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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Well observed by the Cathaoirleach. I was going to say that Senator Boyhan has gone back to his spiritual home but I do not think it is that in light of-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not sure that Senator Boyhan was that progressive in his previous incarnation. I am sure he is very happy sitting next to Senator McDowell, as he has done for many years. Well observed on the part of the Cathaoirleach. It is amazing what politics throws up. I welcome the new gentler, kinder Sinn Féin. The local and European elections must have given the party some lesson...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is beyond my pay grade . I cannot confirm it. It is not a matter for me as the Leader of the House to have input on that. It is a ministerial and departmental issue. I am sure Councillor Gerry Coyle will give the Senator the information if she asks him.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not have the answer, I am sorry.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ó Donnghaile raised the issue of the forthcoming referendum Bill and I look forward to the Sinn Féin Party canvassing actively on the matter with the Government. There is a long way to go between now and October and there will be various viewpoints. We look forward to the debate. I am happy to accept the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Kelleher but...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: To clarify, it is likely that we will not get to the debate on No. 3, Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016, until 4 p.m. Adjourning at 6 p.m. would give only a two-hour window for debate. To be fair to the Minister, there are many reasons for the delay in moving the Bill forward. The Minister has been working on it. We will not finish Committee Stage tonight.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabh mo leithscéal, a Chathaoirligh. I neglected to give clarity in my reply and I apologise to Members for that. I try, as Leader, to be fair to everybody.

Seanad: Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: First Stage (12 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I second the proposal.

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (12 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Norris should be spoken to also.

Seanad: National Surplus (Reserve Fund for Exceptional Contingencies) Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: A Chathaoirligh, I will reply to your opening remarks at the conclusion of the Order of Business. The Order of Business is No. 1, the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 6.45 p.m. if not previously concluded, and the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 6.45 p.m. and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is the truest word the Senator has ever said. He does not know what is going on. He is dead right in that regard.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator does not know what is going on.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is the truest word the Senator has said. He does not know what is going on.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I cannot wait to do so.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We must expose the inaccuracy of the Senator's statements.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is Senator McDowell’s opinion.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 18 Members for their contributions to the Order of Business. I join with all colleagues in congratulating our colleague, Senator Grace O'Sullivan, on her election to the European Parliament. We wish her well and look forward to the second by-election on the agricultural panel in Seanad Éireann. I also congratulate all Members elected to the European Parliament and wish...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister is very inclusive in his exclusivity regarding certain sports.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Especially boxing, yes. Senator Swanick raised the issue of Belmullet hospital. I understand both the Minister, Deputy Ring, and Councillor Gerry Coyle have been very active in the matter and have been engaged with the HSE, which has refuted the accusation that there will be no more admissions. There is an issue around three temporary contracts from three staff members who have been...