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- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Deputy Leader to announce the business of the day, as Senators know, our colleague and friend Mr. Tom Hickey, deputy head usher, is retiring today. He is going to be joining us. In fact, he is here, right on cue as always.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: As Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, and in my own personal capacity, I welcome Tom to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery today. I pay tribute to him and thank him most sincerely for his dedicated service of more than 23 years to the Oireachtas. Those of us who have served in the House for a long time will know that Tom has been one of the gentlemen of Leinster House. He is always courteous to...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I now ask the Deputy Leader to outline the business for today.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the group leaders, I ask the Leas-Cathaoirleach to say a few words about Tom Hickey.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students and teachers from the De La Salle College in Dundalk. They are very welcome to Leinster House and I hope they have a very good day here. We wish them a very happy Christmas as well.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I apologise, but I must ask Senator McDowell to clarify something. Is he asking that No. 11 be taken before No. 2? There is no No. 1.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: Gabh mo leithscéal, Senator Warfield.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry for interrupting the Senator's flow. I am glad he got it back.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I welcome back our colleague and friend, Senator Higgins, and congratulate her on her new baby, Finn.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: Míle buíochas.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the public Gallery students and staff of St. Farnan's Secondary School in Prosperous, County Kildare. They are very welcome to Leinster House today. I thank them for being here and wish them a very happy Christmas.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I thought we had three.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students and staff from Glenamaddy Community School. They are very welcome to Leinster House today and I thank them for being here. I praise you, Senator Carrigy, for your work on the autism friendly Parliament. You have done an extraordinary job in driving the initiative with Roisin Deery, Róisín Sweeny and the EDI team. That you for your leadership in that.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the Deputy Leader to reply to the Order of Business, I wish all here, Members of the House and members of the parliamentary community, all of our staff from all parts of Leinster House and all of their families a very peaceful and happy Christmas. As many Members have said this morning, our world is really at an inflection point. For peace and goodwill to continue, it does...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I will clarify for Senator Boyhan. At the end of the business of the House today, the proposal will be to adjourn. If there is a date given or if it is sine die, it is your prerogative to oppose that if you wish.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I also want to thank Ms Orla Murray in the Leader's office and Ms Deirdre Chambers who operates the Government's Chief Whip's office with Senator Gallagher and others. Senator McDowell proposed an amendment to the Order of Business that: "No. 11 be taken before No. 2.", which was seconded by Senator Boyhan. The Deputy Leader has indicated she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is that...