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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the proposal for regulations and a directive of the European Parliament and Council on international protection, asylum and migration, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, statements on the cost of doing business, to be taken at...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

John McGahon: ...changes to the parental leave age limit in the Civil Service. This has come to me from a former colleague in Louth County Council, Maria Doyle. Her words are much better than mine. It is somewhat complex and I want to put this on the record because I do not think the memo and the proposed changes are particularly fair. Prior to the attached memo, parental leave was available unpaid...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Sharon Keogan: This morning, the national conservatism event in Brussels resumes after a tumultuous attempt to cancel it yesterday. It is deplorable that the mayors of several districts in Brussels cancelled the event, citing concerns over what they pathetically deemed public safety. Today, the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, and the Hungarian President, Viktor Orbán, are expected to speak....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Mark Wall: I want to raise several issues today. The first concerns emergency electricity credits. We all know that 2.2 million households will benefit from the worthwhile and needed €450 million that was announced by the Government in recent months. The reason I raise this issue today is that, in response to a number of queries I have had in the last couple of days, particularly around low...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Fintan Warfield: I wish to move an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 12 be taken before No. 1. No. 12 is our Bill to amend the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 to ensure that the online content and digital output of our country is preserved in order that citizens and researchers within the country and abroad are guaranteed permanent access to the online intellectual and cultural memory of our...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I welcome the news from the Minister, Deputy Foley, today that she will move to address the problem of grade inflation at leaving certificate and that we will move back slowly, starting with the leaving certificate in 2025. Obviously, it will not impact on any leaving certificate students this year. However, I am concerned that those who might have benefited from the grade inflation in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Michael McDowell: Yesterday, I referred to a peaceful protest outside the House here as being probably extremist. I want to apologise to the people who participated in that protest. They were, in fact they were an entirely legitimate and well-intentioned group of people who came to protest. I received an email today from Michelle Keane, who organised it. I want to acknowledge that it was unfair of me to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Aisling Dolan: I raise the issue of Lough Funshinagh. Deputy O'Donnell, in his new role as Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, visited County Roscommon and the communities that are heavily impacted. There is utter devastation for the families who have been impacted by the flooding. They are losing homes, land, farms and roads. Around Curraghboy, for example, a road is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: I second my colleague Senator McDowell's amendment. The time has come to establish whether we live in a democracy and whether this House has the right to debate issues that are important to the citizens of this State. Bringing in legislation and just ramming it through is becoming rather tiresome. I would have expected the referendums had taught a lesson to the Government to engage in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Emer Currie: I welcome the news yesterday about the introduction of tougher sentencing for knife crime. I have raised this issue frequently, both in the Seanad and directly with the Minister for Justice. What is helpful is the differentiation between possession and intent and the added length to sentences relating to the importation and sale of knives. I hope we can continue to build on that because we...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Tom Clonan: I wish to raise the prospect of Israeli retaliation against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Three individuals - Yoav Gallant, Benny Gantz and Benjamin Netanyahu - have presided over genocidal retaliation against the people of Gaza for the reprehensible attack on 7 October in which more than 1,000 Israeli citizens - innocent men, women and children - were butchered by Hamas. Israel's response...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Senators who contributed to the Order of Business. The first speaker was Senator McGahon, who made an interesting point around parental leave for 26 weeks. The Senator would like the period during which that leave can be accessed to be extended in order that adults caring for children with a disability or a long-term illness can take it up until the child reaches 18 years of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: Senator Warfield proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 12 be taken before No. 1, which was seconded by Senator Ruane. I am happy to accept that amendment. I commend the Senator on his work on that issue. Our legislation often lags behind where the world is at. This is a good piece of work that I am sure will be looked upon favourably by the relevant Minister. Senator...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I can speak for myself is the only point I was making. We will have a full debate on the matter on 2 May. I hope I have responded to the genuine questions and concerns raised by Members. I fully take on board what has been said. We will have a full debate in the House on it. On a completely different matter, Senator Dolan raised the issue of Lough Funshinagh, which was also raised last...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Fintan Warfield has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 12 be taken before No. 1." The amendment was seconded by Senator Boylan. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept this amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed. Senator Michael McDowell has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 1 be taken with debate on the...