The Cathaoirleach is the sole judge of order and has a range of powers and functions namely:
Calls on members to speak and all speeches must be addressed to the Chair.
Puts such questions to the House as are required, supervises Divisions and declares the results.
Has authority to suppress disorder, to enforce prompt obedience to Rulings and may order members to withdraw from the House or name them for suspension by the House itself for a period.
In the case of great disorder can suspend or adjourn the House.
Senator Mr Joe O'Reilly, Leas-Chathaoirleach of the Irish Senate
Good evening.
Can I wish you a very happy Diwali day. I know that for your Indian Community, the Diwali day is of extraordinary significance. The day of the lighting of the lamp, an emphasis on light, on new beginnings, on freshness and on vision. It’s a very significant occasion when the lamp is lit. I’m delighted that you’re celebrating this event in city hall and the involvement of Dublin City Council and I salute the involvement of the Irish-India Council and indeed my good friend Prashant and his work there. I’m addressing you and wishing you a very good festival in my role as Leas-Chathoairleach of the Seanad as Deputy Speaker over the Irish Senate, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson for my party and member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the joint houses of parliament. There’s a wond...
published: 25 Oct 2022
Senator Sharon Keogan — Election of Cathaoirleach
It is wonderful for me to address Senator Buttimer as Cathaoirleach. I wish him and his husband, Conchobar, all the best. I am sure that it is a very proud moment for them both.
Senator Boyhan was one of the first people that I came to know when I walked in these doors. He is leader of the Independent group of which I am a member. Today was not his day to shine but he has shone every day for me since I came into these Houses. The adversity that he has overcome to sit in these seats in Seanad Éireann has been spectacular. He deserved to have that moment today in the sun. I congratulate him on challenging here today.
Senator Joe O'Reilly is the outgoing Leas-Chathaoirleach. He is a Cavan man and he has been very lenient with me at times when he was in the Chair. I thank him most sincerely fo...
published: 15 Feb 2023
Senator Jillian van Turnhout - Leas-Cathaoirleach of the Seanad
Senator Jillian van Turnhout chairs the Seanad.
Report by Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) with Minister Brian Hayes.
25th October 2011.
Report by Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed)
"We will now hear statements on the report of the interdepartmental working group on mortgage arrears. Following the statement of the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brian Hayes, each Senator will have five minutes to speak. This time limit will be strictly adhered to, as many Members wish to speak. The Minister of State will be called on not later than 725pm to conclude the debate which will finish not later than 730pm"
My election as Leas Cathaoirleach of Seanad Eireann. Proposed and seconded by my colleagues Senators Martin Conway and Diarmuid Wilson. I will serve the position for the 26th Seanad under Cathaoirleach Senator Mark Daly together with Leader of Seanad Eireann Senator Regina Doherty.
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Good evening.
Can I wish you a very happy Diwali day. I know that for your Indian Community, the Diwali day is of extraordinary significance. The day of the li...
Good evening.
Can I wish you a very happy Diwali day. I know that for your Indian Community, the Diwali day is of extraordinary significance. The day of the lighting of the lamp, an emphasis on light, on new beginnings, on freshness and on vision. It’s a very significant occasion when the lamp is lit. I’m delighted that you’re celebrating this event in city hall and the involvement of Dublin City Council and I salute the involvement of the Irish-India Council and indeed my good friend Prashant and his work there. I’m addressing you and wishing you a very good festival in my role as Leas-Chathoairleach of the Seanad as Deputy Speaker over the Irish Senate, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson for my party and member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the joint houses of parliament. There’s a wonderful relationship in our multi racial, very diverse society now between us and our Indian Community who make such a real contribution to Ireland particularly to the health service as doctors, nurses, carers also in technology and the IT sector and across a range of areas obviously in food as well and culinary areas. There are so many ways in which your wonderful community contribute to Ireland, we’re very proud of you and what you do here and I certainly consider it a great honour to salute you on this special festival and to wish you great success and a very happy and enjoyable evening. Thank you one and all.
Good evening.
Can I wish you a very happy Diwali day. I know that for your Indian Community, the Diwali day is of extraordinary significance. The day of the lighting of the lamp, an emphasis on light, on new beginnings, on freshness and on vision. It’s a very significant occasion when the lamp is lit. I’m delighted that you’re celebrating this event in city hall and the involvement of Dublin City Council and I salute the involvement of the Irish-India Council and indeed my good friend Prashant and his work there. I’m addressing you and wishing you a very good festival in my role as Leas-Chathoairleach of the Seanad as Deputy Speaker over the Irish Senate, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson for my party and member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the joint houses of parliament. There’s a wonderful relationship in our multi racial, very diverse society now between us and our Indian Community who make such a real contribution to Ireland particularly to the health service as doctors, nurses, carers also in technology and the IT sector and across a range of areas obviously in food as well and culinary areas. There are so many ways in which your wonderful community contribute to Ireland, we’re very proud of you and what you do here and I certainly consider it a great honour to salute you on this special festival and to wish you great success and a very happy and enjoyable evening. Thank you one and all.
