Seanad debates

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Appointment of members of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Motion

 

10:30 am

Photo of Lisa ChambersLisa Chambers (Fianna Fail)
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I move:

That Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government, on 4th July, 2023, agreed to nominate Andrew Forde, Caoilfhionn Gallagher, Colin Harvey, Eoin Ronayne, Noeline Blackwell and Dr. Salome Mbugua for appointment by the President as members of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, recommends, pursuant to section 13(1)(b) of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 (No. 25 of 2014), that Andrew Forde, Caoilfhionn Gallagher, Colin Harvey, Eoin Ronayne, Noeline Blackwell and Dr. Salome Mbugua be appointed by the President as members of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.”

Question put and agreed to.

Photo of Jerry ButtimerJerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)
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I welcome members of Athy Women's Sheds, who are guests of Senator Wall. I hope they have a very pleasant visit. I thank them for being here and for the advice about how to stay calm. We will be very glad to hear it.

Cuireadh an Seanad ar fionraí ar 12.14 p.m. agus cuireadh tús leis arís ar 12.45 p.m.

Sitting suspended at 12.14 p.m. and resumed at 12.45 p.m.