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

Jerry Buttimer: We will come to that when we commemorate the budget in February 1982.

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

Jerry Buttimer: It is good to remember, a Chathaoirligh, and, as Senator Ó Donnghaile, has talked about reconciliation, we should also remember our past so we can forge our the future. Senator Paddy Burke raised the issue of the Committee on Procedure of the Dáil and the Committee on Procedure and Privileges of the Seanad, on which the Cathaoirleach commented, and the apology by the Ceann...

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

Jerry Buttimer: -----he will be a very welcome candidate on the agricultural panel in the Seanad by-election. If not, I am sure he will not have long to wait for the next Seanad election, unless he is going to go on to another House about which do not know.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I agree with Senator McDowell on that point, as I indicated on Second or Committee Stage. We cannot take away the local knowledge. I do not think that is the import of what the Minister of State intends to do. Rather than take power away from local government, we should be retaining certain functions for local government. In his earlier contribution Senator McDowell spoke about the...

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We will not mention Rockall in fairness.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is an important point.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad the Leas-Chathaoirleach did not deny it. I might remind the councillors of that as well.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The point I was making is that we must not re-centralise power. We must decentralise it and give it back to the authorities at local level. That is my point in the context of what we are doing here. I agree with Senator McDowell. I will conclude on those brief remarks.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion of referral to Joint Committee on Justice and Equality of Regulation (EU) 2018/1727 of the European Parliament and the Council of 14 November 2018 on the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, EuroJust, to replace and repeal Council Decision 2002/187/JHA, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: What is the Senator referring to?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: What is it that the Senator wants clarity and certainty about?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the ten Members of the House for their contributions. I commend and thank Senator Higgins for her participation in the European elections. As the Cathaoirleach said, beidh lá eile aici. She had a good result and she had the courage to run. She may have been unsuccessful but, to be fair, she was and is an excellent parliamentarian and, as she said, she can be a European in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I know. The Senator would not dare do so.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There is an independent body was set up by the Minister of State who sits and participates at the Cabinet table.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State sits at the Cabinet table.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is an academic exercise, as the Senator knows, no matter how much he throws his eyes up to Heaven. The Minister of State sits at the Cabinet table and is at the heart of the decision-making of the Government. We must await publication of the report, in tandem with, as I said yesterday, the restoration of pay and the withdrawal of the FEMPI legislation. We have seen pay increases, from...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Paddy Burke referred to the very important issue of Dublin Port and cruise liners. The decision made by the port could have a knock-on effect on economic activity throughout the country, not just in Dublin. I hope it will reconsider its decision. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, should demand that it do so. Cobh and Cork have benefited from the great...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ó Céidigh raised the important issue of shadow banking. It is a source of concern. I read an article on the matter in the Irish Examinerduring the week in which it was stated this was the sixth largest centre in the world for shadow banking, which is incredible. Therefore, it has an impact. Oversight and regulation need to be improved as it can have an effect on the...