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Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Ideally without repetition. Thank you.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: It is not really repetition, but anyway.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: It states "or in such other manner as the Minister may specify". That probably covers it.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the Senator. Does the Minister want to contribute-----

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: -----or will I just put the question?

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I welcome from Graiguecullen guests of Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor. They are all very welcome. Deputy Murnane O'Connor was a Member of this House. I am delighted to see our visitors and I hope they enjoy their day.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: The point is very well made. Does the Minister want to come back in?

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I think that may have been addressed but I will let the Minister come back in.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I am not the Chair.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Before I bring the Minister back in, I welcome Eoin and Mike Nesdale, who are guests of Senator Garvey. I see them in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. They are very welcome to Leinster House. I hope they are having a nice day and enjoy the rest of their time here. Does the Minister wish to address the point made?

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: The Minister has dealt with them already.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Before I bring in Senator Ardagh, I welcome to the Visitor's Gallery: David Conn, John Harte and Bryan Follan. They are guests of Senator Davitt and they are all welcome to Leinster House. I hope they enjoy their time here. We are doing lots of welcoming of people today. The last Wednesday of the term always has lots of visitors.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage except for the proposer of a recommendation, who may reply to the discussion on the recommendation. On Report Stage, each non-Government recommendation must be seconded. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. Recommendation No. 1 is in the name of Senators Ruane, Black and Flynn and arises out...

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: As long as was necessary.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Because Senator Black did not propose the recommendation, Senator Ruane did, she is not allowed to come back in. She may decide what she would like to do about the recommendation. Does the Senator wish to press the recommendation or withdraw?

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Before I bring the Minister of State back in, I would like to welcome to the Gallery former Senator, Ian Marshall, who is very welcome, and some of his colleagues. I hope you and your guests enjoy your time in Leinster House. It is always good to see you here.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second and Subsequent Stages (6 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I would like to welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, back to the House for what I think is the third time in 24 hours. She is back and she is very welcome.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second and Subsequent Stages (6 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the Minister of State for a comprehensive opening statement which I hope Members will not be repeating in their contributions. Senator Clifford-Lee has six minutes.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second and Subsequent Stages (6 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I am giving the Senator some latitude but it is not topical today.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second and Subsequent Stages (6 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Fair point.