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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (7 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Emer Currie - The need for the Minister for Education to provide an update on the post-primary school places in the Blanchardstown west area, including progress on permanent sites and school buildings. Senator Garret Ahearn - The need for the Minister for Education to provide an...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I know I am meant to be impartial in the Chair, I got caught in such a traffic jam on Tuesday morning while coming here for 11 a.m., for exactly the reasons outlined by the Senator. I support everything he said. I was stuck in traffic for an hour and a half without moving. I left home at 7 a.m. to be here for 11 a.m. I made it here, but I had to ring the Leas-Chathaoirleach to see if he...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I call Senator Boylan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Míle buíochas. I call Senator Conway.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I call Senator Keogan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Clifford-Lee wanted to say something but had to leave the Chamber. She has just returned and I call her now.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from Loreto Secondary School in Balbriggan and their teacher, Ms Ryan. They are all very welcome to the House today and I thank them for being here. I believe there is also a small group here from Cork, which is even more important than Balbriggan. I am told they are actually from Stradbally in County Laois.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. I am meant to be neutral and everybody is welcome to Leinster House. Tá fíor-fháilte rompu go léir go dtí Teach Laighean. I call the Deputy Leader.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (6 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Martin Conway - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the need for a national diabetes register. Senator Marie Sherlock - The need for the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on Ireland's recycling levels and the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disease Management (6 Dec 2023)

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

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I ask the Acting Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome Saara Heinola - apologies for getting the pronunciation desperately wrong - who is the chargé d'affaires at the embassy of Finland here in Dublin. The new ambassador is not here but we wish her well in her new appointment. Today is the national day of Finland. On my own behalf and on behalf of all Senators, I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The students can all suí síos arís. Cuirim fíorfháilte roimh na daltaí as Rutland National School in honour of the visit of the school and in recognition of the good work of Senator Fitzpatrick. On behalf of the Seanad, Senator Fitzpatrick and myself, I thank the school for the student council leadership and for its great work. May I, on our own behalf, offer...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Keogan, without interruption, please.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is okay and he can do what he wants.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Lombard is the lead speaker. He has three minutes to raise multiple matters. The other Senator had the same time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: We remember the Senator's brother fondly. He was a good man. I call Senator Currie. I have used gender here, Senator Cummins.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senators for their presence this morning. Before the Acting Leader makes his contribution, I must say that I welcome the projects that have been announced for the National Rowing Centre, Athletics Ireland, Munster Technological University, and the home of Munster Rugby in Cork in what used to be called Musgrave Park.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I knew that would get a reaction from Senator Gavan. Over to the Acting Leader.