I note the sale of electric vehicles continues to grow. I looked at the figures for last year and some 23,601 electric vehicles were registered. That is approximately 18% of total registrations. This year, to date, that figure is growing. Up to the end of June, 20,164 electric vehicles had been registered. In my own neck of the woods of Cavan-Monaghan, up to the end of May there were 155 in Cavan and 99 in Monaghan. However, the debate and frustration continues to grow in relation to the number of charging stations…

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I move: That, in accordance with Standing Order 201(2), in relation to the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026, it be an instruction to the Committee of the whole Seanad, to which the Bill may be recommitted in respect of certain amendments, that it has the power to make amendments to the Bill which are not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill, for the purposes of: (i) Amending section 10 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1984 to provide a statutory basis for the admissibility, i…

I welcome the Minister back to the House this afternoon. I will be very brief. I am very happy to support this motion on the basis of the Minister's contribution. All the areas outlined by him need reform. I am very happy to proceed along those lines.

I move: That the Bill be recommitted in respect of amendments Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, 25, 36 to 39, inclusive, 41, 60 to 97, inclusive, and 100 to 104, inclusive.

I also congratulate the Leader on his appointment. I wish him every success. I have no doubt that he will excel in the role. I also support the comments of Senators Craughwell and Wilson on the non-attendance of a Government Minister at the commissioning event last Thursday. I think that sends out totally the wrong message. Whatever error occurred in this particular instance, I sincerely hope that we learn from it and ensure this never happens again. I am sure many of my colleagues present have often heard tell of …

I move: "That Committee Stage be taken now."

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First, I commend David, Veronica and Suzette on their work in this area. I met David on a number of occasions. He has been a serious campaigner and advocate. For his family to go through what they have gone through and still campaign to change things, not just for themselves but for those who will come after them, we are all deeply indebted to them. Gabhaim buíochas leo go léir. I thank the Senators who contributed this evening, all of whom did so in a constructive fashion and came forward with reasonable and good …

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I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30th June, 2026 and ending on 29th June, 2027.

Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit ar maidin. The Minister of State is very welcome back to the House to discuss this very important piece of business. As she outlined, the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 was enacted in the aftermath of the Omagh bombing in order to strengthen the State's response to terrorism. Certain provisions of that Act are, as the Minister of State outlined, subject to renewal annually. They will expire on 30 June next unless approved by this House and the Lower House. The Gove…

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I echo the comments of the Minister in his summing up and thank all the Senators for their contributions, which have been constructive and thought-provoking. All the amendments have been given serious consideration by the Minister. I thank and acknowledge Mr. Jason Poole for his contribution to this legislation. His family have been on a very difficult journey. The advocacy of Mr. Poole to get this legislation, Jennie's law, brought in has to be acknowledged and I commend him on it. I commend the Minister on his in…

Hear, hear.

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