Sympathies for bereavements
Senators extend condolences to colleagues and families bereaved in the Seanad and Dáil, and the Deputy Leader outlines the day’s business. The Leas-Chathaoirleach associates himself with the sympathies.
I have no doubt it was complimentary and it was informative.
Before I announce the Order of Business, I extend a vote of sympathy to our colleague, Senator Timmy Dooley, on the passing of his father, Mr. Joe Dooley, who was buried in Clare two days ago. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. I am sure I speak on behalf of all of the House in extending our sympathies to Senator Dooley and all of the Dooley family and to all of their community.
Comment on this
I acknowledge the passing of Judge Séamus Hughes, a former Mayo Deputy, who passed away after an illness. I extend our sympathy also to Deputy Alan Farrell on the passing of his father.
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Thursday, 14 July 2022, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022 – Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 3.25 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 3, Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 – Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 3.30 p.m; No.4, motion regarding the earlier signature of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022, to be taken on conclusion of No. 3, without debate; No. 5, Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 4 and the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 6.30 p.m. by the putting of one question by the Chair which shall, in relation to amendments, include only those set down or accepted by Government; No. 6, Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 6.30 p.m.; and No. 109, motion 3, Private Members' business, to be taken at 7.30 p.m. or on the conclusion of No. 6, whichever is the later, with the time allocated to this debate not to exceed two hours.
Comment on this
Very briefly, I associate myself with the Deputy Leader's words of sympathy, first, to our colleague, Senator Dooley, with whom I had the privilege of serving on a committee of this House for a number of years, to our colleague in the Dáil, Deputy Alan Farrell, and also to the Hughes family in Mayo.