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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Regardless of whether we were good or bad students, what history does-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We were not lost at all. We are still there.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The church moved from some of us, Senator Leyden.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: In its present composition, the junior cycle has a firm focus on core learning. To me, history is fundamental to that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Mark Daly, Boyhan and Conway-Walsh referenced the Moorhead report. Be it as members of the electorate or as members of political bodies, we all understand the importance of politics and representation at local and national levels while also recognising the gargantuan change in the workload and commitment of those elected to local councils.I join Members in calling for fair pay and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Sinn Féin Party thrives on dividing and conquering.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Sinn Féin pits one group against another group. That is what it does. In this case, we must not divide and conquer. Rather we must work together to ensure that arising out of the Moorhead report, councillors receive just and fair pay.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is what we should do.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Boyhan raised the issue of the article about Dún Laoghaire Harbour and pier. I have not seen it. I suggest to the Senator that a Commencement matter might be a more appropriate way of having the issue addressed. As I said, I have not seen the article. We have had a debate on harbours and ports policy but I am happy to have the Minister return to the House on the matter....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: This morning.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I can tell the Senator-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I assure the Cathaoirleach-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to do so.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: If it were to be placed in the Oireachtas Library one would not know whether to put it in the fantasy section, the fiction section or the finance section. Sinn Féin is proposing an increase in tax on jobs and business and its members are becoming climate change deniers.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: To be helpful to Senator Higgins, whom I did not interrupt, Sinn Féin is proposing €2.8 billion in new taxes and 18 new taxes. For example, in terms of inheritance tax it is proposing the imposition of an additional €3,240 on a person who inherits a four bedroom house. That is some record.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Norris made reference to the genetics disorder Bill. I look forward to working with him on it. Senator Humphreys has been very strong in his advocacy around the issue of breast feeding in terms of national breast feeding week and the fact that six out of ten babies are breast-fed. The Minister recently launched a campaign recognising that more resources need to be put in place. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Hopkins and Gallagher raised the issue of TidyTowns. I join with both Members in congratulating the overall victor of the TidyTowns competition, Glaslough. I also congratulate the 118 entrants and all who participate in TidyTowns, including the volunteers. As mentioned by Senators Hopkins and Gallagher, TidyTowns is not just about collecting litter, it is about biodiversity,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell raised yet again the very important matter of home care in the community, independent living and our ageing population. I encourage all Members to read the report compiled by the Senator, as it offers a template or foundation for future policy initiatives for Governments to make, whatever their composition. We are living longer and we are trying to live at...

Seanad: Appointment of Members to Legal Service Regulatory Authority: Referral to Joint Committee (1 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government agreed on 1st October, 2019, to propose, for the approval of Seanad Éireann, the re-appointment of the persons concerned to be members of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority, and pursuant to sections 9 and 10 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, approves the re-appointment, with effect from 1st...