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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before we proceed so, I wish to announce that arising from the election of Lynn Boylan to the European Parliament and from the taking up of her seat yesterday, 16 July 2024, a casual vacancy has occurred in the membership of Seanad Éireann on the Oireachtas subpanel of the agricultural panel. It is appropriate that the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, is here. The pigeon will be on...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, to the Seanad. We are resuming our deliberations on amendment No. 139.

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister, Deputy McEntee. This is a Seanad Bill that has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 148, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question "That the Bill be received for final consideration", the Minister may explain the purpose of the amendments...

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I call the Minister to discuss the subject matter of the amendments in group 1.

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the former Minister, Dick Roche, his wife, Eleanor, his friend, Dr. Gay Prendiville, and their grandchildren, Natalie, Conor, Sorcha, and Ronan. They are very welcome. I thank the former Minister, Dick Roche, for being here. He is looking very fit and I am glad to see him here. Do any Members wish to comment on this grouping? I call Senator Ruane.

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call Senator Clonan, I welcome Deputy Cahill and his guest to the Public Gallery.

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: We are on grouping 1 now.

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Can we address the comments through the Chair?

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: All right, thank you, Members. Please address your comments through the Chair and stay with the group 1 amendments.

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I advise the Member to be cautious and careful in the naming of people who are not here to be able to defend themselves.

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that but it is the etiquette of the House.

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind all Members of the House that we are to conclude this debate at 3.30 p.m. I ask Senators to keep their contributions brief so that we can let in as many people as possible.

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the guests of Deputy Ivana Bacik from the National Print Museum who are in the Gallery today.

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: As it is now 3.30 p.m. I am required to put the following question in accordance with the Order of the Seanad of 15 July 2024. That amendment No. 1 is hereby negatived, Fourth Stage is hereby completed and the Bill is hereby received for final consideration and the Bill is hereby passed. Is that agreed? It is not agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (17 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Public Gallery Cal Hayes, Abigail Hayes and Isobel Parks, who are guests of Senator Malcolm Byrne. Members of the famous Hayes family in Thurles, our guests run a number of wonderful hotels. They are very welcome to Leinster House.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: It gives me great pleasure to welcome to the Public Gallery Mary Tully, the esteemed wife of our colleague and friend Senator Joe O’Reilly. I also welcome Barry Sweeny and his brother Conan, who are here from Donegal. Hard luck last weekend and it is great to see them. I welcome Johnny McGuinness and his partner Tracy to Leinster House and thank them for being here. I thank them...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Can we let Senator Higgins make her contribution, please? I will allow any Member who wants to come in to do so. We are here until 9.30 p.m. so there are 20 minutes to go.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask Senators to speak to the amendments.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I will bring Senator Cummins back in again.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 134 to 154, inclusive, are related. Amendments Nos. 135 to 137, inclusive, are physical alternatives to amendment No. 134. Amendment No. 137 is a physical and logistical alternative to amendment No. 136. Amendment No. 142 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 141. Amendments Nos. 134 to 154, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.