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Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (10 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: Dáil Éireann passed the Statute Law Revision Bill 2024 on 9 July 2025, considered by virtue of Article 20.2.2° of the Constitution as a Bill initiated in Dáil Éireann, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the Mental Health Bill 2024 on 9 July 2025, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Teresa Costello - The need for the Minister for Health to provide funding for ExWell classes to ensure all people are given the opportunity to take part in physical activity. Senator Eileen Lynch - The need for the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Promotion (10 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, to the House and thank him for coming in to discuss these important issues.

Seanad: Minute's Silence for Victims of Srebrenica Genocide (10 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: We will now have a minute's silence to commemorate the Srebrenica massacre. As Members are aware, this month marks the 30th anniversary of the genocide. Today we commemorate and honour the victims of the genocide, the 8,000 men and boys killed and all those who were impacted by the atrocity. I ask Members to stand for one minute's silence to commemorate the victims of the genocide.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I am delighted to congratulate France and its people on their national date, known as Bastille Day, which we will celebrate on Monday, 14 July. I welcome the ambassador, H.E. Céline Place, who is accompanied by an Cathaoirleach, Senator Daly, the convener of the Irish-French parliamentary friendship group, Deputy Barry Ward, and staff from the embassy. They are all very welcome to the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome to the Visitors Gallery Deputy Michael Murphy from Tipperary South and his guests, Seamus Doherty, Martha Kerton and Mary Harrington. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House and the Seanad. They are very welcome.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements (10 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister very much indeed.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements (10 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I thank the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, and welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements (10 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the two groups present in the Public Gallery and Visitors Gallery, who are guests of Deputy Carrigy and the Minister of State, Deputy Harkin. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements (10 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I will give Senator Boyle two minutes before we hand over to the Minister of State.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements (10 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome Deputy Neville from Kildare and his guests to the Gallery. I hope they enjoy their visit. I call an tAire Stáit.

Seanad: Pregnancy Loss (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell.

Seanad: Pregnancy Loss (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Pregnancy Loss (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Burke, to the Chamber.

Seanad: Pregnancy Loss (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

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Seanad: Pregnancy Loss (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: Senators Stephenson and Cosgrove are next. I understand they are sharing time.

Seanad: Pregnancy Loss (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: Go raibh maith agat. For the information of Members, Second Stage debate relates to the general principles of the Bill. The debate can relate to what is in the Bill and what can legitimately be included in the legislation. I say that just as a point of information.

Seanad: Pregnancy Loss (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: Senators Tully and Collins are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Maria Byrne: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Calleary. As there are no other Senators indicating, I invite the Minister to make his statement.