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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is Senator Stephenson seconding Senator Harmon's proposal?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Senator Harmon proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 9 be taken before No. 1, which was seconded by Senator Stephenson. The Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept it. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex for Rent Bill 2025: First Stage (1 Apr 2025)

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

Seanad: Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex for Rent Bill 2025: First Stage (1 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: The Senator can speak to the section.

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Apr 2025)

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

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (1 Apr 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (27 Mar 2025)

Maria Byrne: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Linda Nelson Murray - the need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the criteria for local authorities to access funding for traffic calming measures. Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee - the need for the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the implementation...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Safety (27 Mar 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, who is no stranger to this Chamber.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Mar 2025)

Maria Byrne: As a little word of caution, unless the Senator has permission from people outside the House, it is better not to name them.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Mar 2025)

Maria Byrne: Thank you.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Mar 2025)

Maria Byrne: Before I call the Deputy Leader, I too thank Aisling Hart for her contribution to the Senate over many years. I have known Aisling since I was first elected her in 2016 and she has been absolutely exemplary in her role. I wish her all the very best in her retirement. She will be back for a day in a couple of weeks and we wish her all the best in the coming weeks. I call the Deputy Leader...

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (26 Mar 2025)

Maria Byrne: Does Senator Nelson Murray have a point of order?

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (26 Mar 2025)

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

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (26 Mar 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Special Education Provision: Motion (26 Mar 2025)

Maria Byrne: As there are no other Senators indicating, I welcome the Aire Stáit, Deputy Moynihan, and call him to speak.

Seanad: Special Education Provision: Motion (26 Mar 2025)

Maria Byrne: Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Mar 2025)

Maria Byrne: I raise the issue of the incremental purchase scheme that opened in Limerick yesterday in Cois na Sionainne in Clonmacken. It is a very good scheme for those on the housing waiting list and those in receipt of HAP and RAS. Three-bedroom houses are available for purchase by people who are willing to go the extra bit and put their savings forward for the purchase of a home. They have the...