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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (26 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: Before we suspend, I thank Senator Noonan for chairing. In all my time in Seanad Éireann, I have never come across a case where a Commencement matter did not arrive. This is the first time in nearly two decades that this has happened. Whenever Senator Ní Chuilinn wants it next week, we expect that it will be the first item on the agenda and that the Minister will arrive with the...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (25 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Teresa Costello - the need for the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to make a statement on current funding allocations to anti-littering campaigns and in particular to Irish Business Against Litter. Senator Manus Boyle - the need for the Minister for Transport to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Litter Pollution (25 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, back to the House.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome the chargé d'affaires from the Embassy of Slovenia and her husband on Statehood Day, Slovenia’s national day. Slovenia achieved independence in 1991. Ireland and Slovenia work closely together at the United Nations and in the European Union as colleagues and friends. We appreciated its support during the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: Senator, with all due respect, I know you are quoting people. You can quote people, but if we all start quoting people-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: -----in the manner that the Senator is quoting, it is not fitting of the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: I know who you were quoting.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: Well, within reason.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call the next speaker, I welcome to the Public Gallery Mr. Charles King, a guest of Deputy James O'Connor, and Ms Ann and Mr. Billy Chambers, guests of Deputy Noel McCarthy. I also welcome the representatives of the Irish Countrywomen's Association, ICA, from Donaghmede, who are guests of Deputy Tom Brabazon. I also welcome the guests of Senator O'Loughlin, the mayor of Freehold,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: We will all be there. I thank the mayor for coming.

Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Report Stage (25 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister, Deputy McEntee, to the House. Before we begin, I welcome, from the Western Carer's Association, guests of Deputy Keira Keogh here to the Gallery on both sides, including the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. Also, from Westport, we have a new Senator, Farrah Hoban. Farrah is most welcome here to Seanad Éireann. I thank her for joining us in Seanad...

Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Report Stage (25 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: Is the amendment being withdrawn?

Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Report Stage (25 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: We are dealing with amendments Nos. 1 and 2.

Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Report Stage (25 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: Is everyone happy with amendments Nos. 1 and 2?

Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Report Stage (25 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: Yes.

Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Report Stage (25 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: Is the Senator withdrawing his amendment?

Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Report Stage (25 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: Amendments No. 3 and 4 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Report Stage (25 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: The next speakers are Senators Stephenson and Craughwell. Before I call Senator Stephenson, I welcome guests of the Clerk of the Dáil, Peter Finnegan, to the Gallery. They are most welcome.

Seanad: Disability (Personalised Budgets) Bill 2024: Second Stage (25 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister to the House. She is most welcome. The combined opening speeches of the proposer and seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes. All other Senators have six minutes. The Minister has 15 minutes, and the proposer has five minutes to reply.

Seanad: Disability (Personalised Budgets) Bill 2024: Second Stage (25 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call the next speaker, I welcome Councillor Keith Connolly; his wife, Elaine, her parents, Bernie and Cathal, and her great aunt, Phyllis Lavin from Mayo. I hope they are enjoying their time in Leinster House, including Seanad Éireann. Keith's family can rest assured he is doing great work both here and out in the constituency.