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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Leader to announce the business for today, it gives me great pleasure as Cathaoirleach to welcome our very good friend, Eileen O'Donovan, bean chéile and wife of our colleague and friend iar-Cathaoirleach Denis O'Donovan, to the House today. Eileen is accompanied by her daughter Dr. Julie Bertz, and grandchildren, Chloe and Matthew. They are very welcome to Leinster...

Seanad: Resignation of Member (10 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Leader, I want to announce on the Order of Business that I have received notice in writing from Senator Regina Doherty of her resignation as a Member of Seanad Éireann. Consequently, a casual vacancy has occurred in the membership of the Seanad. On my behalf and I am sure on behalf of everyone here, I thank Senator Doherty for her terms as a Member of Seanad...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on Senator O'Loughlin, at the beginning of the Order of Business I neglected to congratulate the Filipino Government and the people on the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and the Philippines, which were established in July 1984. During that time, our bilateral relationship has developed significantly, including enhanced political engagement,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: All roads now lead to Senator Paul Gavan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: We will move from one part of west Cork to the other. I call Senator Tim Lombard.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Ms Bradley has not been nominated yet.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (9 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notification from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Mary Seery Kearney and Senator Barry Ward - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the timeline for the restoration of criminal legal aid fees and the re-establishment of the link with public sector pay. Senator Paul Gavan - The need for the Minister for...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (9 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Seanad guests of Senator O’Reilly. Elizabeth Ormiston is a former IFA leader and one of the first women elected. She is joined by Peter and his children, Philip, Moya and Aaron. They are very welcome. Members will be aware of the sad passing over the weekend of our friend and former colleague, John O'Mahony. John served with many of us in both Houses of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Céad míle fáilte. They are very welcome.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is proposing to extend the debate until 5.45 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Congratulations, Senator. I join in welcoming Councillor Noel Heavey, his wife Bernie and his grandchildren to the Gallery. Céad míle fáilte leo agus comhghairdeas leis an gcomhairleoir.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Tá an t-am caite.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Tá an t-am istigh.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind Members that on matters that Senator Dooley has raised, there is a need to be careful. There is a process under way by the Houses of the Oireachtas and it is incumbent upon all of us not to prejudge the outcome or what happened before, after or during. I want to protect all of us in that regard. There is a process and there are Members of the House on various bodies, including the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind everybody that there is a process and we should be conscious of it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Senator Clonan's guests, Ben Guerin from Blackrock, County Dublin, and Louis-Marie Windeck from Provence. I thank them for being here and hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before calling the Leader to reply to the Order of Business, I welcome the sister, niece and friends of our friend and colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Burke, to Leinster House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Leader. I welcome the guests of Deputy Kehoe: the Lacey family from Breen, Enniscorthy - Liam, Ita, Liam Jnr., Eva and Chloe. I thank them for being here and hope they will enjoy their visit. I welcome the guests of Senator Craughwell, who have come from the United States of America. I thank them for being here. Senator Craughwell has proposed an amendment to the Order of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Vincent P. Martin has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business and it was seconded by Senator Joe O'Reilly. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept the amendment.