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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Gavan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That was my intent before Senator Gavan and others raised the matter today. To be fair, long before today, Senators Byrne and Kieran O'Donnell raised this matter on the Order of Business, as did many other Senators at the time the future of Lyric FM was in question.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Thankfully, the future of Lyric FM has been secured. The battle now will be to have the station remain in Limerick. I have no problem with that because I know many of the presenters who work from Limerick and travel to the city to work make a fine contribution. Senator Ó Céidigh referred to requests he had made. The Minister will be in the House next Tuesday for a debate on the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Norris should reflect on his contributions at times in the House, rather than berating me for mine. The Shane O'Farrell case was raised in the House last week. It is a tragic case on which there is no obfuscation by the Government. The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, set up a scoping exercise under Judge Haughton. The Taoiseach stated in the Dáil earlier...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: My apologies. Safe Ireland is headquartered in Athlone. All of us recognise the important work that is being done from a legislative and cross-party point of view and we also recognise the work being done by many organisations on domestic violence. All of us must respect women and their integrity.All of us, whether we are a citizen or an elected representative, must be very careful about...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not say that. I know it is a day centre.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, and I support everything that the Senator has said. Senator Hopkins raised the issue of the ESB and its closure of plants at Shannonbridge and Lanesborough. The proposed closures are very regrettable and a number of Ministers visited both sites yesterday. I am happy to facilitate a debate with the Minister on just transition and ensuring that the voices of local people are heard. The...

Seanad: Reappointment of An Coimisinéir Teanga: Motion (12 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann recommends Mr. Rónán Ó Domhnaill for reappointment by the President to be An Coimisinéir Teanga, be referred to the Joint Committee on the Irish Language, Gaeltacht and the Islands, in accordance with Standing Order 71(3)(k), which, not later than 26th November, 2019, shall send a message to the Seanad in the manner...

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (12 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Very briefly, I welcome what the Minister of State has put forward. It is-----

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (12 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is fine. I will come back in again.

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (12 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the clarification and the changes to the redeemability of gift vouchers, and that the same conditions will be given to the recipient and the purchaser. The Minister of State made clear the need for replacement vouchers. Gift vouchers should never have an expiry date and should last forever. I welcome the Minister of State's changes and congratulate him and the Department on the...

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (12 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I join the Senator in wishing the Acting Chairman a happy birthday and look forward to sharing with him the wine and cake the Senator mentioned.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 2.30 p.m. if not previously concluded; No. 2, Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Report and Final Stages, resumed, to be taken at 2.30 p.m. and to adjourn at 4.20 p.m. if not previously concluded; No. 3, statements on the report of the Seanad Public...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I would hate to be Jane.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I would hate to be Jane.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: He was here yesterday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Who is questioning that?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Mac Lochlainn should talk to his colleagues about that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish that the Senator was consistent.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will answer when I get up.