Seanad debates

Wednesday, 12 July 2017

10:30 am

Photo of Jerry ButtimerJerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is a matter of absolute importance for all of us. I join Senator O'Donnell in paying tribute to the late Martin Molony. Senator O'Sullivan knows the story well, but for Members who are not aware, Martin Molony was a jump and flat jockey who was a superstar in his time, as Senator O'Donnell said. I want to pay tribute to him. He was one of the most prolific and profound jockeys of his time. He died at the relatively young age of 91. At a time when national hunt and flat racing were tough sports – they still are – he was in the pantheon of jockeys. He was one of the best. I wish to pay tribute to him and his family.

Senator Mulherin raised an issue relevant to the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Naughten, and relating to the renewable heat incentive scheme. The public consultation process has closed. The Minister, Deputy Naughten, and his Department officials are undertaking a review of the submissions made. I will be happy to have him to come to the House in the new term.

I am happy to take Senator Kelleher at the end of the Order of Business.

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