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Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach: Motion (16 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Is the Cathaoirleach allowing people to stand at the back of the Chamber?

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach: Motion (16 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that advisable, given the announcement by the Government today about reducing socialising?

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach: Motion (16 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: We should be careful on Thursday about the address of the Taoiseach-----

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach: Motion (16 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: ----both for the man himself and the office he holds, but also for us as the Upper House, with regard to the number of people coming into the House, given what has happened today with the changes announced by Government. I ask that the Cathaoirleach and Leader engage not with the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight but with all of us.I would be unhappy that Senators would...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Will the Acting Leader facilitate a debate on the future of retail so that our nation might have a new retail strategy? As we all know from observing the cities and towns in our areas, a major challenge is facing retail on the high street with the migration to online shopping. Streets and towns are being hollowed out. The House needs to debate the matter with the Minister of State, Deputy...

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome our witnesses to the meeting and I thank the Secretary General for his presentation. I had the pleasure of working with him in his previous capacities in other Departments and I can safely say the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth will be in very good hands. In the context of the White Paper, the Secretary General said the processing of...

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: How do we compare to international norms in regard to processing times? I know it is not the Secretary General's Department, but out of interest, does he have any figure on that?

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: It is fair to say we all share the view that it is not satisfactory and it needs to be addressed. The White Paper commits us to phasing out the use of congregated settings by December 2024. Is the Secretary General confident we will meet that deadline?

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not mean this to be a discordant note, but I am not sure that we will meet the 2024 deadline given the issues we have with congregation settings in disability, in direct provision and the need for a ramping up of the construction sector in terms of the building. In terms of the €28.1 million allocated to the Department for 2022, which is €12.5 million in capital...

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: My final question is on the transition to the new model. As the Secretary General said, it is ambitious. The Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, has appointed a three-person external advisory group. Has the Department met with it? I understand the group has independent oversight, but does it engage with the Department, talk to it or assist it in any way?

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Secretary General. We all share the common goal of ending direct provision and recognise that people who are in direct provision are human beings who deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. They have come from difficult situations, are in trauma, and have stress in their lives. I thank the Secretary General and his staff for their work and for the courtesy they have...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I join with my colleagues in extending our sympathies to the Currie family and to our colleague and friend, Emer, on the sad passing of Austin Currie. He was a colossus and a leader. When it was unpopular to do so, he took the need for human rights to be upheld to a new level. He built his life around peace and building bridges. He never recoiled from what he stood for but never supported...

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: An Dara Céim - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit chuig an Teach don díospóireacht tábhachtach seo. Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an gCéim seo den Bhille. Tá dul chun cinn agus úsáid na teanga inár gcroílár. Is í an Ghaeilge céad teanga na tíre agus is gá go mbeadh muid ar fad, an Rialtas ach go háirithe,...

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: An Dara Céim - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I have a great desire for language. I regret that my ability to speak the Irish language has diminished over time. The Minister of State has my full support in progressing this Bill. It is important that those of us charged with the responsibility to promote the use of the language, from a governmental point of view, continue to do so. Let us remember that under the Constitution the Irish...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: In light of the revelation at this morning's Oireachtas committee meeting that RTÉ, the State broadcaster, has paid out €10.4 million in defamation costs since 2010, I call for a debate on broadcasting. It should be a wide-ranging debate that covers not just this particular aspect but also the matter of the 500 or so workers at RTÉ who are deemed to be either temporary or on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I rise to ask that the Minister for Education come to the House as a matter of urgency. I know we have the Minister for Health coming in this afternoon, but there is a need to have a debate on our response to contact tracing in an educational setting and substitution in schools. I heard Colm Henry's remark on "Morning Ireland" earlier to the effect that transmission in schools is low. The...

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister to the House. I listened to the debate in my office before I in came to speak. I am reminded of the old phrase that you govern in prose and campaign in poetry. It is easy for some Members to come in and make sincere speeches. It is fair to say none of us wants to be here today to support the continuation of the legislation. Senator Black made the most pertinent...

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: A new coalition.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: “That Seanad Éireann: recognises: -the planned investment in public transport measures contained in the recent National Development Plan (NDP); -the Programme for Government commitment to increased capital investment in public transport; -the recent budgetary initiative to halve price public transport costs for younger people; -the Government commitment to...