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Seanad: Visit of Slovakian Delegation (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I move to the amendment of the Order of Business, I extend a céad míle fáilte on my own behalf and on behalf of gach duine agus gach ball den Teach in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from Slovakia who have joined us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. The delegation is led by H.E. Mr. Peter Pellegrini, the Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) – Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Alice-Mary Higgins proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 9 be taken before No. 1", which was seconded Senator Ruane. The Leader has indicated she is prepared to accept this amendment. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: First Stage (28 Feb 2024)

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

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: First Stage (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Community Safety and Investment: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before we begin, I welcome the students from Kilcolman National School, Enniskeane, in that wonderful part of County Cork. I thank all the boys and girls, their teachers and all the members of staff for being here. They are here with Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan, who is looking after them very well. He is a good man to have with them. I thank them for being here. The rumour has it that...

Seanad: Community Safety and Investment: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: So Senator Moynihan seven, Senator Sherlock five and Senator Hoey gets four.

Seanad: Community Safety and Investment: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Sorry, Senator, please. To be fair, if the Members from the Government were here we could have started at 4 p.m. However, they were not here.

Seanad: Community Safety and Investment: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call Senator Sherlock, I welcome the students from the Young Scientist exhibition who are here with Deputy Denis Naughten and Senator Dolan. I welcome Seán O’Sullivan from Limerick, Ciara and Saoirse, the Murphy sisters and Philippa McIntosh. Congratulations on their wonderful work at the Young Scientist exhibition. It is a wonderful display of their abilities. I...

Seanad: Community Safety and Investment: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Naughten is very welcome. My messages are somewhat garbled here so my apologies to all from the Young Scientist exhibition. I welcome Philippa McIntosh from Bandon in County Cork, the Murphy sisters from Tralee, and Ciara and Saoirse from Limerick. If I am wrong, I apologise. We also have Seán O’Sullivan. Senator Dolan’s handwriting is illegible. You are all...

Seanad: Community Safety and Investment: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Currie.

Seanad: Community Safety and Investment: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Community Safety and Investment: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure Senators will all want to be associated with the remarks about John Crown, who is an extraordinary and pre-eminent person in the field of cancer research. I thank the Senator for bringing that matter to our attention. Professor Crown was a very valuable member of the Oireachtas health committee when he served here. I know he found being here frustrating. Senator Daly mentioned...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I concur with the Senator's remarks and thank him for raising that very important issue in what is an Olympic year.

Seanad: Community Safety and Investment: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister has indicated that she wishes to speak next because she has to leave at 5 p.m., so I will call her now.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (27 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Shane Cassells - The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for sport to make a statement on discussions between the Irish and UK Governments, and the Northern Ireland Executive in respect of the redevelopment of Casement Park stadium in Belfast. Senator Micheál...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sports Facilities (27 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill to the House. I call on Senator Shane Cassells and he has four minutes. Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call Senator Gavan, I welcome the guests of Deputy Lahart to the House. They are very welcome and I hope they have a very pleasant visit to Leinster House today. They are with a very good colleague and a friend. We wish them a very enjoyable visit to Leinster House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I am pleased to inform Senator Gavan that I had the pleasure of being in Stormont last Thursday where I had a very good meeting with the First Minister and with the Minister, Mr. Andrew Muir MLA. I hope that we, as Seanadóirí, can continue to develop the relationship with our friends and colleagues in the Northern Ireland Executive. I wish the new Administration every success in...