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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ardagh has highlighted an important Bill. Senator Lawlor also referenced the issue of insurance costs and premiums. The making of awards by the Judiciary has been addressed by the Minister. I will endeavour to have information for the Senator by next week and I hope she will not divide the House on the matter. Senators Ardagh and Craughwell raised the Momo challenge. We must all...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We all want to ensure that the ongoing negotiations are successful. As Dr. Barry said, we have not had a final "No". We are very much aware of the frustration, hurt and anger being experienced by a very small group of people and their families. We value the young people who require this drug and we support and understand their position. I ask the pharmaceutical companies to reflect upon...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is disappointing that a learned Member, an experienced Member of the House, did not read the Budget Statement and subsequent press release from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Creed, in which he spoke about the issues the Senator raised. The Minister highlighted the closing date for the scheme in October. It was well flagged. The Senator probably knows better...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I did that on many occasions in my youth and in my not so youthful days because my grandparents and my uncle were farmers; I spent most of my summers farming. I actually learned to drive on a Massey Ferguson 20.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Those were the days before roll bars.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We all acknowledge that 2018 was a very difficult year for our farming community, and the Minister is very committed to and has demonstrated his support for the beef sector, which is a pivotal part of our farming community. We have put in place-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: -----a number of tailored schemes. As Senator Leyden knows, the Fine Gael Party has a history of great Ministers for agriculture, including the Tánaiste, Deputy Coveney, and the late Mark Clinton, to name but two.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not surprised the Senator has made the argument about small and big farmers. It is what Fianna Fáil does. It talks the game.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We have seen €300 million put in place to support the sector. The Senator spoke about the €20 million pilot scheme, €23 million for the areas of natural constraint, ANC, scheme and a heap of other schemes that are benefitting the farming community. It is important to recognise that the community has had a difficult year and that is why the Minister is engaging with the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Bacik also spoke about Brexit. This is a very important two weeks and I hope common sense will prevail. If an extension is needed, I hope it will be given to the UK Government but I also welcome the 11th-hour conversion of the leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, to the need for a second referendum. It has come a bit late in the game and he has showed a lack of leadership...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, he definitely has been disappointing.All of us in this House stand with the Government and our European partners to ensure we get a deal, that the backstop is recognised as it has been up to now, and that there will not be a hard Brexit. All of us who have read about and who saw the television programme last night, which I did not see, on the horrific killing of Clodagh Hawe and her...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges concerning amendments to Standing Orders 19, 20, 51 and 65, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018, Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.; No. 3, Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: He is coming in next week.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is being abused.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is pretty good at calling quorums himself, in fairness to him.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator may have done his homework-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell is a former president of the Teachers Union of Ireland, TUI. He should know how to behave.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a good job the Senator is not in the Áras.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Why is it wrong?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Explain why it is wrong.