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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Craughwell. I want to join with him in wishing Antoinette Cunningham every success in the next chapter of her life. She was a very strong advocate for members of An Garda Síochána, and those of us who met her and engaged with her always found her to be a person of conviction and also a person of huge courtesy. As Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, I wish her well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I also welcome the students on this first day of spring - St. Brigid's Day.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I encourage Members to be back for 12 o'clock for the pause for peace.

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann passed the Employment Permits Bill 2022 on 31 January 2024, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Social Welfare and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023, which is changed from the Social Welfare (Liable Relatives and Child Maintenance) Bill 2023, on 31 January 2024, to which the agreement of Seanad...

Seanad: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (1 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind Senators that at noon today we will pause for peace. There will be a minute's silence for the marking of St. Brigid's Day. The Minister of State has ten minutes, group spokespersons have ten minutes, and the Minister of State will be called to reply at no later than 1.05 p.m., with no less than ten minutes to reply to the debate. The Minister of State is very welcome.

Seanad: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (1 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome that the European Union this morning agreed €50 billion in additional aid for Ukraine. We welcome that. I remind Members that at 12 noon we will pause for peace. I call Senator Doherty. I will interrupt at 12 noon if that is okay.

Seanad: Minute's Silence: Pause for Peace (1 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: We will now stand to join many parliaments around Europe in pausing for peace and to mark St. Brigid's Day. Today, 1 February, marks the 1,500th anniversary of the passing of our matron saint, St. Brigid. She was a peacemaker strongly associated with hope and reconciliation. We need that in our world today as never before. We will stand for a minute's pause for peace along with many...

Seanad: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State. As he is Minister of State with responsibility for sport, I am sure he will join with me in wishing Charlie O'Leary, who played a pivotal role in Irish sport, a happy 100th birthday today. I know it is not related to the Bill, but as we are marking St. Brigid's Day, we should mark Charlie O'Leary's birthday as well.

Seanad: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State. That was well said. We all join in wishing Charlie O'Leary a happy 100th birthday. As the Minister of State said, he has given huge service to football. He is the epitome of what we should all aspire to, which is to live life healthily and give back to others. We wish him a very happy birthday.

Seanad: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

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

Seanad: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (31 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senators Eugene Murphy and Aisling Dolan - The need for the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on the proposed closure of Roscommon town post office. Senator Fiona O'Loughlin - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the timeline...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Post Office Network (31 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State, Senator Hackett, is very welcome. Senators Murphy and Dolan are sharing time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Leader to outline the business of the day, I welcome the students from Moyle Park College in Clondalkin. They are all very welcome to Leinster House. I hope they have a very good visit and a wonderful day in the Houses of the Oireachtas. I thank them for being here. I call the Leader to outline the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the President of the Tynwald, which is the parliament of the Isle of Man, the Honourable Laurence Skelly, to our Distinguished Visitors Gallery. He is in Ireland with a delegation from yesterday until tomorrow. The visit is to engage with Oireachtas committees around the areas of reporting, media, tourism, entrepreneurship and transport. It is wonderful that our friends are here...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I will address the matter at the end of the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Mr. Paul Keane, consul general of Sweden, and the delegation to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. You are very welcome to Leinster House today, and I hope you have a very enjoyable and beneficial visit. Céad míle fáilte romhaibh go léir. Anois, an Seanadóir Kyne.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I call Senator Gavan. My apologies for not calling on him in the first round.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Visitors Gallery the family of our colleague and friend, Senator Mary Seery Kearney. I formally and cordially welcome Michael, Leo and Carmel Seery. They are all very welcome to Leinster House. They can be justifiably proud of Mary, who is doing a fine job on their behalf and all our behalf. I thank them for being here and hope they have an enjoyable day. I will not give...