Appropriation Bill 2025 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2025-12-18
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Cathal Byrne (FG), Cultural and Educational Panel

I join in thanking the Leas-Chathaoirleach, the Cathaoirleach and all the staff here in the Seanad. This is my first Christmas as a Senator and I have very much enjoyed the experience so far. I appreciate the work that has been put in in facilitating that. I join with colleagues in wishing everybody a very happy Christmas.
The Fine Gael Party will be supporting this legislation and I do not propose to reiterate the statements on public expenditure that we had in this House only a short few weeks ago.
We will be supporting the Bill for the reasons outlined by the Minister

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Sitting date: 2025-12-18