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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Emergency Services (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Emergency Services (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I ask the Acting Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome the students from Leamlara National School in County Cork. I had the pleasure of meeting them earlier. I want to welcome Aaron, who is here as well. Cuirim céad míle fáilte roimhe and to all his friends, students and teachers. They are all welcome. They are from a great part of east Cork. There...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Boyhan. I endorse the Senator's remarks about Bloom. I was there in the Phoenix Park last night and the Senator is correct. There is great work being done.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator. I welcome Deputy Michael Creed to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery, and his guest Michael Healy from Macroom. Michael is very welcome, and Deputy Creed is also very welcome. Anois, glaoim ar Threoraí an tSeanaid chun freagra a thabhairt ar an Ord Gnó.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: An amendment to the Order of Business has been moved by Senator McDowell: "That No. 10 be taken before No. 1". The amendment was seconded by Senator Boyhan. The Acting Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: First Stage (29 May 2024)

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

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: First Stage (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: First Stage (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the other group of students from Leamlara in east Cork who are here today. We already had their other colleagues and classmates here earlier. It is always good to see the home of hurling represented in Leinster House. They are very welcome.

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: First Stage (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Galway has gone out of the championship but Cork is continuing in it.

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Committee Stage (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: This debate is to adjourn at 5.30 p.m., if not previously concluded. I welcome to the House the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond. I wish him céad míle fáilte.

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Committee Stage (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 2, 9, 28 and 33 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Committee Stage (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendment No. 4 is grouped with amendment No. 1 but no one was here to move that amendment. I will ask the Senator to move amendment No. 4 separately.

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Committee Stage (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: We are dealing with amendments Nos. 2, 9, 28 and 33. Does the Senator have a copy of the groupings?

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Committee Stage (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: We will try to get her one. They are available in the anteroom. Amendments Nos. 2, 9, 28 and 33 are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Committee Stage (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Gallery the guests of Senator Martin Conway and Deputy Alan Dillon from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland. They are very welcome. A neighbour of mine, Leo O'Halloran, and his friend, Ewan, are here. I thank everybody for being here.

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Committee Stage (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Does the Minister of State wish to come in?

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Committee Stage (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 3, 10 and 32 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Committee Stage (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Deputy Michael Ring to the House with his guest, Darren Forde. Céad míle fáilte. Apologies, Senator.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (28 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters; Senator Paddy Burke - The need for the Minister for Education to review the contracts and employment conditions of primary school teachers given the need for the introduction of a special rate of pay for teachers in rent pressure areas. Senator Robbie Gallagher - The need for the Minister...