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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the many Members of the House for their contributions to the Order of Business. Senators Ardagh and Feighan referred to the bingo issue and the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill on which an amendment was passed in the other House last night. There seems to be some misinformation on what is being proposed and it has been changed now. The bingo being run by community associations...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The commercial element is-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: -----a different matter. The issue around the social aspect where people can go, meet and play bingo is one we all support and the importance of which we understand. Bingo has helped to support many charitable organisations. I join with Senator Ardagh in welcoming to the House the students from Scoil Eoin. The issue of citizenship raised by the Senator may, as a Commencement matter,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ----- and to work with him on that matter. Senator Richmond raised the very important matter of Malta and the death of a journalist. As the Senator rightly said, Malta is a member state and an EU partner state that we are calling to account here. It is important that we have that matter addressed. Senator Lawlor referred to the education and training fund and I will be happy to bring the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: No.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: This is an independent task force with representatives of all stakeholders. This never stops these Senators from coming in here and playing politics with anything.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I know Joe Healy.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I know that both Senators are going for Dáil seats and are flying the flag.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Let me explain what the Senators did not do.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: They never said that there was a €300 million beef data and genomics programme or a €200 million beef environmental efficiency pilot. They failed to mention the €78 million in exceptional aid to beef farmers, a restoration to areas of national constraint scheme worth €250 million, €85 million in targeted schemes supporting sustainable beef farming in budget...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Neither Senator stated that the party of which they are members decimated rural Ireland.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senators know what-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Some €1.14 billion has been given to support 120,000 beef farmers. My final point to both of the Senators is that if one is buying a second-hand tractor or a new piece of machinery, one does not back to the salesman who sold one a dud the first time.Fianna Fáil is offering more of the same. Fianna Fáil and the Green Party.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I look forward to having the debate.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Humphreys has come in again this morning regarding St. Joseph's and addressed a very important matter. He acknowledged that my office and I have been in contact with the office of the Minister for Health. I am disappointed that a meeting has not been arranged for which I apologise. I will endeavour to ensure that a meeting takes place with Senator Humphreys on the matter. We have...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senators need to get better.

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad shall meet at 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 10th December, 2019 and the Order of Business shall be proposed at 2.30 p.m.”

Seanad: Local Government Funding: Statements (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: On so many occasions. Hear, hear.

Seanad: Local Government Funding: Statements (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Well said.

Seanad: Local Government Funding: Statements (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: She should play back the Order of Business.