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

Jerry Buttimer: The conclusion of Committee Stage, exactly. I will not be accepting the amendment proposed by Senator Craughwell to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Animal Health Regulations: Motion (9 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Animal Health Levies (Pigs) Regulations 2019,a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 10th June 2019.

Seanad: Parole Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: On Thursday.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Travellers Towards a More Equitable Ireland Post-Recognition: Discussion (9 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senator Kelleher on this meeting today. As a member of the group, I thank all the participants for attending. Based on the two presentations in the two sessions, what is a realistic outcome that we can expect from today? We have heard many informative, provocative and challenging contributions and I thank all those who gave presentations. The one thing I hope we all take from...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Travellers Towards a More Equitable Ireland Post-Recognition: Discussion (9 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Redress for Women Resident in Certain Residential Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2019 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.; No. 2, Civil Law (Presumption of Death) Bill 2016 - Report and Final Stages, No. 3, Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken on conclusion of No. 2 and to adjourn at 3 p.m., if not previously...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: To give clarity to Members regarding the Order of Business, I propose that No. 4, statements on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement be taken at 3 p.m. and conclude at 4 p.m., not 4.30 p.m. The contributions of group spokespersons shall not exceed eight minutes, time may be shared and the Minister will be given no less than five minutes to reply at the conclusion of the statements.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 18 Members for their contributions to the Order of Business. Senators Horkan, Devine and Warfield raised the issue of the living wage. The concerns raised are important. Sometimes members of the Sinn Féin Party believe they have a capacity for empathy and a capacity for speaking for people. Many of us have articulated viewpoints in favour of improving the living...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I said that we should not have a phoney debate. The Senator can put her videos up if she wants to.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I know those in the Sinn Féin Party are good at putting up videos of people in the Seanad. Let us have a real debate, not a phoney one. I accept that we face challenges. As Senator Horkan rightly said, the cost of housing is driving up the cost of living. To go back to the report, however, the cost of food, household items, communications, IT and income tax have reduced; they are all...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There was no mention of that at all. There is one transferable speech. It must come down from west Belfast, down to the bottom of O'Connell Street, and then in here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry, I meant the top of O'Connell Street. Sinn Féin was the party that voted against the increase in the minimum wage.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There was no mention of the cost of food, household items, communications and income tax having reduced.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There is a single transferable speech.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There is a single transferable speech.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am only getting going.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is about time the Sinn Féin Senators played with a full deck of cards and not just the few they take out of their back pockets every day. I join with Senator Horkan and other Members in congratulating all those who were appointed in Brussels yesterday. I wish them well in their tenure. I am not sure-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: -----whether Dr. von der Leyen is related to Senator Leyden. We wish her well. She has had a long tenure as German defence Minister.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will not make any comment on that. On a serious note, this is a critical time for the European Union. As Senator Bacik rightly said, it is good that there is a 50:50 gender split in the appointments. The two women appointed are there on merit, come with tremendous track records, and have great ability.I hope that the five-year term of the European Parliament will be one of productivity...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator spoke about vulture funds and various other issues. The number of repossessions has decreased and I acknowledge that one is too many. It is important that customers engage and, equally, that banks engage with them.