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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority: Chairperson Designate (6 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: It is just for us to understand that. With regard to the app, perhaps Mr. Strachan could practise using it himself. He can refer to his allowance if he likes. The other query I had was on the user group.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority: Chairperson Designate (6 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: That is where we all come into this. By virtue of where I live, I have a more urban experience and by virtue of where Deputy Kenny is based, he has a more rural experience. This committee is all about to trying to bring different perspectives. I am sure if I lived where Deputy Kenny lived, I would not recommend cycling the distances he has to travel. Equally, if he lived where I live, he...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority: Chairperson Designate (6 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: April 2023 to April 2028. We may or may not see him again because once we have done this bit, we do not generally tend to see the chairperson designate or the chairpersons after that. It is generally the chief executive and the operational team. I thank Mr. Strachan and all the members who participated today.

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (5 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler. Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, the proposer of an amendment may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Also, on Report Stage each non-Government amendment must be seconded. Amendment No. 1 is out of order because it does not arise out of committee proceedings.

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (5 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I thank Senator Clifford-Lee and all Members. Being in the Chair, I have to be neutral, but if I was where the Senator is sitting, I would be in complete agreement with everything she has said. However, I cannot say that from up here so there you are.

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (5 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I thank all for being here. I thank the Minister of State for her relatively brief time here today. We look forward to seeing her soon again.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Recommendations Nos. 8 and 9 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Recommendations Nos. 8 and 9 are grouped, so the Senator could have spoken to recommendation No. 9 if he had wanted.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Recommendation No. 10 in the names of Senators Gavan, Boylan, Warfield and Ó Donnghaile is out of order as it involves a potential charge on Revenue.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Senator Gavan does not want to move recommendation No. 13.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Recommendations Nos. 14 and 15 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

Gerry Horkan: They are all very welcome.

Seanad: The Royal Hibernian Academy (Amendment of Charter) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: We will now deal with the Committee and Remaining Stages of the Royal Hibernian Academy (Amendment of Charter) Bill 2023. This is an unusual debate because there is no Minister here. Senator Ward will deal with the amendment.

Seanad: The Royal Hibernian Academy (Amendment of Charter) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: That concludes business. I thank Senators for their co-operation. When it is proposed to sit again?

Seanad: The Royal Hibernian Academy (Amendment of Charter) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Recent Violence in Dublin City Centre: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I thank all Members for their contributions. Amendment No. 1 has already been moved and seconded.

Seanad: Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery the group from the Newbridge active retired, who are guests of Senator O’Loughlin. I hope they enjoy their day in Leinster House, particularly in the Seanad Chamber, and travel safely home whenever they are heading back. We were on the last occasion discussing section 1 and that is where we resume. I invite Senators from the Labour...

Seanad: Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I did not know who our other visitors were so I could not welcome them. They are very welcome as well.

Seanad: Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I have given the Senator a lot of latitude.

Seanad: Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: That is fine. I am just conscious that the Minister of State may have to go in a minute. I want to try to get the business done beforehand. I am only joking.