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Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Tánaiste to the House for Committee Stage of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024, which is set to conclude at 4.30 p.m., if not previously concluded.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: I remind the Senator that this was an item for this morning during the Order of Business. The Order of Business was agreed to.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: Before I call the Tánaiste, I welcome Delegate Sam Rasoul from the 38th District of Virginia, who is here with Senator Malcolm Byrne. He and his family are most welcome to Seanad Éireann.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: The Senator asked a question. He might let the Tánaiste reply.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: That is not in the amendment.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: That does not relate to the Minister.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: We must stick to the amendment.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: Senator, we must stick to the amendment on the command structure.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: You are speaking more generally about the Defence Forces.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: You are not. It is the Chair's view on whether it is in line with the amendment.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: Otherwise, we would never finish. Are you pressing the amendment?

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: Amendments Nos. 2 to 5, inclusive, and 18 to 21, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Amendment No. 3 is a physical alternative to No. 2. Amendment No. 5 is a physical alternative to No. 4. Amendment No. 19 is a physical alternative to No. 18. Amendment No. 21 is a physical alternative to No. 20. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: I welcome the retirement group from Bord Gáis, who are guests of Senator Carrigy. I thank them for being here.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: Before I call on Senator Wilson, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery Michael Flatley and Niamh. Michael is famous for 30 years ago being one of the duo in the famous "Riverdance" but also the feet of flames in "Lord of the Dance". We are most honoured to have them here today, especially on the 30th anniversary of Riverdance but also due to the fact that he is a great friend of...

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Second Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Second Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Second Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Second Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: I remind Senators that there is an appeal in this case, so we have to be very careful in the context of anything we say.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: I join the Senator in commending the bravery of those who came forward on that most horrific issue that has plagued us. It is not just today; we have unfortunately been debating it for many years and decades. Change is coming but very slowly. More change must come for the sake of our society. I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery, from Mississippi, Jay Hopson, Michelle,...