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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I ask the Deputy Leader to reply, I join with Senator Fitzpatrick on my own behalf and that of Members in sympathising with the family of that lady who was killed tragically overnight and to urge anyone with information to come forward. As Cathaoirleach, on my own behalf and that of Members, I extend our sympathies to the family of Edmund Lynch who passed away yesterday. Edmund Lynch...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from Coláiste Dhúlaigh, Coolock, who are guests of Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin. They are very welcome. I thank them for being here. I hope they have a very pleasant visit. Sorry, Deputy Leader.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (4 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I announce the Commencement matters, I welcome to the Public Gallery a very good friend of mine, Mr. Michael Mulcahy, who is from both Cork and Limerick. He plays a key role in Cork business and civic life. I thank him for being here today and hope he will have a very pleasant visit to Leinster House. I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is the Senator referring to the Sex Offenders (Amendment) (Coercive Control) Bill?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: That is No. 17.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: It was No. 19 in a previous iteration. I just want to be fair to the Senator.

Seanad: Visit of Slovak Delegation (4 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: It gives me pleasure to welcome to the distinguished visitors' Gallery our very good friend, the ambassador of Slovakia to Ireland, Mr. Andrej Droba. He is joined by Deputy Head of Mission, Mrs. Viera Motešická, and intern Ms Katarína Kopèanová. It is Ms Kopèanova's last day in the office. I thank her for her time in the office. I hope she enjoyed her visit...

Seanad: Visit of Slovak Delegation (4 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator made a good point about e-scooters. It is something of which we all need to be cognisant. Glaoim anois ar an gCeannaire.

Seanad: Visit of Slovak Delegation (4 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leader mentioned the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, and I take this opportunity to welcome the guests from St. Benedict's senior citizens' group from Malahide to the Gallery.

Seanad: Visit of Slovak Delegation (4 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: They are all very welcome. I thank them for being here today and I hope they have a very pleasant visit to Leinster House.

Seanad: Visit of Slovak Delegation (4 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator O'Loughlin has moved an amendment to the Order of Business, namely, that No. 17 be taken before No. 1. It has been seconded by Senator Fitzpatrick. The Leader has indicated she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is it agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) (Coercive Control) Bill 2023: First Stage (4 Oct 2023)

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

Seanad: Access to Third Level Places and Student Accommodation: Statements (4 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We now proceed with statements on access to third level places and student accommodation. I welcome the Minister, Deputy Harris, to the House. The Minister has ten minutes speaking time, group spokespersons have eight minutes and all other Senators have five minutes. The Minister will be called to reply no later than 4.20 p.m. with the statements to conclude at 4.30 p.m. I ask the...

Seanad: Access to Third Level Places and Student Accommodation: Statements (4 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: One second, Senator. I welcome to the Public Gallery the guests of Deputies McNamara and McGrath and Senator Byrne. They are all very welcome and I thank them for being here. I apologise to the Senator.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: I regret that I had to rule out of order the matters raised by Senators Gavan and Martin on the ground that the relevant Minister has no official responsibility in the matters raised. I regret that I had to rule out of order the matter raised by Senator McGahon on the ground that it...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legal Aid (3 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Today is Germany’s national day. I welcome to the Public Gallery the deputy head of mission at the German embassy, Mr. Christian Resch. I thank him for being here. I know the ambassador is busy this afternoon. On my behalf and that of the Seanad, I congratulate the people of Germany on their national day. It marks the day of German unity. I hope Mr. Resch, who is only at the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We will now move to two-minute slots, and I remind Senators that it is one item per Senator from now on. I call on an Seanadóir Timmy Dooley.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator definitely stretched the budget to one item there.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Senator's dad to the Public Gallery. I thank him for all his service to the people of County Louth. He can be extremely proud of your commitment to Leinster House and your dedication to your job as a Member of Seanad Éireann.