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Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (26 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister, Deputy Donnelly, has indicated that he wishes to make a few final remarks.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024: Second Stage (26 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann agreed on 19 June 2024 to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Employment Permits Bill 2022. Dáil Éireann passed the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2023 on 19 June 2024, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the Civil Registration (Electronic Registration) Bill 2024 on 19 June 2024, to which the...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator John Cummins - the need for the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on delays in allocating funding to community groups under the community energy grant scheme. Senator Sharon Keogan - the need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sustainable Energy Communities (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call Senator Cummins, as I have done on all occasions when members of the Cabinet come to the House, I take the opportunity to thank the Minister, Deputy Ryan, for being here. It is good to have a member of Cabinet here taking a Commencement matter. On my own behalf and on that of the House, I thank the Minister for his service to public life and to the State. He announced his...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the Leader to outline the business for today, I welcome H.E. Florence Ensch, Ambassador of Luxembourg, who is in the Public Gallery. It is a wonderful opportunity for us to commemorate, celebrate and congratulate the people of Luxembourg on their national day, which is being celebrated on Sunday. It is the celebration of the Grand Duke's birthday. The ambassador has been a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Public Gallery members of staff from the Department of Health. I thank them for being here and for their service to the State and the work they do in the Department of Health. Míle buíochas for your work and endeavour.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call Senator Seery Kearney, I welcome to the Public Gallery her goddaughter, Amy Kearney. You are very welcome. I hope you have been treated royally this morning in Leinster House. I thank you for being here. You can be very proud of your godmother. She is doing a wonderful job. I hope she treats you well today, as I am sure she does every day.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I call the Acting Leader to reply. I join with Senator Seery Kearney and others in congratulating Senator Conway today on taking the Order of Business. He is a champion of inclusion and advocacy on behalf of the visually impaired community. He has shown how people can overcome all obstacles to lead a full life. It is great to have him in the chair today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I congratulate Senator Conway on his debut. Perhaps it could be a future elevation but we will not stray into that realm just now.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 9, 16, 27, 29, 49 and 53 are related and will be discussed together.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Mullen should go ahead.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: No. The groupings have been agreed. As Senator Mullen is aware, they are not done to prevent Members speaking.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The amendments in this group are 9, 16, 27, 29, 49 and 53. They are related and can be discussed together.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: What is Senator Mullen's difficulty?

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The norm, as Senator Mullen knows, is that we group related amendments. I am not trying to be obstructive to the Senator.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: That is the precedent of the House, as Senator Mullen knows well.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: As a long-standing Member of the House, he knows that is the precedent.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator can, but he is wrong if he does.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The groupings were probably circulated either last night or this morning. Members would have been aware of that before they came into the Chamber.