society to end violence against women and gender-based...

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (9 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann passed the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021 on 8 February 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (8 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann passed the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022 on 1 February 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (8 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Joe O'Reilly - The need for the Minister for Defence to make a statement on the status of the 15 Army Reserve centres, excluding military barracks or military camps, to outline staffing, training nights held and the centres in use. Senator Paul Gavan - The need for the Minister for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (8 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, is very welcome.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (8 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: As Members will be well aware, fuair an iar-Aire agus iar-Bhall den Seanad, Niamh Bhreathnach, bás. Members will be aware that the former Minister and Senator, Niamh Bhreathnach, has died. She was born in Loughlinstown, Dublin, in 1945. She was one of five daughters born to civil servants, Breandáin Breathnach and Lena Donnellan, from whom she inherited her deep commitment to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind Members that when it comes to matters before the courts, we should be careful in our pronouncements. I appreciate the sensitivity of the matter the Senator raises.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We now move to two-minute slots. I remind Members that it is one item in the two-minute slot.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The next speaker is an Seanadóir Cloonan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry, Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Murphy. We appreciate and thank him for sharing those personal remarks.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator for his brevity. That allows me to bring in Senator Dolan if she can be very brief.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to be associated with the tributes and the remarks to the Turkish and Syrian people this afternoon. I extend to the Turkish people my own and our deepest sympathies and our support and solidarity. Senator Murphy so eloquently read out that beautiful text that epitomised what is so horrible about this event in Türkiye. I call on the Acting Leader to reply.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Martin has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 19 be taken before No. 1." The Acting Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (8 Feb 2023)

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

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (8 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022: Second Stage (8 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before we move on, I welcome the ladies from the ICA group in Santry. They are very welcome to the Visitors Gallery and I hope they have a very good visit. I must now put the question. Is it agreed?

Seanad: Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022: Second Stage (8 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should resume his seat.

Seanad: Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022: Second Stage (8 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: As you know, the House agreed the Order of Business.

Seanad: Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022: Second Stage (8 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not privy to that, as you know. The House agreed.