It is wonderful for me to address Senator Buttimer as Cathaoirleach. I wish him and his husband, Conchobar, all the best. I am sure that it is a very proud mome...
It is wonderful for me to address Senator Buttimer as Cathaoirleach. I wish him and his husband, Conchobar, all the best. I am sure that it is a very proud moment for them both.
Senator Boyhan was one of the first people that I came to know when I walked in these doors. He is leader of the Independent group of which I am a member. Today was not his day to shine but he has shone every day for me since I came into these Houses. The adversity that he has overcome to sit in these seats in Seanad Éireann has been spectacular. He deserved to have that moment today in the sun. I congratulate him on challenging here today.
Senator Joe O'Reilly is the outgoing Leas-Chathaoirleach. He is a Cavan man and he has been very lenient with me at times when he was in the Chair. I thank him most sincerely for his encouragement and wit that he brings to this Chamber. I also thank him for all of the great work that he has done for his constituency in Cavan. He is very well liked and loved by many in County Cavan.
I thank Senator Mark Daly. He is probably one of the finest Senators that I have ever met and I say that with my hand on my heart. He is a wonderful ambassador for the Seanad both nationally and internationally. I thank him most sincerely for making my role here very easy over the last couple of years. He is a poll topper among the county councillors in this country. He is a poll topper for a reason and it is because of his work ethic and how he looks after his people. He has looked after his people in the Seanad very well for the last two years. I thank him for what he has done for this Seanad office.
I thank Senators Regina Doherty and Lisa Chambers. When one walks into these Houses there are very few people that one looks up to in life. As a female politician I have always looked up to Senator Doherty. In the last couple of years I have gotten to know Senator Chambers but Senator Doherty has been a tyrant when it comes to work. I mean that she is an unbelievable worker and displays great stamina. She has now moved into Fingal and I know that if she does decide to run in the constituency of Fingal that she will work for and deliver for the people who live in that area. She is an incredibly hard working politician and brings something special to politics. Although the Senator and I may not share the same politics and values I appreciate all of the work that she does and the same for Senator Chambers. It is great to have women that one can look up to and follow in politics. I admire them both greatly.
Senator Pauline O'Reilly has been a pleasure to deal with over the last number of years as leader of the Green Party. I hope to God that Senator Garvey meets Senator Mark Daly more often to bring a sense of calm to her before she comes in here to fight her battles. I am sure that Senator Garvey will make a wonderful leader of the Green Party in the Seanad.
Senators Gallagher and Kyne have been absolute gentlemen in their roles as Deputy Leaders and Whips of their parties. It is a great responsibility to be in here. We all know that responsibility. The country is facing some tumultuous times, and I thank everyone who elected me to this Chamber to do the best I can for the county councillors around the country and the people I represent in the constituency in which I live.
I know the Cathaoirleach will be fair. I did not really know him over recent years, but I have got to know him in the past six or seven months. I did not know that he studied for the priesthood in his early life. That says a lot about a person. It says a lot that the Cathaoirleach is a man of faith and a man of God. He is also a man of fairness and equality. I wish him all the best in the two and a half years ahead of him. Anything I can do to make his job better, I will try to do. It is great to have him in the Chair, where he cannot shout me down. I wish him the best of luck.
It is wonderful for me to address Senator Buttimer as Cathaoirleach. I wish him and his husband, Conchobar, all the best. I am sure that it is a very proud moment for them both.
Senator Boyhan was one of the first people that I came to know when I walked in these doors. He is leader of the Independent group of which I am a member. Today was not his day to shine but he has shone every day for me since I came into these Houses. The adversity that he has overcome to sit in these seats in Seanad Éireann has been spectacular. He deserved to have that moment today in the sun. I congratulate him on challenging here today.
Senator Joe O'Reilly is the outgoing Leas-Chathaoirleach. He is a Cavan man and he has been very lenient with me at times when he was in the Chair. I thank him most sincerely for his encouragement and wit that he brings to this Chamber. I also thank him for all of the great work that he has done for his constituency in Cavan. He is very well liked and loved by many in County Cavan.
I thank Senator Mark Daly. He is probably one of the finest Senators that I have ever met and I say that with my hand on my heart. He is a wonderful ambassador for the Seanad both nationally and internationally. I thank him most sincerely for making my role here very easy over the last couple of years. He is a poll topper among the county councillors in this country. He is a poll topper for a reason and it is because of his work ethic and how he looks after his people. He has looked after his people in the Seanad very well for the last two years. I thank him for what he has done for this Seanad office.
