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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind Senators Murnane O'Connor and Gallagher of the Garda Vote. There is an increase of €122 million to pay for pay, recruitment costs and the recruitment of 700 new gardaí. Fianna Fáil closed the college.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There are new resources for a range of issues. I will be happy to have a debate on justice with the Members opposite any time they wish. I admit to a lack of knowledge about Senator Murnane O'Connor's question about vetting. She either wanted vetting or she did not. I am not quite sure. We can never-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Let me finish.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We can never err on the side of caution regarding the protection of children and minors in the State. I will be happy to have a debate on vetting but if the Senator thinks it would be more expeditious to deal with it as a Commencement matter, she should do that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: She never does.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Marshall, Nash and Feighan raised the Lost Lives book. If we do nothing else as a result of today's Order of Business, we could reflect on the contributions of Members who spoke about the film based on the book. We can never go back to the dark days of the past. We have a hard won peace. It is fragile and we can never take it for granted. We must always remember. As Senator...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Official Languages Act 2003 (Public Bodies) Regulations 2019, back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; and No. 2, Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2019 - All Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. with the contributions of group spokespersons on Second Stage not to exceed eight minutes...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Any more?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 11 Senators for their contributions on the Order of Business. Senator Horkan referred to the issue of Dublin City Council and protection payments. The matter was also raised by Senator Conway yesterday. As I stated then, there is a need for the people in Dublin City Council who were involved to be held to account. Senator Horkan asked who knew what and who said what, but it is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The bottom line is that those who did this should be held to account. I agree that we need to debate reform of the European Council. We have submitted a request for the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, or the Tánaiste to attend the House after the European Council meeting. Senator Horkan is right about the issue of taxation and the perception that we are seen as being a little...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a pity that some of those on the Opposition benches do not say this more loudly. People are returning home to live and work. Hope is being restored and opportunity is being given.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: A country is being renewed. As Senator McFadden rightly stated, the Opposition gave out about people living. Now that we are bringing them home, there is not a word. As Senator Lawless indicated, we should make every effort not to place barriers to people returning home.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am referring to driving licences, health insurance, healthcare, housing and so on. We should make everything as transfer-friendly as possible. Let us celebrate their return.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Bacik and Feighan raised the issue of Turkey. I ask that we all join together in condemnation of what Turkey is engaging in.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is an offensive against the Syrian people and Kurds. We condemn the incursions out of hand. It is disappointing that the US - I am not talking about President Trump - made this decision and left a vacuum, one that is being exploited. As the EU stated yesterday, this is a betrayal by the USA. It is important that we all send the message that Turkey should stop its operations in Syria...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator's points are valid. Senators Craughwell and Reilly referred to the report published this morning on the right of workers to disconnect. It is an important right that we should all support. The Moorhead report is with the Minister of State, Deputy Phelan, as far as I know. There is widespread support from the majority of Senators, who have been advocating for and representing...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Again, in recognising the role local authority members play, there must be a recognition from the political system that their workload has increased, the nature of their work has changed and there is a real need to have a conversation on how to support and pay public representatives at local level. Unfortunately, there is an unwillingness to tackle the issue because of a fear of what people...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Reilly raised the issue of Balbriggan and the Our Balbriggan project. I join with him in wishing them well in the report. I hope the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, will come to the House to speak on that issue. Senator Reilly has been a champion of Balbriggan in this House and in the other House for a long time. I congratulate Senator...

Seanad: Official Languages Act 2003 (Public Bodies) Regulations 2019: Motion (10 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Official Languages Act 2003 (Public Bodies) Regulations 2019,a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 18th September,2019.”

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Health and Childcare Support (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019 – All Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 2.45 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons on Second Stage not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators on Second Stage not to exceed five minutes, with the Minister to be given not less than five...