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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: As Senator Devine knows, I am very supportive of the matter she has raised. I have met with family members and patient advocates in this area and while the situation is unacceptable, it is a matter for St. Vincent's hospital. However, we will talk about it and endeavour to have the Minister come to the House.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2019: Referral to Joint Committee (4 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2019, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 2 December, 2019, be referred to the Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government, in accordance with Standing Order 71(3)(k), which, not later than 10...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (4 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I support the overall thrust of the petition in the context of increasing the number of qualified election observation postings. As somebody engaged in election observation, I can say this is an important element of the work that the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly does but, equally, we have a role through the EU and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, OSCE and the Office...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2019, back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, Finance (Tax Appeals and Prospectus Regulation) Bill 2019 - Committee and Remaining Stages to be taken at 4.45 p.m.; and No. 3, Finance Bill 2019 - Committee Stage to be taken on the conclusion of No. 2.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator just did.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: What is it called?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: No, it has not.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Ah Jesus.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: If in doubt, bring them back.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Labour will be back in with Fianna Fáil. The mudguard will be back-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The mudguard will be back.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is not a point of order.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: One item per member-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden is a good man for hurling it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator does that every day.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 19 Members for their contributions to the Order of Business. I offer my congratulations to the four new Deputies elected to serve the people of Cork North-Central, Dublin Mid-West, Dublin Fingal and Wexford and wish them every success.Today is a very special day for them, their families and their political parties. Equally, I congratulate the Fine Gael candidates who finished...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden is well able to give it and if he cannot take it, he should just walk away from here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, has published the second action plan of the comprehensive employment strategy. In addition, it is important to recognise the work we have been doing in terms of the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Disability allowance and carers' allowance...