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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The other issue Senator Humphreys raised related to fire safety defects and general safety issues in apartments and houses must be taken very seriously. Self-certification and a lack of regulation are matters worthy of debate in this House. I am happy to invite the relevant Minister to come to the House for such a discussion. I have spoken to officials in his office about the matters and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: In the event that the debate on transport concludes before 3.15 p.m., we should allow the subsequent business to begin immediately, without a break.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Private Members' business, Public Authorities and Utility Undertakings (Contract Preparation and Award Criteria) Bill 2019 - Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m., with the time allocated for this debate not to exceed two hours; No. 2, Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulations Bill 2018 - Second Stage, to be taken at 2.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 4 p.m., if...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Well said.

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

Jerry Buttimer: This is a speech.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 18 Members of the House who contributed to the Order of Business today. On my behalf I and that of my party, I express sympathies to the family of the late Michael Fahy who died. Senators Leyden and Boyhan very eloquently paid tribute to the man for his longevity of service and his unique role in Irish politics. We send our deepest sympathies to his family and to the Fianna...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Our Government has reopened the Garda College in Templemore and has reopened Garda stations.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator ruined his argument with what he just did there again. Even if several squad cars came up to the particular ATM, the road was blocked. It took two minutes and there were 11 of them. Senator Horkan's point is relevant. Technology can assist in the matter of ATMs. As Senator McDowell said, it is about making it easier for people to avoid using cash. Today people use debit or...

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

Jerry Buttimer: We must-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should let me finish.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I had not finished.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator comes in every day complaining about the Government. He is like a one-dimensional record.

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

Jerry Buttimer: As Senators Horkan and McDowell said, we need a debate on the future use of money and how banks can play a role in the provision of ATMs in many parts of the country but also in the way they can work with local communities around the use of money. I would be happy to have that debate in the coming weeks. Senator Horkan asked for a debate on the ESRI and I would be happy to have that debate,...

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

Jerry Buttimer: There has not been a Cabinet reshuffle yet. When there is, I will let the Senator know.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure the Senator is not looking for an extension of time, but maybe he is.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Lombard and Mulherin raised National Tree Week and spoke of the need to use forestry to offset greenhouse gas emissions. It is important but urban areas also need trees so we should promote their planting. The Minister came into the House for a debate on forestry following a request from Senator Boyhan and we will invite him back again. Senator Boyhan raised the very important...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 6 p.m., if not previously concluded, and No. 2, Judicial Council Bill 2017 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 6 p.m. and to adjourn at 8 p.m., if not previously concluded.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is cynical. That is where it got us.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Property is-----