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Seanad: Revised National Planning Framework: Motion (29 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I understand Senators McCormack and Conor Murphy are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Revised National Planning Framework: Motion (29 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Senators Cosgrove and Noonan are sharing time.

Seanad: Revised National Planning Framework: Motion (29 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: There are 13 minutes left and three speakers so I ask you to each take about four minutes. Next is Senator Kyne.

Seanad: Revised National Planning Framework: Motion (29 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I call on the Minister of State, I welcome Deputy Feighan to the Visitors Gallery. He is accompanied by Mr. Michael Dugher, former MP for Barnsley East, Mr. Michael Lonergan from the Irish Embassy in London, Mr. Jeff Cooke and Mr. David Wild. They are all very welcome and I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House and the Seanad.

Seanad: Revised National Planning Framework: Motion (29 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank Minister of State. I welcome guests of Deputy Maeve O'Connell to the Gallery. They are all very welcome and I hope they enjoy their visit here this evening. Enjoy the experience here, not only in the Seanad but in Leinster House as well.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Sharon Keogan - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the timeline for the construction and delivery of the Thornton Hall prison facility. Senator Mike Kennelly - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the community CCTV scheme and plans to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Prison Service (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I move to the next speaker I welcome Aoife Kennelly, daughter of esteemed Senator Mike Kennelly. I welcome her back from Australia, from where she has just returned. I hope she enjoys her time back in Ireland.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome Deputy Dempsey, who is accompanied by people from St. Oliver Post Primary School from Oldcastle, County Meath. I hope they enjoy their visit.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: That will be noted.

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Troy. I welcome our guests in the Gallery who are from Germany, Belgium and Ballymun. They are all very welcome and I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today.

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed to? Agreed.

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: The officials from the Department are very welcome and I congratulate them on the passing of the Bill.

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (10 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Third Level Education (9 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Harkin, to the House. I thank her for coming to discuss this important topic.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Visa Applications (9 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Moynihan, again. Before I call Senator Clonan to make his case, I welcome his guests: Ms Walaa Sabah from Gaza and Ms Fiona O’Rourke from the Irish Writers Centre at Trinity College Dublin. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Visa Applications (9 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome our guests to the Gallery. I hope you are enjoying your visit to Leinster House. Enjoy the rest of the day.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (9 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton.