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Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (17 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I call on the Taoiseach, Deputy Leo Varadkar, to confirm his appointment by the President as Taoiseach and to move the motion. Ar ais chugat arís, a Thaoisigh.

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (17 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Deputy. I understand Deputy Higgins wants to second that proposal.

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (17 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Taoiseach. Our first business is the nomination of a new Taoiseach, on which I will now receive motions. I understand Deputy Bruton has a proposal to put to the House.

Éirí as Oifig an Taoisigh - Resignation of Taoiseach (17 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: A Theachtaí, ag an suí fíor-iontasach seo, tá stair le déanamh againn inniu. Glaoim ar an Taoiseach.

Income Eligibility for Social Housing Supports: Statements (15 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank Deputy Cahill for those words of wisdom.

Income Eligibility for Social Housing Supports: Statements (15 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I must be more discreet.

Defects in Apartments - Working Group to Examine Defects in Housing Report: Statements (15 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Words of wisdom from Deputy Canney. I thank him for the benefit of his practical experience.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Homes (14 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, for being here to deal with this matter.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister of State for being so frank.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Homes (14 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We will now move back to the first Topical Issue matter, which was submitted by Deputy Flaherty.

Nationalisation of the Energy System: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding nationalisation of the energy system. Today, on the question, "That the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and, in accordance with Standing Order 80(2), that division must be taken now.

Current Issues Affecting the Health Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion on current issues affecting the health service. On Tuesday, 13 December 2022, on the question, "That the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 80(2), that division must be taken now.

Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Deputy. It pains me to interrupt him when he is in full flight. The time permitted for this debate having expired, I am required to put the following question in accordance with an Order of the Dáil of 13 November: “That in respect of each of the sections undisposed of, that the section is hereby agreed to in committee; the Title is hereby agreed to in committee; the...

Suspension of Member (14 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: On 9 November 2022, Deputy Marc MacSharry made remarks in the Dáil in which he alleged bias for over a year on the part of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and, by extension, myself, in the selection of Questions on Policy or Legislation. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle, who was in the Chair at the time, ruled that the conduct of the Deputy was disorderly and suspended the sitting due to great...

Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Amendments Nos. 45 to 48, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Amendments Nos. 45, 46 and 48 are logical alternatives.

Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: On a technicality, these amendments, Nos. 46 to 48, inclusive, were grouped with amendment No. 45, which was withdrawn. Therefore, prior to that amendment being withdrawn, there should have been a discussion if Deputy Cian O'Callaghan wanted to discuss these other amendments. Therefore, while I am taking it that the Deputy has moved amendment No. 46, I do not think I would be in compliance...

Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It might have been but the amendment was withdrawn. We might have all made errors.

Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Very briefly then.

Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Yes.

Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am always in a Christmas spirit.