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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Public Gallery Cal Hayes, Abigail Hayes and Isobel Parks, who are guests of Senator Malcolm Byrne. Members of the famous Hayes family in Thurles, our guests run a number of wonderful hotels. They are very welcome to Leinster House.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: It gives me great pleasure to welcome to the Public Gallery Mary Tully, the esteemed wife of our colleague and friend Senator Joe O’Reilly. I also welcome Barry Sweeny and his brother Conan, who are here from Donegal. Hard luck last weekend and it is great to see them. I welcome Johnny McGuinness and his partner Tracy to Leinster House and thank them for being here. I thank them...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Can we let Senator Higgins make her contribution, please? I will allow any Member who wants to come in to do so. We are here until 9.30 p.m. so there are 20 minutes to go.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask Senators to speak to the amendments.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I will bring Senator Cummins back in again.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 134 to 154, inclusive, are related. Amendments Nos. 135 to 137, inclusive, are physical alternatives to amendment No. 134. Amendment No. 137 is a physical and logistical alternative to amendment No. 136. Amendment No. 142 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 141. Amendments Nos. 134 to 154, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 86 to 113, inclusive, are related; amendment No. 89 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 88; amendment No. 97 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 96; amendment No. 104 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 103; and amendment No. 110 is a physical alternative to 109. Amendments Nos. 86 to 113, inclusive, will be discussed together.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 49 to 56, inclusive, are related; and amendments Nos. 53 and 54 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 52; and these amendments may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir. The Minister of State does not want to reply.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Last night Senator Dooley had just concluded his contribution on section 11. Does any other Member wish to contribute on section 11? Does the Minister of State wish to reply on section 11?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I was nearly going to announce Commencement Matters but that is for a different day. I call the Leader to announce the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The cavalry is coming.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery Sinéad McCann, who is in our committee secretariat and her guests. They are welcome. I thank them for being here and I thank Sinéad for all her work. I hope she gets a good break. I call Senator McGahon.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: She has not proposed any so far. It will be after the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the guests of our colleague and friend, Senator Alice-Mary Higgins, Ms Katie Patterson, Mr. Scott Murphy and Ms Bridget Murphy who hail from San Francisco. Céad míle fáilte. I hope you have a very pleasant and enjoyable visit and you enjoy today's proceedings in Leinster House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Mr. Jim Harvey, one of our chief ushers here in Leinster House who has been a great friend to all of us in the House and his guests. His guests should make sure Jim pays for lunch because he has loads of money. He has his confirmation money I am told. Jim is very welcome and I thank him for all his courtesy to us in the Oireachtas. Anois, glaoim ar Threoraí an tSeanaid chun...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I will let the Leas-Chathaoirleach take the Chair.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I know I am cranky but it is hard to hear myself, the clerk and other people when I can hear a racket. It is in case anything is challenged. I know it is the end of term but let us get to the end of the day without making any mistakes.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The House stands adjourned until 9.30 a.m. tomorrow in accordance with the orders of the Seanad today.