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

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach and the 17 Members-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: I have 17 but that is okay. Can I ask the Leas-Chathaoirleach to enforce the rule about one item per Member, rather than the shopping list that we receive most days, if he is to be consistent in his application of the rule? The point I was making to Senator Mullen-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: -----which he did not like, was that, to be fair-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: A bit like the Senator himself. Rather than serving his own selfish political interests, he should remember that we were paying tribute to a man who died, rather than adding other matters to the tribute. That is the point I was making.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Rather than serving his own selfish political interests-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: By serving his own selfish political interests the Senator could not allow a man-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: If Members are paying tribute to a person who has died, it should be on that particular issue, rather than adding any other vested interest group's addendums or agendas to it.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Mullen will not silence me, ever, I can assure him of that.

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

Jerry Buttimer: If the Senator wishes to practice the gospel, please do so in a consistent and fair manner.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I do not either, any day of the week. Senator Ardagh made reference to the issue of health. There is a huge issue on admission to our emergency departments. I will make the points again here this morning. We are seeing an increase in the number of people who are presenting to emergency departments. We are also seeing an increase in delayed discharges, which is adding to the issue. There...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I ask Senator Mullen to do the maths. If Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell can do them-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: We have put in place a winter plan, with additional funding of €26 million. I ask Members of the House to have a real debate about health in our society. The Minister, Deputy Bruton, has made his point about coffee cups. There will be a public consultation process in that regard, to which I look forward. Senator Lawless referred to the direct provision system, as did many other...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Wilson is aware of the importance of education and community. Our world is a poorer place today because of the loss of Fr. Des Wilson. We sympathise with his family. Senator Conway-Walsh raised the issue of pyrite. I will be happy to have the Minister come to the House for a debate on the matter. Senators Mulherin and Conway-Walsh raised the issue of group water schemes. I will...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Perhaps the Senator is right, but I do not have the answer to his question. It is important, however, that any climate action measure or plan not be fantasy. To be fair to the Minister, if one looks at where we were a decade ago, there was an umemployment rate of 15%. He was the Minister who introduced the Action Plan for Jobs. Today, less than 5% of the people are unemployed. To be fair...

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

Jerry Buttimer: As I said yesterday, we all want to get to the truth surrounding the circumstances of the tragic death of Shane O'Farrell. The Government has not demurred in that regard. As Senator Mac Lochlainn said, the Minister for Justice and Equality appointed a retired judge, Judge Gerard Haughton, to conduct a scoping exercise. His report is due to be presented in the middle of November, following...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Could I make a point of order, a Leas-Chathaoirligh? It is not the Minister of State at the Department of Health with responsibility for disability, it is the Minister of State at the Department of Health with responsibility for mental health and older people.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Following the group meeting, when I leave the Chamber I will make contact with the Minister of State's office and ask the office to liaise with Senator Humphreys.

Seanad: Report of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I was late getting in. I wish to thank the Minister of State, Deputy Breen, for facilitating the debate tonight.

Seanad: Report of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend him on his words of wisdom and explanation. As a member of the committee, I wish to commend Senator Ó Céidigh on his spirit of endeavour regarding the report and in terms of the accumulation of the various witnesses and the end result. In his opening remarks to the House today he referenced speaking to iar-Thaoisigh and the leader of Fianna Fáil. I know who I would...