Family Reunification
Seanad Éireann — 2025-09-24
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Shane Curley (CC), Cultural and Educational Panel

Before I thank the Minister of State and Senators for their contributions, I welcome to the Gallery Deputy Cleere and his three special guests, Erin Hoare, Oisín Hennebry and Caroline Morrisey. I reassure the guests that at times I see steam coming out of the ears of Deputy Cleere in the corridors of Leinster House. He has been working extremely hard since he was elected.
I will pick up on one small point from Senator Ruane. It is the play therapy concept, which could be explored. As a former secondary school teacher, I have seen it in action. A lot of what she said hit home. I acknowledge that.
The Minister of State covered everything from enterprise to health, tourism, employment, justice and home affairs. He covered a wide range of briefs today. I thank him for his responses and, in the instances where he did not have the full answers, I thank him for his commitment to liaise with the relevant Ministers and revert to the Seanad. It is much appreciated.
Bhí sé mar onóir ollmhór orm a bheith i mo Chathaoirleach Gníomhach don chéad uair inniu sa Seanad. Is onóir ollmhór é a bheith in ann suí anseo mar Chathaoirleach Gníomhach. Gabhaim buíochas leis na Seanadóirí as ucht na hoibre ar fad atá á déanamh acu agus leis an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Grealish.

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Sitting date: 2025-09-24