I move:
That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 to create specific offences for assaulting or threatening retail workers carrying out their employment.
Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2024: First Stage
Question put and agreed to.
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
Next Tuesday.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Second Stage ordered for Tuesday, 7 May 2024.
I propose the suspension of the House until 12.45 p.m. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Cuireadh an Seanad ar fionraí ar 12.22 p.m. agus cuireadh tús leis arís ar 12.45 p.m.
Sitting suspended at 12.22 p.m. and resumed at 12.45 p.m.