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Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (1 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Will the Senators claiming a division please rise?

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (1 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: As fewer than five Members have risen I declare the question lost. In accordance with Standing Order 61 the names of the Senators dissenting will be recorded in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Seanad.

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (1 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I understand that the Minister wishes to say a few words.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (30 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann has agreed on 24 April 2024 to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Gas (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023, changed from the Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (30 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Prior to reading Commencement matters, I welcome the guest of Senator Clonan, retired sergeant and UN veteran, Paul Clarke. He is very welcome. I thank him for his service around the world on behalf of the nation. Míle buíochas. I also welcome Melview National School from Longford town, with teachers Kevin Reynolds, Conor Murphy, Eamonn Brennan and Kathleen O’Connell....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: International Protection (30 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming to the House. Céad míle fáilte.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Leader to announce the Order of Business I want to advise the House of the possibility that we will have the Speaker of the Malaysian House of Representatives with us during proceedings. I apologise in advance if I have to interrupt Members' contributions to facilitate this visit.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Kyne is a long-standing Member of the Oireachtas. He had his opportunity. Let Senator Boyhan speak without interruption please.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator. Anois, glaoim ar an Treoraí le freagra a thabhairt ar ár ngnó.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I ask the Leader to propose a sos, cuirim fíorfháilte roimh chuairteoirí an Leas-Cheann Comhairle, an Teachta Catherine Connolly, agus roimh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle féin chuig an Seanad. I also welcome Deputy Grealish and the Claddagh Residents Association to the House.

Seanad: Visit of Malaysian Delegation (30 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: It is my distinct pleasure as Cathaoirleach to welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery members of the parliamentary delegation from Malaysia, who are visiting Ireland this week. They are led by His Excellency Mr. bin Abdul, who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The delegates are welcome to Leinster House. I also welcome Malaysia's ambassador and thank him for his...

Seanad: Visit of Malaysian Delegation (30 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope our guests enjoy their visits.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, OPW, to provide an update on the development of the planned coastguard station at Courtown Harbour, County Wexford. Senator Gerard P. Craughwell - The need for the Minister...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before calling on the Leader to propose the Order of Business, I would like to welcome the ambassador from the Netherlands, H. E. Maaike van Koldam, to the Public Gallery. She is very welcome and I thank her for being here. We, of course, will celebrate tomorrow the national day of the Netherlands, King's Day, which marks the birthday of his majesty, King Willem-Alexander. As Members will...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: We are also joined by guests of Senator Mary Seery Kearney: Carol and John Walsh, Michael Fitzpatrick and Steve Murray. They are very welcome and I wish them a céad míle fáilte. During the Order of Business we will be joined by the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Mr. Edwin Poots. Anois, an Seanadóir Fiona O'Loughlin.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: To clarify, as the Senator will know, operational matters are not a matter for any Minister. It is a matter for the Garda Commissioner who allocates resources, including Garda personnel. That is the reason the Commencement matter was ruled out of order.

Seanad: Visit of Estonian Delegation (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: We are joined by our parliamentary colleagues from Estonia. Before I call on Senator O'Hara, I welcome the members of the Estonia-Ireland parliamentary friendship group, led by Ms Maris Lauri and the ambassador, H.E. Ms Kairi Künka, who are here this morning. They are very welcome. I thank them for being in Leinster House. We wish them a successful visit. I thank the ambassador for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry; the rules are the rules.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Can I interrupt the Leader for just a second if she does not mind?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to our Distinguished Visitors Gallery the honourable Mr. Edwin Poots, MLA, who, as Members know, is the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly. He is very welcome to Leinster House. I thank him for being here. We look forward to working closely with him in his new role. There will always be a welcome for him here in Leinster House. We look forward to working with him and his...