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Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Before we commence, I would like to remind Senators they may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. I welcome the Minister, Deputy Ryan, to the House for the discussion.

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister for concluding matters on a very positive note. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: An bhfuil sé sin aontaithe? Aontaithe.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I am sure he was welcomed earlier, but not on my watch, as Ronald Reagan might have said.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Is Senator Byrne pressing the amendment?

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Yes, the Senator can.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: The Minister of State has indicated the position. Is the Senator pressing the amendment? I gather that the Minister of State does not wish to comment further.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: How stands the amendment? Is the Senator pressing the amendment?

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendment No. 55 is ruled out of order as a potential charge on the Exchequer.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I note that Senator Byrne says "in many ways". Could I respond to him?

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: The position is that amendment No. 55 would require the commission to establish a broadcasting committee. Establishment of a committee would involve additional expenditure and remuneration for committee members. The amendment must be ruled out of order in accordance with Standing Order 41, as it has the potential to impose-----

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Senator Ruane should please not interrupt me. It has the potential to impose a charge on the revenue. I might draw the attention of Senators to section 19(1), which states: "The Commission may establish committees to assist and advise the Commission on matters relating to its functions or on such other matters as the Commission may determine." I also draw their attention to section 19(8),...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: If Senators want further clarification, they must get it from the Cathaoirleach's office.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: No, that is a panel not a committee. That is not a point of clarification.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: No, it is not.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: There is.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: In any case, I refer the Senators to the Cathaoirleach's office for further discussion.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: We will move on. Amendment No. 56 is in the names of Senator Higgins-----