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Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (26 Apr 2021)

Regina Doherty: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad on its rising on Monday, 26th April, 2021, shall adjourn until 10 a.m. on Friday, 30th April, 2021, in the Dáil Chamber, and unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Statements on Business and Covid-19. Statements on Business and Covid-19 shall commence...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Apr 2021)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. 3) Regulations 2021, referral to committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion re Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2021, referral to committee, to be taken on conclusion of No. 1, without debate; No. 3, motion re...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Apr 2021)

Regina Doherty: I thank colleagues for raising a wide variety of topics. I could not agree more with Senator Wall. I read with interest this morning our plans to ban the current practice of bookies being able to ask people to come in and bet, on a reduced number of numbers, on either a EuroMillions or a weekly lotto draw. It is very welcome. The national lottery, as an organisation, does tremendous good....

Seanad: Planning and Development Act 2000 Regulations: Referral to Joint Committee (19 Apr 2021)

Regina Doherty: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. 3) Regulations 2021, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 14th April, 2021, be referred to the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in accordance with Standing Order...

Seanad: Planning and Development Regulations: Referral to Joint Committee (19 Apr 2021)

Regina Doherty: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2021, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 14th April, 2021, be referred to the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in accordance with Standing Order 71(2)(b), which, not...

Seanad: Protection of Young Persons (Employment) Regulations: Referral to Joint Committee (19 Apr 2021)

Regina Doherty: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Protection of Young Persons (Employment) (Exclusion of Workers in the Fishing and Shipping Sectors) Regulations 2021, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 3rd March, 2021, be referred to the Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment, in accordance with...

Seanad: National Marine Planning Framework: Motion (19 Apr 2021)

Regina Doherty: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the draft National Marine Planning Framework, a copy of which was laid before Seanad Éireann on 24th March, 2021.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2021)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on reports regarding the Department of Health policy examined in the recent "RTÉ Investigates" programme, to be taken at 12 noon and to conclude at 1.15 p.m., with the opening contribution of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, contributions of Senators not to exceed six minutes and the Minister to be given not less than five minutes to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2021)

Regina Doherty: I thank colleagues for the variety of topics raised today. The project Senator Carrigy described would have huge merits in the area of Ballymahon and for the sections of society on which it would have positive impact. I will write to the Minister for Rural and Community Development and ask for the status of the funding from the rural regeneration fund. Senator McGahon raised the five-day...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2021)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the early signature of the Family Leave and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2021, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and to adjourn at 2 p.m. if not previously concluded; No....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2021)

Regina Doherty: I thank colleagues for the variety of topics raised. To respond to Senator McGreehan, I wish the Cooley sheep breeders and farmers a very good year. It has been difficult for many people. I am happy to accept the Senator's proposed amendment to the Order of Business. Senator Dolan raised the issue of St. Teresa's Special School in Ballinasloe. The best I can offer her is that I will...

Seanad: Family Leave and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2021: Motion for Earlier Signature (26 Mar 2021)

Regina Doherty: I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Family Leave and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2021 changed fromFamily Leave Bill 2021 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to him.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 Mar 2021)

Regina Doherty: I propose, notwithstanding anything in today's order, that No. 2a on the Supplementary Order Paper, a motion regarding the setting aside of Standing Order 29 on Monday, 29 March, be taken now.

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (26 Mar 2021)

Regina Doherty: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad on its rising on Friday, 26thMarch, 2021, shall adjourn until 10.30 a.m. on Monday, 29thMarch, 2021, in the Dáil Chamber and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended; (b) The Order of Business shall be proposed at 10.30 a.m.”

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2021)

Regina Doherty: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion of instruction to the committee regarding amendments to the Family Leave Bill 2021, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, statements on tourism, to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and to conclude at 3.30 p.m., with the opening contribution of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes and those of all Senators not to exceed six...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2021)

Regina Doherty: I thank Senator Cummins. County Waterford is having a particularly good week with regard to Government investment, and I want to congratulate the Senator and commend him for the work he has done on the announcement of funding for Waterford City and County Council last week. I know it was significant and that the Senator had championed the cause for many months. I said last week that he...

Seanad: Family Leave Bill 2021: Instruction to Committee (22 Mar 2021)

Regina Doherty: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, it be an instruction to the Committee of the whole Seanad, in relation to the Family Leave Bill 2021, that the Committee has the power to make amendments to the Bill for the purpose of amending the Judicial Council Act 2019 and the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003 in relation to the operation of personal injuries...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2021)

Regina Doherty: Guím Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona ar mo chairde go léir agus ar an diaspóra atá ag dul i méid i gcónaí ar fud na cruinne. Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an gCathaoirleach as an mbronntanas seamróga. Iontas álainn a bhí ann. Is é seo a leanas an tOrd Gnó inniu. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the extension of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2021)

Regina Doherty: I thank my colleagues. I agree with Senator Ahearn. I very much welcome the announcements by the medics yesterday that we can resume nursing home visits. All of us are aware of the pain and suffering of some of our elderly relatives caused not only by Covid but also by the loneliness they have experienced in the past 12 months. Anybody who has spoken to someone they know about loneliness...

Seanad: Extension of Reporting Deadline for Seanad Committee on Public Petitions: Motion (12 Mar 2021)

Regina Doherty: I move: That, in relation to the review by the Joint Committee on Public Petitions of its Orders of Reference, the instruction agreed by Order of the Seanad of 25th September, 2020, is amended by the substitution of ‘on or before 31st March, 2021’ for ‘within three months of its first meeting in the current Seanad’.