Results 341-360 of 1,262 for speaker:Garret Ahearn
- Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Apr 2025)
Garret Ahearn: Before we begin, I welcome Senator Mark Duffy to the Chamber, with Karen Duffy and Cora Gordon. They are all very welcome to the Seanad, I hope they enjoy the day. They are being well looked after by Mark who does very good work for us here in Leinster House and we thank him for his service.
- Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Apr 2025)
Garret Ahearn: When is it proposed to take next Stage?
- Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Apr 2025)
Garret Ahearn: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Mar 2025)
Garret Ahearn: I would like to be associated with the comments about Aisling Hart and wish her well on her retirement. Her years of service have been incredible and she has played a key role in the functioning of this House and this building. Her service to Leinster House and the country is undeniable. I wish her well on her retirement. I was going to speak on issues relating to work permits but I...
- Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2025: Motion (27 Mar 2025)
Garret Ahearn: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2025, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 6th March, 2025.
- Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2025: Motion (27 Mar 2025)
Garret Ahearn: I also welcome our guests. The Minister is welcome to the House. I wish her well in her new portfolio. She will have a busy couple of years, but we are here to support and help her in any way we can. I acknowledge the work she did on St. Patrick's Day – not everyone sees those ministerial duties being carried out. I had the privilege of being in London and the UK Parliament where...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (26 Mar 2025)
Garret Ahearn: I welcome guests of Deputy John Lahart to the Chamber who are students and teachers from St. Pius X Girls' National School. I am aware a grand-niece of the Deputy is also here. They are very welcome. I hope they enjoy the day and learn a lot. There might be some future politicians in the group. If they have not done so already, I instruct the teachers to give a day off homework today.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2025)
Garret Ahearn: Will the Leader invite the new Minister for sport to come the Chamber at some point at his convenience? As the Leader will know, the sports capital grant has been very beneficial to clubs throughout the country, including in my own area in Tipperary. This was a scheme that was reintroduced a number of years ago by Fine Gael when we were in government. Can we have a discussion with the...
- Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Mar 2025)
Garret Ahearn: Amendment No. 1, in the name of Senator Collins, has been ruled out of order due to a potential charge on Revenue.
- Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Mar 2025)
Garret Ahearn: Amendments Nos. 2 and 3, in the name of Senator Collins, have been ruled out of order as they are not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill and due to a potential charge on Revenue.
- Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Mar 2025)
Garret Ahearn: Amendments Nos. 4 and 5, in the name of Senator Collins, have been ruled out or order as they are not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill and due to a potential charge on Revenue.
- Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Mar 2025)
Garret Ahearn: Amendments Nos. 6 to 8, inclusive, 10 and 11 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.
- Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Mar 2025)
Garret Ahearn: I thank the Minister of State. My apologies to Senator Collins, I did not ask her if she wanted to speak before the Minister of State. If she does now, she is more than welcome to do so. Otherwise, I will put the question to the House.
- Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Mar 2025)
Garret Ahearn: No, amendments Nos. 10 and 11.
- Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Mar 2025)
Garret Ahearn: Absolutely.
- Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Mar 2025)
Garret Ahearn: Amendment No. 9 is out of order as it involves a potential charge on the Revenue.
- Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Mar 2025)
Garret Ahearn: Does the Minister of State wish to respond? I want to check that Senator Collins was speaking on amendment No. 12.
- Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Mar 2025)
Garret Ahearn: Amendment No. 14 is out of order, as it is not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill. We are on amendment No. 12.
- Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Mar 2025)
Garret Ahearn: That is fine. Does the Senator wish to speak on amendment No. 12?
- Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Mar 2025)
Garret Ahearn: Does the Minister of State wish to respond on amendment No. 12?