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Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann has passed the Finance Bill 2024 on 5 November 2024, which is sent to Seanad Éireann for its recommendations. Dáil Éireann has passed on 5 November 2024 the Family Courts Bill 2022, considered by virtue of Article 22(2) of the Constitution as a Bill initiated in Dáil Éireann to be given to Seanad Éireann as desired. Dáil Éireann...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Tim Lombard - The need for the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the funding request from Cork County Council for the necessary upgrade to Pewterhole Cross near Kinsale, County Cork. Senator Sharon Keogan - The need for the Minister for Social Protection to provide an...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Network (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome our colleague and friend, the Minister of State, Senator Pippa Hackett, to the House. I welcome the daughter of the Minister of State, Heidi, to the Chamber. She is here doing work experience. I hope you have a very enjoyable time with us. Thank you for being here. You can be very proud of your mum and the contribution she is making to Irish political life. Céad míle...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Andrew Kelly to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. He is here on work experience. He is a transition year student. He is a son of our friend and colleague, Richie Kelly, who works with us here in Leinster House. Andrew is very welcome. I hope he does not learn the work habits of his father and the tricks of us. Céad míle fáilte. I previously welcomed the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome representatives of the Oesophageal Cancer Fund, which is a national charity. Its mission is raising awareness of early detection and survival rates for oesophageal cancer. We are joined by Carmel Doyle, CEO, Dervilla Downey, Sharon Cooney and Anthony Doran. They are guests of our next speaker, Senator Martin. I also welcome the students from County Wicklow whom I had the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat. I welcome the second group of students from Kilcoole Primary School in County Wicklow. They are very welcome; céad míle fáilte. In keeping with a request earlier in regard to their colleagues and school friends, we are going to offer them two nights homework off as well to celebrate their return from mid-term and potentially our last week in the Seanad.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Steady, steady, steady. I know it is the dying embers of the week.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I call the father of the House, Senator Paddy Burke.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I next call Senators Davitt, Maria Byrne and Flynn, in that order.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Well said. I welcome Councillor Farrelly and his good wife.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I call an Seanadóir Keogan, whom I thank for her forbearance.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Leader to reply to the Order of Business, I congratulate the President-elect of America and the Vice President-elect, Donald Trump and JD Vance, on their election. As Members know, Ireland is celebrating a centenary of diplomatic relations with the United States. We as parliamentarians will work with the new Administration and the new Congress to ensure the shared goals of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I will stop the Senator for a second; my apologies. I welcome the guests of the Ceann Comhairle, Tommy Callaghan and Camillus Walsh. Céad míle fáilte.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I congratulate the Leader on her tenure. I welcome our friend and colleague Deputy Ring on, perhaps, his last visit to Seanad Éireann as a Member of the Oireachtas. He has served the people of Mayo with distinction. His guests are Evan Lynch Boyd and Eamon Lynch. They are very welcome. Céad míle fáilte roimh gach duine. Amendment No. 1 to the Order of Business in...

Seanad: Public Health (Antacid Products) Bill 2024: First Stage (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: When it is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Public Health (Antacid Products) Bill 2024: First Stage (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Local Government (Support for Elected Members) Bill 2024: First Stage (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Local Government (Support for Elected Members) Bill 2024: First Stage (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Public Procurement (Collective Bargaining and Collective Agreements Criteria) Bill 2024: First Stage (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Public Procurement (Collective Bargaining and Collective Agreements Criteria) Bill 2024: First Stage (6 Nov 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.