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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Work Permits (24 Jan 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on Senator McGahon, as Cathaoirleach and on behalf of the Members, I welcome on his first visit as the newly appointed Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, our former colleague and friend, Deputy Neale Richmond, who was formerly Senator Richmond. He is very welcome to Seanad Éireann and I congratulate him on his appointment and wish him,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh na Seanadóirí ar ais. Guím athbhliain faoi mhaise dóibh go léir. I also welcome to the Gallery, Councillor Karen Coakley. On her first official duty, I call on the Leader to outline the Order of Business for today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Craughwell. On behalf of the House, I welcome Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant John O'Brien and his partner, Orla Kettle, to the House. As we did at our final sitting before Christmas, we remember Private Seán Rooney and send our best wishes to Private Shane Carney. We thank them. We welcome Mr. O'Brien and thank him for his service. We hope that he and his...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator for her contribution and her extraordinary work on this particular matter. While not aiming to strike a discordant note, as I explained in my communication to the Senator, this is predominantly a matter of scheduling. The Minister is not answerable to the House in respect of his schedule. The committees and the Houses of the Oireachtas set their own work programmes. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that. We can talk again.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We can talk about it further.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator for her work.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Thank you.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I look forward to working with him and I thank him again for his work and his courtesy to me since I took office. Míle buíochas.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Are you proposing an amendment to the Order of Business, Senator?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Seanadóir Catherine Ardagh has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 18 be taken before No. 1". It was seconded by Senator Crowe. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept this amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Remuneration Information and Pay Transparency Bill 2023: First Stage (24 Jan 2023)

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

Seanad: Remuneration Information and Pay Transparency Bill 2023: First Stage (24 Jan 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I dtús báire, cuirim fáilte roimh an Seanadóir Norris. Tá sé ag féachaint go breá. We thrive on a contest and I congratulate Senator Boyhan on his excellent presentation today but also his sterling performance as a Member of this House since we came in here together in 2016. I thank my proposer and seconder for their very kind words. I thank Senator...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Dearbhaím go sollúnta go ndéanfaidh mé, go cuí agus go dílis agus a mhéid is eol agus is cumas dom, oifig Chathaoirleach Sheanad Éireann a fheidhmiú gan scáth gan fabhar, na rialacha mar atá siad leagtha síos ag an Teach seo a chur i bhfeidhm go cothrom neamhchlaonta, ord a choimeád agus cearta agus pribhléidí...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I want to build on the good work of Senator McGahon in making sure that a fitting memorial will be erected in Leinster House to remember the late Senator Fox. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. In keeping with the ethos of Seanad Éireann in promoting minority voices, I would like that Seanad Éireann during my time would in some way play a real role in promoting the human rights of...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I know William is watching at work. I thank my first cousin, J.J., and his wife, Nora, who have campaigned in every election with us. My second home is present - former Senator, Denis Cregan and his wife, Mary. I am their eighth child. I felt like I was always part of their family. I am joined by Dan Ryan and Enda, two friends of mine who have been with me all the time, and Ruth Lawlor,...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Just in case Members think I am going rogue already, I am just calling out names as they were indicated to me. Senator Pauline O'Reilly is next.