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

Jerry Buttimer: I dtús báire, ar mo shon féin agus ar son Fhine Gael, cuirim fáilte mhór roimh an Seanadóir nua, Pippa Hackett. Déanaim comhghairdeas léi. In congratulating Senator Hackett, I welcome her on behalf of all of us to the House. I pay tribute to her two children, Heidi and George, for their endurance in what has been a test of strength for them in the...

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

Jerry Buttimer: True.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Hackett's maiden speech as a Member of this House is one she can look back on with pride. She is serving not just the people of Offaly but the people of Ireland. She has come on a huge journey as the first Green Party councillor elected in Offaly last year and I certainly hope she will not displace our Deputy, Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, in Offaly in the general election. The...

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

Jerry Buttimer: -----which, as Senator Leyden knows quite well, is a matter for the Irish Wheelchair Association.

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

Jerry Buttimer: To be fair, the matter is-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: There seems to be an issue with Roscommon politicians and telephones. I remember another former Roscommon politician talking about putting his sweet lips a little closer to the phone but the Senator could come back to that later.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I made no cheap shot. The Senator is well able to give it. If he cannot take it-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: -----he should not bother giving it.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Despite Senator Leyden's attempt at being frivolous, the issue raised by the Senators is a very serious matter. It is one of respite care for people who require care.

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

Jerry Buttimer: People sometimes use the word "holiday" which is a mistaken word with respect to respite care. It is not a holiday. For those people who require 24-hour care, and the Senator might not like my answer-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: I am.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Would the Leas-Chathaoirleach like to take the Leader's job as well?

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

Jerry Buttimer: I am trying to do the best I can.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I am actually in great form. I am not in bad form at all.

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

Jerry Buttimer: With respect, the Order of Business-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that but I was not chairing it.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The points made by Senators Leyden, Hopkins and Gallagher are very serious. The issue of respite care and of providing care for people is one we should take seriously.To be of assistance to Senator Leyden, I suggest the Senators table a Commencement matter on the issue for next Tuesday depending on the outcome of their meeting tomorrow. Senator Craughwell raised the issue of the Lisa Smith...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I have no information on that.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The issue of our Army rangers is an important one. They undergo operations in absolute secrecy and it is important they are allowed to do that. The Tánaiste's statement reinforces that viewpoint. Senators Richmond, Murnane O'Connor and Byrne paid tribute to the Irish ladies hockey team and we congratulate on qualifying for the Tokyo Olympic Games. We wish them well. We are delighted...

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

Jerry Buttimer: -----and it should stop immediately. It is unfair to the families concerned and to the patients being treated on trolleys. We need to fundamentally tackle the issue of patient discharges. We all welcome the new 60-bed unit being built in Limerick, which will assist in that respect. There is a need to deal with the issue of patient discharges and the provision of a continuum of care in our...