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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students and teachers from Coláiste na hInse in Bettystown to Leinster House. I thank them for being here and hope they have a pleasant visit. Go n-éirí leo.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Horkan is going next.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Martin has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 12 be taken before No. 1". The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept it. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad you clarified the all-Ireland approach, Senator. I was getting worried for a minute.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fíorfháilte roimh bhliain 4 ó Ghaelcholáiste Cheatharlach. Tá siad ar an ardán anseo. Is cúis mhór áthais dom fíorfháilte a chur roimh Ruairí Ó Liatháin, cara liom, agus Conchubhar. Cuirim fáilte go Teach Laighean roimh Ruairí. It is good to have you here and to welcome you all to Leinster House today....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind all Senators that, on the Order of Business, the second tier of speakers are confined to a particular time and must raise one issue only. I have become a bit lax in enforcing this rule and Members are straying into the realm of saying what they want. All Senators should uphold the rules of the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Anois An Seanadóir Murphy, who is joined in the Public Gallery by two friends of his, Justin Dixon and Andrew Burke. You are very welcome to Leinster House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh míle maith agat. Anois, An Ceannaire le do thoil.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Martin proposed an amendment to Order of Business: "That No. 12 be taken before No. 1." It was seconded by Senator Mullen. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept this amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Formaldehyde) Bill 2024: First Stage (11 Apr 2024)

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

Seanad: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Formaldehyde) Bill 2024: First Stage (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: EU Regulations (Police Co-operation on Migrant Smuggling and Trafficking in Human Beings): Motion (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Councillor Deirdre Donnelly and her group from Stillorgan who are here this afternoon. I thank them for being here. I hope they have a very pleasant afternoon. I welcome the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, to the House. I congratulate her on her reappointment as Minister and wish her every success in the remainder of her term.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Micheál Carrigy - The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to allocate additional funding for St. Christopher's Services, Longford. Senator Marie Sherlock - The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins. I call Senator Carrigy. The Senator has four minutes.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask Senator Carrigy to be careful when using the word "lies".

Seanad: Visit of Greek Delegation (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery our Greek ambassador, H.E. Nicolaou, and her PA, Vicky. They are very welcome. As Members are aware, the Greek national day is on Monday, 25 March. I congratulate the people of Greece on the celebration of their national day. It commemorates the start of the Greek Revolution. Ambassador Nicolaou, who has been here for 18 months, has been a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I also welcome to the Public Gallery guest of Senator Clonan, Lisa Domican. She is very welcome and I thank her for being here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students and teachers from St. Fintan's High School students and teachers who are here as guests of Deputy Cian O'Callaghan. I hope they have an enjoyable visit to Leinster House. We wish them an educational time here during this important item, namely the Order of Business. I call Senator Gavan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to give them homework off, but they are no longer in a single class. They have a variety of teachers. I am sure they can negotiate. Senator Craughwell, being a former trade unionist, should know they can negotiate well. We wish them every success in getting homework off. They are on the cusp of Easter holidays anyway.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad you said that, Senator Boyhan. I call Senator Gavan. Sorry.