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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator O'Reilly referred to the school meals programme, which is an important initiative in our education system. All of us recognise the importance of nutrition. In the context of the development and well-being of young children in schools, it is critical that they are properly fed. Some 36 schools were part of a pilot programme run by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is not correct.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar an gcéad dul síos, ar mo shon féin agus ar son Fhine Gael, cuirim fíorfháilte roimh mhuintir Quinn, go háirithe roimh a bhean chéile, Denise. Táimid tar éis éisteacht le scéalta an-deas faoi fhear uasal macánta. In one of his last interviews he remarked that he had left the world a better place than when he came to it and had...

Seanad: HSE Capital Plan 2019: Statements (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister and commend him on his work. Senator Boyhan is right that the Minister has the most difficult job in government. I can testify to that as I chaired the Joint Committee on Health and Children for nearly five years. Something in the Department of Health always causes me to worry. To be fair to the Minister, given that the health budget stands at €17 billion,...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senator Devine on her work. Mental health is an important area. If we are to have an honest conversation, our journey over the last two decades has been monumental. That is evident in the fact that there is a debate tonight seeking further reform, progress and commitment to recognising the importance and centrality of the person as opposed to a statistic, entity or someone on a...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: When we commended Senator Bacik on the Order of Business yesterday, we should have commended Senator Freeman also. The ethos and thrust of the Bill are to improve the provision of mental health services. In the transition from the old, archaic and inhumane buildings and wards of the past, we have put in place a different structure and environment on which we can build. I am conscious of...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Notwithstanding the sentiment expressed by Deputy Cassells, only 4.6% of tenancies are held by landlords that are individual companies with more than 100 units. We should look at the response to the petitioner, which shows that less than 1% of transactions account for what the petitioner outlines. Undoubtedly, we have an issue with housing, but we must not get into fake news either.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I concur with the decision to have further consideration. The petitioner is striving to achieve what we all want, namely, a new code on labelling and packaging. I support the principle of the petition. I suggest that we consider inviting in Repak and other organisations, as the Chairman and secretariat deem appropriate. The thrust of what we want to do is to reduce packaging and have more...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I know the petition refers specifically to the Clondalkin area but if it is appropriate, we should communicate with the Department about Cork city where an issue arises and parents experience frustration with regard to post-primary places for students who require ASD classes and special classes. I note the spend by the Government and Department in this area but parents are experiencing...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Is there any merit in the committee giving further consideration to that particular issue? I know it is a matter for the Joint Committee on Education and Skills and the petitioner refers to a specific area. However, it is an issue that is becoming more prevalent and a growing number of students are presenting. The Department has produced a report on the role of special education needs...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not saying we should keep it open but asking if we could revisit the issue. The petition relates to Clondalkin but I refer to the wider issue.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that.

Seanad: Election of Acting Chairman (22 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Molaim an Seanadóir Wilson.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not a job for SIPO.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It has nothing to do with SIPO.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 19 Members of the House for their contributions on the Order of Business.I extend the congratulations of the House to Senator Bacik on her well-deserved award last Saturday night. She has been a strong champion and articulate advocate on a variety of causes and in the promotion of human rights in the Oireachtas and I commend her most sincerely on a justly earned award....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Davitt referred to Clonkill, which we congratulate on its Westmeath hurling final victory. The Senator referred also to Paul Quinn who was appointed in a personal capacity and who has also resigned in a personal capacity. While he is the State's chief procurement officer, I assure the House that the national children's hospital is continuing. There is good progress in many aspects...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We can never do enough. Some claim we do nothing. However, we will make €166 million available in this year’s budget to our local authorities to deliver homeless services. In the first six months of this year, 2,825 adults and their dependent children exited homelessness. In Dublin city, which has the highest numbers, 467 families exited emergency accommodation. I can give...