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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: I thank the Cathaoirleach and welcome our guests. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the earlier signature of the Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2024, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; and No. 2, on the Supplementary Order Paper, motion regarding the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2024, to...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...;naiste in working with Spain to write to the European Commissioner looking for an urgent review of the trade agreement with Israel on the basis of human rights abuses. Obviously, the EU-Israel association agreement is an important trade agreement, so it is important the Commission take note. The international community absolutely has to do more to support innocent Palestinians and what...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: I acknowledge the presence of H.E. Mr. Marijus Gudynas, ambassador of Lithuania to Ireland, in advance of Lithuania's national day tomorrow. The ambassador is most welcome. I have mentioned on numerous occasions the issues regarding school bus transport in Galway. I know there are issues around the country. I am calling for a debate on this matter. We await the findings of the review on...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Paul Gavan: I begin by acknowledging that tomorrow is Lithuania's national day. I welcome the presence of the ambassador in the House. I want to raise the issue of the economic and social intervention fund, ESIF, for Limerick. This is a really vital fund that has been providing essential funding to community groups across Limerick city, and to some of the most disadvantaged groups not just in Limerick...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Aisling Dolan: Yesterday, we received a public update from Saolta on developments within our hospitals. Roscommon University Hospital is really well known and renowned in our area for plastic and reconstructive surgery. At the moment, it is doing photo triage, whereby patient referrals can be made using photos of areas of concern, particularly in relation to skin cancer, which is a huge concern in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Sharon Keogan: I second the amendment to the Order of Business. In December 2023, the health committee published its report on the recommendations proposed by the chairperson of the three-year review into Ireland's abortion laws. I attended the meeting of the health committee on 18 October that was also attended by the chairperson of the review and two researchers who helped in the drafting of the report...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Maria Byrne: I want to raise the issue of BusConnects in Limerick and the Annacotty Business Park. Recently, I attended a meeting of heads of businesses based there and of representatives from Limerick Chamber. One thing that was made clear is that 3,000 people work in the business park but there is no bus service to it. There is another business park just down the road. The nearest bus stops at least...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: Senator Maria Byrne raised the peculiarities of BusConnects, wherein there are great opportunities but also peculiar omissions. I have great sympathy with the Senator and completely support her need to advocate for the provision of a bus service. What would appear to make total sense does not always translate into the plans. This has been my experience of BusConnects in Dublin. I urge the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: One speaker at a time, please. The Acting Leader is replying.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: He stretches them to his own advantage at times.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: It is a fact that the matter has been raised on numerous occasions and there is a sequence of events. On many occasions in this House, I have heard the Senator speak about councillors. There are local elections, as he knows. There potentially will be a general election within the next 12 to 13 months. It is reasonable that a referendum would have been called. I have a difficulty with...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Mary Seery Kearney: I am very proud that we led that call yesterday with Spain. I also welcome the decision by the Tánaiste to make a commitment to allocating funding of €20 million to UNWRA. He is satisfied, on behalf of the State, that it should be done. The money is needed to support the civilian population in Gaza. I join Senator O'Loughlin in congratulating Professor Michael O'Flaherty on...