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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The safety, and I am quoting-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, that is correct. If Senator Craughwell knew the rules, he would know it was in by yesterday morning. I draw the attention of Members to the response of the Minister of State. He spoke about the safety of serving personnel, HSE staff and patients and said the shared number one priority and our whole focus is on returning the EAS to full capacity. The Minister of State said also that a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: A calm debate is required and I am prepared to offer Senator Craughwell a debate with the Minister of State at 3 p.m. on Thursday, when we have concluded our business on that day. The Minister of State will be available to come to the House to deal with this matter. If that is not suitable to the Senator, I am prepared to sit down with the Senator afterwards to work out a day that is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It was disappointing to hear about the position taken by the Presbyterian Church. We see so many churchmen, including Bishop Colton in Cork, who are leaders when it comes to inclusivity and equality and welcoming diversity. For the church to take that view is disappointing. Senators O'Sullivan and McDowell raised the issue of standards in politics. We all have an obligation and a duty...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will have the Minister responsible come to the House to discuss the matter. The Senators might table a Commencement matter to receive a more expiditious reply on the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill. The Minister is away this week. We have engaged with him on the matter and others related to foreign affairs. I will be happy to have him come to the House, but the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I think Senator McDowell wants to receive an update on the Government's position in the Dáil.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Government's attitude on the matter is quite clear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator may well be right.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Devine raised the important issue of the findings of the mental health survey which show that there has been an increase in the rates of depression and anxiety experienced and expressed by young people. It is a source of concern. It is significant that 76% of respondents to the survey felt they had a significant adult with whom they could talk.To be fair to the Minister of State,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I enjoyed reading Peig. I am probably in a minority of a dozen in that regard.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I agree.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ó Donnghaile raised the issue of the Finucane inquiry. We all agree on the need for justice for the Finucane family in regard to the death of Pat. The Senator also spoke about the electoral contest in the North of our country. Similar to the remarks expressed by Senator O'Sullivan around the body politic, those who engage in electioneering, regardless of their colour or hue,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I think Senator Craughwell knows the answer to the question. The Minister of State was here already today, by the way, on a Commencement matter. To be fair, other Senators shared Commencement matters in previous weeks on other issues, for example, Lyric FM. I am offering the Minister of State with responsibility, Deputy Kehoe.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: To be helpful, Senator Wilson made the comment about the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach has been here every year since his election and it is my intention to put that request to him to come to the House. It may not be before Christmas but we will endeavour to have him come to the House as part of that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I proposed on the Order of Business that the debate will adjourn and will not conclude today.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of Business as agreed by the House, at 6.15 p.m., there will be statements on the emergency air ambulance service. Each group will have five minutes and the Minister of State will have five minutes to open and five minutes to reply. Members will then take the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill and will conclude at 9.40 p.m.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We will adjourn. On the conclusion of the debate on the emergency air ambulance service, the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill will be taken at 6.55 p.m. and will adjourn at 9.40 p.m.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Is Senator Craughwell not prepared to stay longer?

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: He is not prepared to stay longer. He is afraid to stay. Is that it?