He is now going to be in a photo that will be seen for hundreds of years.

I move: That Seanad Éireann: - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Enda Bonner; - conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and - expresses its gratitude for his notable contribution, as a member of Seanad Éireann, to Irish public life and for his dedicated service to the people of Ireland.

I move: That the Clerk of Seanad Éireann do send to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage notice of a vacancy in the membership of Seanad Éireann occasioned by the election to Dáil Éireann of Senator Seán Kyne, a member elected from the Nominating Bodies Sub-Panel of the Cultural and Educational Panel at the General Election for Seanad Éireann, January, 2025.

I move: That, in accordance with Standing Order 63(1) and the approval of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, Seanad Éireann agrees that, in respect of the European Parliament Dublin Constituency, Mr. Barry Andrews MEP, Ms. Regina Doherty MEP and Mr. Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP, may attend and be heard in Seanad Éireann on Wednesday, 23rd September, 2026, and that the following arrangements shall apply: The proceedings shall commence at 2 p.m., shall not exceed two hours, and shall consist of— (a) a …

The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2025 (Revocation) Order 2026, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion regarding Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2026, back from committee, to be taken on conclusion of No. 1 without debate; No. 3, motion regarding Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No. 2…

Is that so?

I am very conscious that No. 10 is to be taken at 11.30 a.m. and it is now 11.30 a.m. I will be brief. I will make a note of any contributions relating to debates for when we come back in September. There were a lot of calls for debates. I will make sure there is a significant amount of time for a debate about drugs, in particular, because it is an important piece of legislation. To anyone who has called for a debate, I hope we will have opportunities when we come back in September. I will record those requests and…

I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2025 (Revocation) Order 2026, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 2nd July, 2026.”

I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2026, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 2nd July, 2026.”

I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.2) Regulations 2026, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 2nd July, 2026.”

I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.3) Regulations 2026, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 14th July, 2026.”

I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.4) Regulations 2026, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 2nd July, 2026.”

I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.5) Regulations 2026, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 2nd July, 2026.”

I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.6) Regulations 2026, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 2nd July, 2026.”

I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.7) Regulations 2026, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 2nd July, 2026.”

I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Licensing of Outdoor Events) Regulations 2026, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 2nd July, 2026.”

I propose that notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the order of the House today, that No. 10 be taken at 12.25 p.m.

At 1 p.m. on Tuesday, 22 September 2026.

I find it incredible that people say the programme for Government says this. I have it in my office. I can bring it down and show it to the Senators. At no point does it say that it would be Senator Black's Bill that would be introduced. I cannot remember how many times the Taoiseach and Tánaiste said at the time that the Bill was not workable and that it needed to be looked at and changed. That was said numerous times. The programme for Government said the Government would bring forward an occupied territories Bil…

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