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Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the mayor. Before I call on the Leas-Chathaoirleach, I thank the ambassador for the first poster exhibition in St Angela's College, Cork, on 25 November on the devastating effects of the bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. I thank the ambassador for working with the former Minister, Deputy Coveney, for bringing that exhibition to St Angela's College, Cork. I now call the...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the mayor, Mr. Matsui, and all of his delegation for being here. I thank the Members of Seanad Éireann for their thoughtful contributions. I ask the mayor to communicate and tell the people of his great city that we are with them and will work together to bring peace and reconciliation on our island and on the world stage. We will work together to ensure the threat of nuclear...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Will the Senators claiming a division please rise?

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: As fewer than five Members have risen I declare the question carried. 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: Amendment to Seanad Standing Orders: Motion (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Amendment to Seanad Standing Orders: Motion (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Aisling Dolan - The need for the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the Connecting Ireland rural mobility plan and the demand for new services in the Galway and Roscommon areas. Senator Marie Sherlock - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the first speaker it gives me great pleasure to welcome to the Gallery the family of our colleague and friend, Senator Shane Cassells. I welcome his wife, Fiona, his daughter, CJ, and his sons, Noah and Bobby. I welcome them most sincerely to Leinster House. I thank them for the sacrifice that they have made in giving us their dad, who has been a wonderful public servant...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the first speaker, on behalf of the Members of the House, I welcome a delegation from the United States from the great state and city of New York, who join us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. You are very welcome and I thank you for being here and for the work you are doing on both sides of the island of Ireland. Earlier today, I had the pleasure of meeting...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell is jumping through many electoral hoops with that conversation piece.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Keogan for that. As nobody else is offering, glaoim ar an Treoraí chun freagra a thabhairt don Ord Gnó.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: As Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, and as a friend and a colleague of the Minister’s for a long time, I thank her for her dedicated public service. I thank her wonderful husband and family for being her rock solid harbour and support. I thank her for the friendship she has shown to many of us in this House. Míle buíochas. To those who are watching at home and listening,...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)

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

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 5 and 6 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator missed the opportunity.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not going to allow the Senator to reply because in fairness we have discussed it and we did indicate that. I will ask the Minister to reply very briefly. I will be fair to Senator Higgins.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendment No. 8 has been ruled out of order, as it does not relate to the subject matter of the Bill.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 9 and 10 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.