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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will give the transcript of what Senator Ó Ríordáin has said to the Minister's office.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (27 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Notwithstanding anything on the order of the House for today, I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, namely, that No. 1aon the Supplementary Order Paper, statements on the imminent closure of the Cuisle Accessible Holiday Resort, be taken at 2.45 p.m. to conclude at 3.45 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and the Minister be given not...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. a1, motion regarding the thirteenth report of the Committee of Selection, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 1, motion regarding reappointment of An Coimisinéir Teanga - back from committee and to be taken on the conclusion of No. a1, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding Universities Act 1997 (section 54(3))...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Is the Senator proposing the same time?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is Lord Mayor.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There was a plebiscite. The Senator is wrong about everything. He is getting it all wrong today. It is going well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: In fairness, Senator Humphreys has said worse.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Humphreys has said an awful lot worse.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a good point.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Horkan is correct.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is right.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It could be in the hands of Senator Humphreys as well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 15 Members of the House for their contributions to the Order of Business. Senators Ó Ríordáin and Ardagh raised the issue of the tragic shooting and killing of a person in Coolock at the weekend. To be fair to Senator Ó Ríordáin, there is much merit in what he is suggesting about a specific task force. Equally, Government is committed to ensuring...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I know he does but-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I know Senator Boyhan said in his contribution that it is our job to order the Order of Business and to vote for or against it. We agreed the schedule last Wednesday at the group leaders' meeting and I know it is our prerogative to change it if we need, want or deserve to. There is, however, no real cogent argument to change it, so I am not accepting the arguments put forward by Senator...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Norris has made a very different point, but I agree with him.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a load of nonsense.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is the case irrespective of who is in government.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Conway-Walsh, McFadden and Higgins commended Safe Ireland on its conference yesterday and the quality of the speakers and presentations. Yesterday was white ribbon day and I will endeavour to have a debate as part of the 16 days of the campaign. It is important that we acknowledge not just the cultural but the legislative changes. There is an element within society that thinks...