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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I will raise the matter on behalf of Senator Clonan at the next meeting of the commission. It is fair to say that the Oireachtas cares about people with disabilities. We have a good, inclusive record, to be fair to the Houses of the Oireachtas. I know the Senator does not mean that. I take his point and it is very well made.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Sorry, the Senator cannot correct the record of the House on behalf of the Acting Leader. If the Acting Leader made an incorrect comment, the Acting Leader, whomever that was - I was not here - clears up the matter. The Senator may ask that the Acting Leader, whomever it was yesterday, to clarify. However, she cannot clarify on the Acting Leader's behalf, whomever the Acting Leader was....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Sorry, Senator Ahearn. Senator Keogan, without interruption please. I ask Senator Ahearn to withdraw that remark please. Senator Keogan is making a contribution on the Order of Business. Senator Ahearn has an opinion and Senator Keogan has an opinion.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: They both have their have opinion but they are not entitled throw spars across the floor. Senator Keogan please. I will let the clock run for her.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: With regard to contributions on the Order of Business, I remind all Members of the House of all hues that it is an opportunity for them to come into the House to raise a matter. Please be cognisant that in referencing people, whether members of government, NGOs, political bodies, political organisations or whomever, they are not here to defend themselves; they are outside of the House. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Warfield has proposed an amendment to the Order Of business that: "No. 12 be taken before No. 1", which was seconded by Senator Boylan. The Acting Leader has indicated he is prepared to accept the amendment. Is that agreed? Agreed. Senator Boylan has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 11 be taken before No. 1", which was seconded by Senator Gavan. The Acting...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: We do not need agreement for it. It is up to the Leader to do it.

Seanad: Children’s Health (Kathleen Lynn National Children's Hospital) (Amendment) Bill 2024: First Stage (6 Mar 2024)

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

Seanad: Children’s Health (Kathleen Lynn National Children's Hospital) (Amendment) Bill 2024: First Stage (6 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed

Seanad: Fossil Fuel Products (Control of Advertising and Sponsorship) Bill 2024: First Stage (6 Mar 2024)

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

Seanad: Fossil Fuel Products (Control of Advertising and Sponsorship) Bill 2024: First Stage (6 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Private Rental Sector: Motion (6 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before we put the amendment, I welcome to the Visitors Gallery a very good Corkman, Adam McCarthy, who is an economist by profession. He is a good Corkman from the wonderful part of Cork called Ballinora. He is joined by our friend, Barry Cassidy. They are very welcome to Leinster House and I thank them for being here.

Seanad: Private Rental Sector: Motion (6 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Engagement of Children in Criminal Activity) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Gerry Horkan - The need for the Minister for Health to include the shingles vaccination in the national immunisation programme and to outline the estimated funding required to do this on an annual basis. Senator Seán Kyne - The need for the Minister for Health to make a...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before asking the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome the students from fifth class and sixth class in Booterstown National School who are guests of Senator Barry Ward and who is doing them proud. In keeping with the tradition for students visiting Leinster House, I ask the teachers that the students be given no homework tonight. If the students have no homework tonight, it...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Boyhan is adding Friday. That amendment is also agreed. Unfortunately, I cannot give Members of the Seanad homework off.