Order of Business
The Cathaoirleach sought approval of the Order of Business and congratulated referee Michelle O'Neill on her World Cup appointment. Senator McDowell objected, briefly sparred with the Chair, and then made an irrelevant point about weeds before the Chair cut him off and Senator Daly responded lightly.
Before I ask the House to approve or disapprove of the Order of Business, I ask Members to join in congratulating Michelle O'Neill, the soccer referee, on her appointment for the forthcoming FIFA Women's World Cup, and I wish her well.
Is the Order of Business approved?
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It is not quite approved, for this reason-----
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No, we are not. The Leader spoke about Senator Paul Daly's contribution on wilding one's garden. Ragwort, thistles and dock are twice as beneficial to bees as wildflowers.
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I am just making the point that they are illegal under the Noxious Weeds Act and that anybody who has them on his or her land is liable to be prosecuted.
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I thank the Senator for the legal advice.