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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Sports Funding (1 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a very good point. I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Leader to outline the Order of Business, on my behalf and, I am sure, on behalf of all of us as Members of Seanad Éireann, I extend our comhghairdeachas and congratulations to the new Congressman-elect in New York, Tim Kennedy, who is a great friend of mine and of Senator Daly. Last night he won the special election for the vacant seat in the 26th District of New York....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Visitors Gallery the guests of our friend and colleague, Senator Mary Seery Kearney. Ceád míle fáilte.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish everyone a happy May Day. I thank Senator Moynihan and call Senator Daly.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: It is wonderful to celebrate 25 years of Lyric FM. I have to admit I am a Marty Whelan anorak. I choose to listen to him every morning. He is a wonderful broadcaster. Senator McDowell might indulge in this; two of my other favourite presenters are Aedín Gormley and Evelyn Grant. I had the pleasure of working with the latter in RTÉ Radio Cork. She has a wonderful programme on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senators.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir. Anois, glaoim ar an Treoraí le freagra a thabhairt ar ár ngnó.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: An amendment to the Order of Business has been proposed by Senator Malcolm Byrne: "That No. 8 be taken before No.1." It has been seconded by Senator Casey and the Leader has indicated she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2024: First Stage (1 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2024: First Stage (1 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2024: First Stage (1 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose the suspension of the House until 12.45 p.m. Is that agreed? Agreed.

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 amendment 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 do not want to interrupt the Senator but we are on amendments Nos. 3, 4 and 7 which are dealing specifically with the right to protest within 100 m of an entrance. I ask the Senator to please keep it relevant to that.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I remind the Senator that we are on amendments Nos. 3, 4 and 7, which are to do with the right to protest. They have nothing to do with woke agendas or anything like that. I am trying to be fair to everybody.

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

Jerry Buttimer: We are on amendments Nos. 3, 4 and 7.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is now in the realm of repetition. He has made all those points.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I remind all Members we are on amendments Nos. 3, 4 and 7, which relate to the right to protest.

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.