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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (9 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Barry Ward - the need for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on the steps he is taking to ensure that companies which have laid fibre optic cable put the facility into operation. Senator Tim Lombard - the need for the Minister for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (9 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: As Senator Ward is not here at the moment, I propose that we take Senator Lombard's matter now. For the convenience of the House, the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth is taking all three matters. I thank him for being here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Acting Leader to announce the Order of Business I welcome the students from Firhouse Community College in Tallaght who are here this morning. They are very welcome to Leinster House, céad míle fáilte.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fíorfháilte roimh na daltaí idirbhliana ó Mheánscoil Naomh Pól, Monasterevin. I welcome the transition year students from St. Paul's Secondary School in Monasterevin to Leinster House. They are very welcome. I hope they have a very enjoyable visit and I thank them for being here. I thank their teachers as well for the wonderful work they are doing. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: There is a request before the Seanad CPPO that uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael, Jarlath Burns, would be invited to address Seanad Éireann. That would be considered by the CPPO.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure Senator Lombard's contribution today will feed into that. As a Cork person, I believe he is correct when he says it is astonishing that all the Cork hurling matches, notwithstanding the comments of Senator Ahearn, are behind a paywall.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I call on the Acting Leader.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the other group of students from St. Paul's Secondary School, Monasterevin. They are transition students who are also here as guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Heydon. They are very welcome to Leinster House. I hope they have an enjoyable visit. Good luck in the rest of the school year and enjoy the summer holidays.

Seanad: Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, to the House. As Members will know, today we are holding statements to commemorate Europe Day. In doing so, we acknowledge and honour the most profound impact that the European Union has made on our country since we became a member of the then European Economic Community in 1973. Senator Craughwell will probably remember that, as...

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee (8 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has completed its consideration of the Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2024.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (8 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Paddy Burke - The need for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on the funding available to car recycling businesses. Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the costs to date of the...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (8 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Boys and girls, he is the father of the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the Leader to announced the Order of Business, I join everyone in expressing our sadness and sympathy on the death last week of our former colleague and friend, Michael D'Arcy Snr., former Member of this House, TD, Minister of State, and county and town councillor. Michael was a native of Annagh, Gorey, County Wexford and had a long and distinguished career in local and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: It is my pleasure, on my own behalf and on behalf of all Members, to welcome to our Public Gallery the parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Kenya. I wish them a céad míle fáilte. They are very welcome. The delegation is led by the Right Honourable Dr. Moses Wetangu'la, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Kenya. He is very welcome. I thank him for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, according to the clock.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not manage the clock. Lean ar aghaidh.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Again, apologies regarding the clock but I do not control it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is in injury time.