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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Anna to the Public Gallery and thank her for her engagement with Senator Flynn and for outlining an important issue of mental health and the score card. I thank her very much indeed. I hope she had a good week or two weeks of work experience and that it has instilled in her a love of politics, public affairs and public service. Congratulations.

Seanad: Minute's Silence for the late Mr. Michael O'Regan (21 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: As proposed during the Order of Business, I ask all Members to stand in silence for one minute to remember our friend, the late Michael O'Regan.

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (21 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Minister of State to reply, as Cathaoirleach of the Seanad and, in my previous incarnation, director of elections for the plebiscite in Cork, I congratulate all Members of the House and the Minister of State on this historic occasion. This is transformative legislation that enables the appointment of a directly elected mayor. It is a monumental day. As a Cork person, I...

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (21 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Public Gallery guests of Senator Sharon Keogan, our friend and colleague. She is joined by her sister, Councillor Geraldine Keogan, and guests from the Donore Solas 21 Tidy Towns group from County Meath. They are very welcome. Céad míle fáilte. I thank them for being here.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (20 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell knows full well-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator mentioned Moyle Rovers. I recall my classmate, John Owens, played with Moyle Rovers, as did our former colleague and Councillor, Derry Foley, and, of course, the great Declan Browne.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I join in congratulating the Deputy Leader on her victory at the weekend and compliment Senator Ward on his fine showing as well. I wish you well.

Seanad: Situation in the Middle East: Statements (20 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: We are waiting for the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs. I thank Members for their patience. The Tánaiste was just finishing his remarks in the Dáil Chamber. I welcome the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Micheál Martin, to the House. He has ten minutes, group spokespersons have ten minutes each and the Tánaiste will be called to...

Seanad: Situation in the Middle East: Statements (20 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Tánaiste. I welcome St. Anne's National School, Bailieborough to the Gallery. The students are accompanied by their principal and members of staff. I know they are neighbours and friends of Senator Joe O'Reilly, who is doing them proud here in the House. They will be very proud of his work on their behalf. I thank Senator Malcolm Byrne for allowing Senator O'Reilly to...

Seanad: Situation in the Middle East: Statements (20 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator O'Reilly is sharing time with Senator Currie. Is that agreed? Agreed. I remind Members that time is of the essence. Their co-operation would be appreciated.

Seanad: Situation in the Middle East: Statements (20 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Tánaiste for being here. He has to leave the Chamber. The Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, is going to take his seat. At this juncture, I appeal to people regarding time. Also, while it is not often done, the official to my left is in my GAA club, works in the Department of Foreign Affairs and was a pivotal person in Ireland's battle for a UN Security Council seat,...

Seanad: Special Measures in the Public Interest (Derrybrien Wind Farm) Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (15 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann passed the Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2024 on 14 February 2024, without amendment, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (15 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Rónán Mullen - The need for the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to make a statement on the compliance requirements in the Athena SWAN charter and the need to review the evolving nature of the charter as it applies in Ireland and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Further and Higher Education (15 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, to the House.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (15 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: On my behalf and that of the House, I welcome the Lithuanian ambassador, H.E. Mr. Marijus Gudynas, who is here with us. I thank him for being here and for his friendship and extensive engagement with us in the Oireachtas on behalf of his country. The Lithuanian national day is tomorrow. I congratulate the people of Lithuania, the ambassador and the deputy head of mission, who is also here...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I call on the Acting Leader, Senator Seery Kearney, to outline the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome the Girl Guides from Ballybay, County Monaghan. We met in the corridor earlier. They are all very welcome and I thank their leaders for being with them as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: On my behalf and on that of other Senators, I welcome to the Public Gallery the members of the Sarawak State Government in Malaysia. I thank them for their commitment to public service. We wish them a fruitful and positive visit to Dublin and Ireland. We hope they engage with Members of the Oireachtas in a very productive way.