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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not dividing the House at all.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a matter for the Members of the House to reflect upon and I make the point again to Members: do they want to have a hard border for our fishermen?.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The question that Members must reflect on is whether they want to have hard border for our fishermen

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Craughwell, Wilson and Ned O'Sullivan mentioned PDFORRA and the Defence Forces in their contributions. We have had a number of debates in the House and it was also raised yesterday in a different way. I very much welcome mediation. It is important that we have mediation. I join with Senator Craughwell in commending and congratulating our retired veterans on their participation in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Conway-Walsh raised the issue of sodium valproate. There has been a great deal of engagement between the European Medicines Agency and the Health Products Regulatory Authority regarding the drug she referenced. It is a source of great concern. I know significant effort has been put into labelling and advice given around the drug. It is a matter of concern. It is important that we...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that we have that debate. I know that the previous Government and this Government have continued the one-China policy. I am sure Senator McDowell, when he was in Government, probably was a party to that one-China policy formulation. I am not quite sure. It is important that we look at the issue of China in the context of human rights and not just economic activity. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will probably get chastised by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for saying that. It will not be the first time. Senator Conway raised the issue of the web and the need for continued vigilance around it. I join with him in commending Marian O'Donnell, whose grandfather served in the House and wish her well in her career. Senators Ned O'Sullivan, McDowell, O'Reilly and Mullen...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We benefit in terms of advertising, access and media exposure. That is why the trips are very important. I have held the view and I said it in this House when I was here before that Minister should come back and present a report to the committees or to the Houses of the Oireachtas to show what actually happened. Senator McDowell has been on those trips. They are far from a junket as he...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabh mo leithscéal. I did not see that Senator Reilly was present. It is about advocating and showing the world that we are a modern, vibrant country, especially now in a post Brexit world. I see Deputy Murphy O'Mahony and her visitors in the Gallery and I welcome them to the Chamber. Another point is that it is an unrivalled marketing opportunity. Let us consider what will happen...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: No, I could make a smart comment but I will not. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross will come to the House on Thursday, 4 April. Senator Swanick raised the very important issue of the waiting times for health services. As Members know, the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris has announced a new plan to reduce the number of people waiting for appointments with a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: God love him.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: He is a hard act to follow.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure only good could come out of that.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Motion for Earlier Signature (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to him.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Motion for Earlier Signature (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Motion for Earlier Signature (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Mar fhocal scoir, gabhaim mo chomhghairdeas le gach éinne a chabhraigh leis an Tánaiste agus leis an Teach an Bille seo a shocrú. Ba mhaith liom a rá go háirithe, ar mo shon féin agus ar son an Tí, cé chomh bródúil is atáimid as an Tánaiste, as an Taoiseach agus as an Aire Stáit, an Teachta McEntee, ní hamháin i...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Motion for Earlier Signature (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Tánaiste and his officials. As Senator Richmond rightly stated, we should commend the diplomats who have worked across Europe and the world. On days like today we should remember our iar-Thaoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, who began this journey as well. We have a bit to go before the departure of the UK from European Union but it is important we stand together as a Parliament...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise to the House. A Chathaoirligh, there seems to be some breach in communications but the Minister is running late so I propose that we suspend until 12.30 p.m.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise to Senator Humphreys as well.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019 - Second Stage to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes, time can be shared, and all other Senators not to exceed eight minutes, and No. 2, a motion on the proceedings of the Committee...