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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: We are only three days in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the teams from the various Departments who are working hard to keep all of the safe. I hope that sooner rather than later these measures will not be necessary. It is important that they are in place and that the likelihood of being caught is reasonably high. The cost of a PCR or antigen test is far less than a fine of €4,000 if people end up being prosecuted. I thank...

Seanad: Maternity-Paternity Leave for County and City Councillors: Motion (7 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: I thought I missed the boat. I was at another meeting online. I am really happy that I am able to contribute.I thank every Senator from the administrative panel. I am aware that the Cathaoirleach's name is precluded from being officially on the motion, but I do not doubt that he would be the first to sign it, if he was not in his position. Equally, it is great to see Senators O'Loughlin...

Seanad: Maternity-Paternity Leave for County and City Councillors: Motion (7 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: It worked well for both of us. All of a sudden the chair and the vice-chair were in Leinster House. I remember at the time that a councillor in our area in my own party who was on maternity leave from work but was not on maternity leave as a councillor. While she was willing to come in she felt that her workplace would see her in the council chamber and that she was well enough to go there...

Seanad: Maternity-Paternity Leave for County and City Councillors: Motion (7 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: Yes. We are trying to attract people into the profession. We are trying to attract members to represent society. We are looking at the terms and conditions for councillors. We need to look at the paternity and maternity leave, we need to look at all of the barriers. People are already sacrificing, potentially, part of their career. They are opting out, having to go to council meetings...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (3 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: Every Member present has contributed. I call the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, who is very welcome.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (3 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive reply to the debate.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (3 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (3 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 in the names of Senators Gavan and Ó Donnghaile are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: We are well past that.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: For the Senator's information there is no requirement for a seconding of a Committee Stage amendment but he is entitled to endorse the amendment anyway.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: Is the Senator pressing the amendment?

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: Senator Clifford-Lee should continue without interruption.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: I will let Senator Moynihan come back in.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: I understand this is an emotive subject. I will let Senator Moynihan back in to speak and she will be allowed to reply to the debate. Please allow Senator Clifford-Lee to continue without interruption. I did not ask-----

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: I would stop anyone else from interrupting anybody else.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: I will bring the Minister of State back in at some point, but does Senator Moynihan want to reply?

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: Does the Minister of State wish to add anything further?

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2021)

Gerry Horkan: When is it proposed to take next Stage?