I thank Senators Regina Doherty and Lisa Chambers. When one walks into these Houses there are very few people that one looks up to in life. As a female politician I have always looked up to Senator Doherty. In the last couple of years I have gotten to know Senator Chambers but Senator Doherty has been a tyrant when it comes to work. I mean that she is an unbelievable worker and displays great stamina. She has now moved into Fingal and I know that if she does decide to run in the constituency of Fingal that she will work for and deliver for the people who live in that area. She is an incredibly hard working politician and brings something special to politics. Although the Senator and I may not share the same politics and values I appreciate all of the work that she does and the same for Senator Chambers. It is great to have women that one can look up to and follow in politics. I admire them both greatly.
Senator Pauline O'Reilly has been a pleasure to deal with over the last number of years as leader of the Green Party. I hope to God that Senator Garvey meets Senator Mark Daly more often to bring a sense of calm to her before she comes in here to fight her battles. I am sure that Senator Garvey will make a wonderful leader of the Green Party in the Seanad.
Senators Gallagher and Kyne have been absolute gentlemen in their roles as Deputy Leaders and Whips of their parties. It is a great responsibility to be in here. We all know that responsibility. The country is facing some tumultuous times, and I thank everyone who elected me to this Chamber to do the best I can for the county councillors around the country and the people I represent in the constituency in which I live.
I know the Cathaoirleach will be fair. I did not really know him over recent years, but I have got to know him in the past six or seven months. I did not know that he studied for the priesthood in his early life. That says a lot about a person. It says a lot that the Cathaoirleach is a man of faith and a man of God. He is also a man of fairness and equality. I wish him all the best in the two and a half years ahead of him. Anything I can do to make his job better, I will try to do. It is great to have him in the Chair, where he cannot shout me down. I wish him the best of luck.
Senator Jillian van Turnhout chairs the Seanad.
Report by Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) with Minister Brian Hayes.
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Senator Jillian van Turnhout chairs the Seanad.
Report by Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) with Minister Brian Hayes.
25th October 2011.
Report by Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed)
"We will now hear statements on the report of the interdepartmental working group on mortgage arrears. Following the statement of the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brian Hayes, each Senator will have five minutes to speak. This time limit will be strictly adhered to, as many Members wish to speak. The Minister of State will be called on not later than 725pm to conclude the debate which will finish not later than 730pm"
Senator Jillian van Turnhout chairs the Seanad.
Report by Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) with Minister Brian Hayes.
25th October 2011.
Report by Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed)
"We will now hear statements on the report of the interdepartmental working group on mortgage arrears. Following the statement of the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brian Hayes, each Senator will have five minutes to speak. This time limit will be strictly adhered to, as many Members wish to speak. The Minister of State will be called on not later than 725pm to conclude the debate which will finish not later than 730pm"
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My election as Leas Cathaoirleach of Seanad Eireann. Proposed and seconded by my colleagues Senators Martin Conway and Diarmuid Wilson. I will serve the positi...
My election as Leas Cathaoirleach of Seanad Eireann. Proposed and seconded by my colleagues Senators Martin Conway and Diarmuid Wilson. I will serve the position for the 26th Seanad under Cathaoirleach Senator Mark Daly together with Leader of Seanad Eireann Senator Regina Doherty.
My election as Leas Cathaoirleach of Seanad Eireann. Proposed and seconded by my colleagues Senators Martin Conway and Diarmuid Wilson. I will serve the position for the 26th Seanad under Cathaoirleach Senator Mark Daly together with Leader of Seanad Eireann Senator Regina Doherty.
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Good evening.
Can I wish you a very happy Diwali day. I know that for your Indian Community, the Diwali day is of extraordinary significance. The day of the lighting of the lamp, an emphasis on light, on new beginnings, on freshness and on vision. It’s a very significant occasion when the lamp is lit. I’m delighted that you’re celebrating this event in city hall and the involvement of Dublin City Council and I salute the involvement of the Irish-India Council and indeed my good friend Prashant and his work there. I’m addressing you and wishing you a very good festival in my role as Leas-Chathoairleach of the Seanad as Deputy Speaker over the Irish Senate, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson for my party and member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the joint houses of parliament. There’s a wonderful relationship in our multi racial, very diverse society now between us and our Indian Community who make such a real contribution to Ireland particularly to the health service as doctors, nurses, carers also in technology and the IT sector and across a range of areas obviously in food as well and culinary areas. There are so many ways in which your wonderful community contribute to Ireland, we’re very proud of you and what you do here and I certainly consider it a great honour to salute you on this special festival and to wish you great success and a very happy and enjoyable evening. Thank you one and all.
