Sittings
4th Sitting of the Senate
5th Session - 12th Republican Parliament
Tuesday 22 October, 2024
10:00 AM
Announcements By The President/Vice-President
Leave of absence
Leave of absence was granted to Sen. Damian Lyder, who is ill. Dr. Tim Gopeesingh was appointed temporary senator in his place.
Sen. the Hon. Nigel de Freitas [President of the Senate]
Oath Of Allegiance Of A New Member
Temporary Senator
Temporary Senator Dr. Tim Gopeesingh took the oath of allegiance.
Sen. Dr. Tim Gopeesingh [Opposition Senator (Temporary)]
Government Business: Bills Second Reading
The Appropriation (Financial Year 2025) Bill, 2024
Debate resumed on the Appropriation (Financial Year 2025) Bill, 2024, with the Minister of Tourism and the Arts being first to contribute, followed by Sen. Jearlean John, Sen. Dr. Maria Dillon-Remy and the maiden contribution of Sen. Ancil Dennis. Eight additional senators added their voice to the debate before the adjournment of the Senate.
Sen. the Hon. Randall Mitchell [Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts]
Hon. Jearlean John, MP [Minister of Works and Infrastructure]
Sen. Dr. Maria Dillon-Remy [Independent Senator]
Sen. Ancil Dennis [Government Senator]
Sen. Jayanti Lutchmedial-Ramdial [Opposition Senator]
Sen. Hazel Thompson-Ahye [Independent Senator]
Sen. the Hon. Donna Cox [Minister of Social Development and Family Services]
Sen. Dr. Tim Gopeesingh [Opposition Senator (Temporary)]
Sen. Dr. Muhammad Yunus Ibrahim [Vice-President of the Senate]
Sen. Helon Francis [Independent Senator]
Sen. the Hon. Kazim Hosein [Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries]
Sen. the Hon. Richie Sookhai [Minister in the Ministry of Works and Transport]
Adjournment
The Senate adjourned to Wednesday October 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
The Sitting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.