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

Jerry Buttimer: I appeal to members to ensure their mobile phones are on silent or to use them outside the Chamber. It is distracting to the Chair, to those doing the sound recording and to other Senators. Sorry, Senator Murphy.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Gorey Youthreach group from County Wexford who are guests of Deputy Paul Kehoe. They are very welcome to Leinster House and I thank them for being here today. I hope they have a very pleasant visit and that they enjoy their Easter holidays.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (20 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Vincent P. Martin - The need for the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an update on the efforts being made to bring the chair of John Devoy to Ireland in advance of the celebrations being organised by Kildare County Council in his honour....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The suggestion the Senator made at the end was a very good one. Having been to the United States for St. Patrick's Day, his points were well made and I will let the Leader respond to them.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome our colleague and friend, former Senator, Teachta Dála and Minister of State, Ned O'Keeffe. Ned was appointed to the 16th Seanad by An Taoiseach, Charles Haughey and he has been a good friend to many of us across the political aisle in Leinster House. Ned, you are welcome back and it is good to see you looking so well. Beir bua.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Time is up.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator. It was just that people are straying all over. I welcome the new Polish ambassador, H.E. Arkady Rzegocki and Agnieszka Skolimowska from the Polish Embassy. They are very welcome. I congratulate the ambassador on his appointment and we wish him well. We look forward to continuing the extreme friendship we have with Poland and the members of the Polish community who...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Keogan. Tá an t-am caite.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: We all agree with Senator Gallagher that Daffodil Day is very important for the country. We should all support it and encourage people to support it. I pray that the weather is fine for those who will be out collecting and for the volunteers.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Craughwell for swapping places with Senator Keogan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: We need to get Paddy timekeeping back in the Seanad after the recess.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask all Members on all sides of the Chamber to have a reflective look at the clocks in Leinster House in their contributions post Easter. Before I ask the Leader to reply to the Order of Business, on a personal level as Cathaoirleach, I thank the Taoiseach for his courtesy to all of us as Members of Seanad Éireann. I join Senator McDowell in thanking him for his personal commitment...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Erin McGreehan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 11 be taken before No. 1." Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Control of Dogs (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: First Stage (20 Mar 2024)

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

Seanad: Control of Dogs (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: First Stage (20 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (7 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann has passed the Forty-first Amendment of the Constitution (Agreement on a Unified Patent Court) Bill 2024 on 6 March 2024, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Research and Innovation Bill 2024 on 6 March 2024, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Road...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (7 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they wish to raise the following matters. Senator Mary Fitzpatrick - The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works to make a statement on the commencement date for the national monument on Moore Street. Senator Robbie Gallagher - The need for the Minister for Finance to ensure that all...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Monuments (7 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, to the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Acting Leader might include the number, please.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: It will be done after the Order of Business.