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Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senator Boyhan on his contribution. We should accept his bona fides and those of Senator McDowell. In the time I have got to know her, I have found the Minister of State to be one of the most honourable people in politics. The backdrop to this Bill relates to what she said about having the right tree in the right place. If we are serious about afforestation, let us listen to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Sep 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I second Senator Conway's amendment. I agree with Senator McDowell that it is important that the House would debate the regulations and that we also hold people to account. I join Senator Dooley in calling for a debate next week on the aviation sector. I raised this matter in the House prior to the summer recess and I do so again today conscious that Government is to announce a further...

Seanad: State Airports (Shannon Group) (Amendment) Bill 2020: First Stage (18 Sep 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I second the proposal.

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (18 Sep 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I dtús báire, déanaim fíorchomhghairdeas le mo chara, an Leas-Chathaoirleach nua, Seanadóir Seosamh Ó Raghallaigh. I congratulate the Senator on his elevation. I hope his tenure is longer than mine. I wish him every success and pledge to him my full co-operation. We have had the pleasure of contesting two Seanad elections on the same panel and never once was...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: How does one follow that? I will not rant so Members should not worry. There is merit in Senator O'Sullivan's suggestion. We are in a parliamentary democracy and we represent the people who put us here, whether they are the electorate for the Lower House or councillors, among others, in the Seanad. The Parliament's groups have voting strengths according to the votes received. I raise the...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020: Second Stage (31 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I congratulate the Minister of State on his appointment and wish him well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senators Byrne and Lombard in asking that consideration be given to re-establish the Brexit committee. In speaking about something dear to the Cathaoirleach's heart, Senator Lombard spoke about the need to have some connection between the Seanad and local government. It is our last week in session but it is important that the Government, in conjunction with the acting Chief Medical...

Seanad: Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Keogan missed her slot. I will give her the eight minutes to which she is entitled and then call on Senator Dooley.

Seanad: Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. This is very important legislation. It is also important to note some of the remarks made by Senators Keogan and Carrigy - I will echo them - on the help to-buy-scheme and the concerns being expressed to the effect that second-hand houses or older houses are not included in the scheme. People who want to buy are coming to us and, as...

Seanad: Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State is doing well.

Seanad: Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: Recommendations Nos. 1 and 2 in the name of Senator Paul Gavan have been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: Recommendation No. 4 in the name of Senator Alice-Mary Higgins has been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise for interrupting Senator Gavan. In accordance with the order of the House today, the sitting must be suspended at this time. The debate on the Bill will resume at 5.15 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Dooley in seeking a debate on the aviation sector. We have all received emails from Aer Lingus pilots. The airline is in a precarious position and this must be addressed by us, as Members of the Upper House, and by the Government. Yesterday, Mr. Ray Gray, the chief financial officer of the Dublin Airport Authority, was before the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response. He...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator cannot be in Government and Opposition at the same time.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (29 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (29 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister and congratulate her. I thank the former Minister, Senator Doherty, and welcome the extension of the pandemic unemployment payment to April. It is a matter of social solidarity. The employment wage subsidy scheme allows for businesses to open or to remain open, but it is also about keeping jobs through the winter. Everything we do should be to protect people and to...

Seanad: Social Welfare (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (29 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: His political party hawked itself around the country recruiting members rather than showing social solidarity with the people.