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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The students of Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh, County Mayo, are welcome to Leinster House. I hope they have a pleasant visit, enjoy their trip, learn and that we can learn from them too. I also welcome their teachers - the principal, Dr. Moran, and Miss Rice. As a former teacher, I thank the students' teachers and commend them on the work they are doing and the interest they are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Policing Co-operation (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: As the independent Chair but as a member of the joint policing committee in Cork, I endorse what Senator Boyhan and the Minister said about the importance of local government members and the importance of that dynamic continuing. I am delighted the Minister gave those comments. It is refreshing. The local councillor element at the joint policing committee, as we all know, is critical to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Policy (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad Senator Keogan is here. It is good to see her. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, to the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before she leaves, I welcome Leslie Hamilton to the Public Gallery. I welcome her back and thank her for being here. We miss her in Leinster House. Apologies to Senator Doherty.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the Leader to reply, I welcome to the Public Gallery members of the Children and Young People's Assembly on Biodiversity Loss. I thank them very much for being here. We also thank them for their deliberations and their work.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome family members of the late Brian Donnelly who are here today in Leinster House. Today, the Oireachtas United States Ireland Parliamentary Friendship Group held a powerful commemorative event in his great memory. As we all know, he was a huge advocate and friend of Ireland. We associate him primarily with the Donnelly and Morrison visas. His family are welcome, as are Willie and...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (15 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Lisa Chambers - The need for the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to make a statement on plans to increase the number of bed nights available for tourists across the country in light of the large numbers being contracted for housing refugees. Senator...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (15 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I ask the Acting Leader to outline the Order of Business, on behalf of the Seanad, I extend a céad míle fáilte and take the opportunity to congratulate Latvia and its people on their national day, which is taking place on Saturday. It is part of the country's Patriot Week celebration. I am very privileged to welcome the Latvian ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Juris...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a great start as Acting Leader. Well done. I call Senator Mary Seery Kearney.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: To be fair to the Leader, it is not her role to make a decision.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Public Gallery guests of Senator Horkan, Julie Birch and Eileen Deely. Julie is a daughter of Eileen, who is married to the iar-Chathaoirleach, Senator Denis O'Donovan. Julie and Eileen are great friends and are very welcome. They are in the good company of Senator Horkan, who I hope is buying them copious amounts of lunch, dinner and alcohol. I hope they have a very...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome former Senator Ian Marshall and his guests to the Public Gallery. It is good to see him back in this House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a very good suggestion. I remind the Senator that Standing Orders allow for individual Members to have the matters the Senator wishes to see discussed put on the schedule.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a good idea and I am supportive of it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Carrigy has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 9 be taken before No. 1." The amendment has been seconded by Senator Murphy. The Leader indicated she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Civil Legal Aid (Neighbours’ Dispute Mediation Services) Bill 2023: First Stage (15 Nov 2023)

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

Seanad: Civil Legal Aid (Neighbours’ Dispute Mediation Services) Bill 2023: First Stage (15 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (14 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Aidan Davitt - The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to make a statement on the total annual expenditure in the operation of direct provision and related services and supports; and the total expenditure to date in the provision of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Invasive Species Policy (14 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: For our sixth Commencement matter, we welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Thomas Byrne, and thank the Minister of State, Deputy Collins, for his engagement over the last five debates.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (14 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the Acting Leader to outline the Order of Business for today it is my sad duty to inform Members of the death over the weekend of our former councillor, Deputy, Senator, colleague and friend Louis J. Belton. Born in Longford in 1943, he was educated at St. Dominic's National School, Kenagh, and later in St. Mel's College, Longford town. He was a huge sports fan and he...