It is wonderful for me to address Senator Buttimer as Cathaoirleach. I wish him and his husband, Conchobar, all the best. I am sure that it is a very proud moment for them both.
Senator Boyhan was one of the first people that I came to know when I walked in these doors. He is leader of the Independent group of which I am a member. Today was not his day to shine but he has shone every day for me since I came into these Houses. The adversity that he has overcome to sit in these seats in Seanad Éireann has been spectacular. He deserved to have that moment today in the sun. I congratulate him on challenging here today.
Senator Joe O'Reilly is the outgoing Leas-Chathaoirleach. He is a Cavan man and he has been very lenient with me at times when he was in the Chair. I thank him most sincerely for his encouragement and wit that he brings to this Chamber. I also thank him for all of the great work that he has done for his constituency in Cavan. He is very well liked and loved by many in County Cavan.
I thank Senator Mark Daly. He is probably one of the finest Senators that I have ever met and I say that with my hand on my heart. He is a wonderful ambassador for the Seanad both nationally and internationally. I thank him most sincerely for making my role here very easy over the last couple of years. He is a poll topper among the county councillors in this country. He is a poll topper for a reason and it is because of his work ethic and how he looks after his people. He has looked after his people in the Seanad very well for the last two years. I thank him for what he has done for this Seanad office.
I thank Senators Regina Doherty and Lisa Chambers. When one walks into these Houses there are very few people that one looks up to in life. As a female politician I have always looked up to Senator Doherty. In the last couple of years I have gotten to know Senator Chambers but Senator Doherty has been a tyrant when it comes to work. I mean that she is an unbelievable worker and displays great stamina. She has now moved into Fingal and I know that if she does decide to run in the constituency of Fingal that she will work for and deliver for the people who live in that area. She is an incredibly hard working politician and brings something special to politics. Although the Senator and I may not share the same politics and values I appreciate all of the work that she does and the same for Senator Chambers. It is great to have women that one can look up to and follow in politics. I admire them both greatly.
Senator Pauline O'Reilly has been a pleasure to deal with over the last number of years as leader of the Green Party. I hope to God that Senator Garvey meets Senator Mark Daly more often to bring a sense of calm to her before she comes in here to fight her battles. I am sure that Senator Garvey will make a wonderful leader of the Green Party in the Seanad.
Senators Gallagher and Kyne have been absolute gentlemen in their roles as Deputy Leaders and Whips of their parties. It is a great responsibility to be in here. We all know that responsibility. The country is facing some tumultuous times, and I thank everyone who elected me to this Chamber to do the best I can for the county councillors around the country and the people I represent in the constituency in which I live.
I know the Cathaoirleach will be fair. I did not really know him over recent years, but I have got to know him in the past six or seven months. I did not know that he studied for the priesthood in his early life. That says a lot about a person. It says a lot that the Cathaoirleach is a man of faith and a man of God. He is also a man of fairness and equality. I wish him all the best in the two and a half years ahead of him. Anything I can do to make his job better, I will try to do. It is great to have him in the Chair, where he cannot shout me down. I wish him the best of luck.
Senator Jillian van Turnhout chairs the Seanad.
Report by Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) with Minister Brian Hayes.
25th October 2011.
Report by Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed)
"We will now hear statements on the report of the interdepartmental working group on mortgage arrears. Following the statement of the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brian Hayes, each Senator will have five minutes to speak. This time limit will be strictly adhered to, as many Members wish to speak. The Minister of State will be called on not later than 725pm to conclude the debate which will finish not later than 730pm"
My election as Leas Cathaoirleach of Seanad Eireann. Proposed and seconded by my colleagues Senators Martin Conway and Diarmuid Wilson. I will serve the position for the 26th Seanad under Cathaoirleach Senator Mark Daly together with Leader of Seanad Eireann Senator Regina Doherty.
The Cathaoirleach is the sole judge of order and has a range of powers and functions namely:
Calls on members to speak and all speeches must be addressed to the Chair.
Puts such questions to the House as are required, supervises Divisions and declares the results.
Has authority to suppress disorder, to enforce prompt obedience to Rulings and may order members to withdraw from the House or name them for suspension by the House itself for a period.
In the case of great disorder can suspend or adjourn the House.
Sinn Féin TD Louise O'Reilly said in a letter that she wanted to find out if Mr Buttimer asked Mr Conway to nominate him for the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach of the Seanad in 2020 ... .
Ms O'Reilly said she wanted to find out if Mr Buttimer asked Mr Conway to nominate him for the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach of the Seanad in 2020 ... Disciplinary process initiated ... was accepted ... .