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Seanad: Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 (Specified Bodies) Regulations 2019: Motion (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 (Specified Bodies) Regulations 2019,a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 24th June, 2019.

Seanad: Establishment of Citizens' Assembly: Motion (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: That Seanad Éireann:approves the calling of a Citizens’ Assembly to consider the following matter and to make such recommendations as it sees fit and report to the Houses of the Oireachtas: - to advance gender equality by bringing forward proposals that:- challenge the remaining barriers and social norms and attitudes that facilitate gender discrimination towards girls...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Second Stage (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019 – Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.; No. 3, Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 – Committee...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Only one issue is to be raised.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 20 Senators who contributed to the Order of Business. Senators Ardagh, Norris, Feighan and Mullen referenced the decisions in Westminster yesterday that affect Northern Ireland. I congratulate Mr. Conor McGinn, MP, on his stewardship of the marriage equality debate yesterday and the decisions arising from it. It is an important decision for the UK Parliament and one which I...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I am happy to accept that amendment.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator for her contribution. Senator Byrne raised the issue of the Ilen, which is a wonderful example of how a project can be put together and brought to fruition through a community education programme. We wish a fair journey to those sailing it to Greenland and congratulate them. Senator Humphreys discussed rodents, and not just in Leinster House, but across our capital city....

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Tuesday.

Seanad: Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Instruction to Committee (10 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, it be an instruction to the Committee of the whole Seanad, in relation to the Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019, that the Committee has power to make amendments to the Bill for the purpose of amending – (a) the Court and Court Officers Act 1995 in relation to the adjudication of legal costs, (b) the...

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding Animal Health Levies (Pigs) Regulations 2019, back from committee, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, Judicial Council Bill 2017 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]- Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 4.45 p.m.; No. 3, Courts (Establishment and Constitution)(Amendment) Bill 2019 - Second Stage, to...

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

Jerry Buttimer: There was a discussion on this and it was agreed by the House.

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

Jerry Buttimer: That is not right.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Norris should be fair.

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

Jerry Buttimer: You must be fair a Leas-Chathaoirleach.

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

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of information-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: It was not for a group or sector; it was for the Seanad Public Consultation Committee-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: -----on which every grouping of the House has a member or members; it was agreed. I will reply properly again, but let us make it clear; language is important, a Leas-Chathaoirligh.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Norris did not.