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Seanad: Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome to the Gallery the guests of Senator O'Loughlin from Seattle in Washington state. I hope they enjoy their visit to the Seanad and to Leinster House.

Seanad: Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: When is it intended to take Report Stage?

Seanad: Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?

Seanad: Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Parole (Special Advocates) Bill 2024: Second Stage (13 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan.

Seanad: Parole (Special Advocates) Bill 2024: Second Stage (13 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Parole (Special Advocates) Bill 2024: Second Stage (13 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Senators Ryan and Collins are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Parole (Special Advocates) Bill 2024: Second Stage (13 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Senators Scahill and Byrne are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Parole (Special Advocates) Bill 2024: Second Stage (13 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Parole (Special Advocates) Bill 2024: Second Stage (13 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (8 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Teresa Costello - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on arrangements in place with utility companies for the repair and reinstatement of road pavements when they have been dug up to gain access to carry out works. Senator Mark Duffy - The need for the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (8 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: The Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, is very welcome. We move to Senator Teresa Costello.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I call Senator Dee Ryan. I apologise to her as she should have been first.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome visitors from St. Brigid's Girls' National School, who are guests of Deputy McAuliffe. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House and to the Seanad Chamber. I hope they enjoy the rest of their day.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is Senator O'Reilly seconding Senator Keogan's proposed amendment?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome St. Brendan's Community School, Birr, County Offaly, who are guests of Deputy John Clendennen. I congratulate them on being winners of the European debating championships. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I call the Acting Leader, I convey my sympathy to former Deputy Brian Leddin on the passing of his mother, Kathleen Leddin, a former Mayor of Limerick and a councillor for 20 years in the city. I was the fourth female Mayor of Limerick and Kathleen was the fifth. There have only been five female mayors in 820-odd years. Kathleen was a very dedicated councillor and Mayor of Limerick....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: Does the Acting Leader mind if I welcome the students before they leave?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the students from Sancta Maria College in Mayo, who are guests of Deputy Keira Keogh. I hope they enjoy their visit here today.