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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Air Traffic Control Services (15 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Martin Heydon, and I thank him for being here. The first matter is in the name of Senator Clonan who has four minutes.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Fitzpatrick is first, I think.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I call Seanadóir Paddy Burke, the father of the House.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from Swords, Scoil an Teaghlaigh Naofa Sinsear, who are here in the Gallery. They are very welcome and are guests of Deputy Farrell. I had the pleasure of meeting them in the corridor. They are a wonderful group of students. In keeping with the tradition, I have offered them homework off tonight. They have said "No" and that they want to do homework but I think...

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator has raised a very important topic. I call Seanadóir Clonan to speak now, please.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Public Gallery the guests of Senator John McGahon from CBS Dundalk, County Louth. They are joined by Maria Doyle, who is known to many of us, and the parents. They are very welcome. I thank them for being here today. I hope they have a pleasant visit and make sure that Senator McGahon looks after them properly.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Congratulations to all involved, and well done to Senator Byrne on treading the boards.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (14 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make a statement on plans for a new farmers' charter of rights. Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Education to provide an update on the pilot school bus schemes to be introduced...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Farmers Charter (14 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Minister of State, Senator Hackett. Céad míle fáilte. An chéad chainteoir eile ná an Seanadóir Victor Boyhan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Dooley is a long-standing Member of the House. The uachtarán of Cumann Lúthchleas Gael is not here to defend himself-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I call Senator Joe O'Reilly.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Apologies, I should have called Senator Clonan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The president is not here to defend himself.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: To clarify, the request for an invitation to uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael was made in the name of Senator Gallagher. It is before the CPPO. I wish to inform Members that this is not a committee room; this is the Chamber of Seanad Éireann. If the uachtarán or any guest is asked to address the Seanad, it is not in an adversarial way. It is an honour to be asked to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome the guests of Senator Clonan. They are transition year students. I welcome Lulu and Emily from Kildare town and Athy and Theo Galligan and James Barron from Blackrock College. Theo is a cousin of Deputy Niamh Smyth's. I hope they have all had a very enjoyable time with Senator Clonan in their transition year work experience. I thank them for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator. Tá an t-am caite.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The time is up.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish all Members of the House would adhere to the time constraints. That is the point I am making.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, but we axed that one because of all the transgressions by Members in that regard. I call Senator Cassells.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not being lenient.