I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "That" and substitute the following: "Seanad Éireann resolves that the Disability (Personalised Budgets) Bill 2024 be read a second time this day 18 months, to allow for the completion of a Personalised Budget Demonstrator Pilot which is expected to conclude at the end of the year." I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this important Bill and contribute as Fianna Fáil spokesperson for disability, children and equality. The Bill tethers the provision of personalised budgets to the assessment of need process, as a service statement is required for an application for a personalised budget to be made.
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Tellers: Tá, Senators Tom Clonan and Victor Boyhan; Níl, Senators Cathal Byrne and Paul Daly.
| Question | Result | Tá–Níl |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment put: | Lost | 18–26 |
| Amendment put: | Lost | 19–26 |
| Amendment put: | Lost | 18–26 |
| Amendment put: | Carried | 26–16 |
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