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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, OPW, to provide an update on the development of the planned coastguard station at Courtown Harbour, County Wexford. Senator Gerard P. Craughwell - The need for the Minister...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before calling on the Leader to propose the Order of Business, I would like to welcome the ambassador from the Netherlands, H. E. Maaike van Koldam, to the Public Gallery. She is very welcome and I thank her for being here. We, of course, will celebrate tomorrow the national day of the Netherlands, King's Day, which marks the birthday of his majesty, King Willem-Alexander. As Members will...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: We are also joined by guests of Senator Mary Seery Kearney: Carol and John Walsh, Michael Fitzpatrick and Steve Murray. They are very welcome and I wish them a céad míle fáilte. During the Order of Business we will be joined by the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Mr. Edwin Poots. Anois, an Seanadóir Fiona O'Loughlin.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: To clarify, as the Senator will know, operational matters are not a matter for any Minister. It is a matter for the Garda Commissioner who allocates resources, including Garda personnel. That is the reason the Commencement matter was ruled out of order.

Seanad: Visit of Estonian Delegation (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: We are joined by our parliamentary colleagues from Estonia. Before I call on Senator O'Hara, I welcome the members of the Estonia-Ireland parliamentary friendship group, led by Ms Maris Lauri and the ambassador, H.E. Ms Kairi Künka, who are here this morning. They are very welcome. I thank them for being in Leinster House. We wish them a successful visit. I thank the ambassador for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry; the rules are the rules.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Can I interrupt the Leader for just a second if she does not mind?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to our Distinguished Visitors Gallery the honourable Mr. Edwin Poots, MLA, who, as Members know, is the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly. He is very welcome to Leinster House. I thank him for being here. We look forward to working closely with him in his new role. There will always be a welcome for him here in Leinster House. We look forward to working with him and his...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Senator Conway's wife, Breege, to the Gallery. She is joined by her aunt Betty and cousin Sophia, who are visiting from Australia. They are very welcome. I thank them for being here today and hope they enjoy their visit.

Seanad: Smartphone and Social Media Use: Motion [Private Members] (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind Members that the combined opening speeches of the proposer and seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes and all other Senators have six minutes. I will call on Senators Seery Kearney and Dolan in a moment, and then there will follow the normal pattern where each Senator has six minutes. The Minister has indicated that she wishes to come in early in the debate and she has 15 minutes. ...

Seanad: Smartphone and Social Media Use: Motion [Private Members] (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: There is almost an hour left in this debate. We have a minimum of seven speakers so, at this juncture, it appears every Member will get in. I would not panic about sharing time just yet. Is é an Seanadóir Carrigy an chéad chainteoir eile.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (23 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Joe O'Reilly - The need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to make a statement on the measures being considered to enhance recruitment and retention in the Reserve Defence Force without incurring additional expenditure. Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (23 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, is welcome to the House.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (23 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on Senator O'Reilly to reply, I formally welcome Congressman Eric Swalwell who is a member of the 14th or 15th, I cannot remember, District in California. I know that there has been a bit of re-districting in his area. Congressman Swalwell is very welcome. I met him in Dublin, California, which is twinned with Bray in Wicklow and he is a very good friend of Ireland. He is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator. Gabhaim buíochas lei.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim míle buíochas leis an Seanadóir. I call an Seanadóir Carrigy.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Felim Dunne, a guest of Senator Clonan, to the Gallery. I wish him céad míle fáilte.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator, I ask you to tread carefully with your remarks and what you are inferring. You are making a direct allegation. Bí an-chúramach, le do thoil.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I will not, but-----