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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We did not, actually. The Senator is wrong.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We did not.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am only sorry I did not see Senator Craughwell on his bike around Dublin, it would have been some sight. Senator Leyden referred to the importance of security on the Luas and the distressing incident that had happened to him. We need to look at dedicated transport security and continued investment in CCTV. The Minister for Justice and Equality, to his credit, has been very proactive with...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not yet. We are heading to the season of Advent which is the preparation for the season of good will.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We are being prepared, we are getting ready.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be very happy to have a challenge with the Senator on the streets of Dublin or Cork.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I would welcome Senator McDowell to come and canvass for a very fine candidate in Senator Colm Burke in Gurranabraher next weekend, if he is available.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: If the Senator is available he is more than welcome to come along and canvass.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell mystifies me sometimes. He came in on Tuesday seeking a debate, having had the Minister here that day on a Commencement matter on the emergency aeromedical support service, EAS. He then won his vote and had the debate and he is still not happy.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is extraordinary.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Mac Lochlainn raised an important point regarding funding for home care packages and other types of health provision. There has been a significant increase in investment in a variety of different measures, including in the areas of disability, home care packages, the elderly and disability services. However, I agree that there needs to be a better channelling of funding so that...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: When the metropolitan strategy for Cork was launched last May, the NTA, despite being the driver of the project, refused to put a regional office in place. That is not good enough.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will be happy to convene a debate on the matter with the Minister, Deputy Ross, at the earliest date. I remind Senator Conway that we will have statements on direct provision next week. Senator Devine referred to the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association, IPHA, report on the cost of and access to medicines. The price of drugs in Ireland is monitored as part of a basket of 14...

Seanad: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for attending and for this important legislation. It is about ensuring we have enhanced scrutiny, transparency and public protection. All of us who have dealt with the health system understand the importance of what we are doing here in terms of patient safety, access to information and records, and sanctions. There is a balancing of rights...

Seanad: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on transport and sport, to be taken at 2 p.m. and conclude at 4 p.m, with the opening contribution of the Minister not to exceed 50 minutes, the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes each and those of all other Senators not to exceed six minutes each and the Minister to be given not less than ten minutes to reply to the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should be on the stage.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should be in an opera house.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should withdraw that remark.