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

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to have the debate.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I will ignore the Senator. Senator Murnane O'Connor, as part of her contribution on the Order of Business, raised the issue of broadband. She should look at the task force report published. Does she want to heckle me now or will I finish? She is about to start.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Member opposite fails to recognise that 1,000 km of fibre-optic cable have been laid. There is a commitment to have 400,000 businesses hooked up. There is a commitment to activate 135 live stations this year. As the Senator knows, the task force is quite clear on what is required. I refer to the action points. The national mobile phone map is live. ComReg is working on that. The...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Colm Burke raised the issue of the CE scheme supervisors and the industrial action this week. There is a review being undertaken by the Departments responsible for social protection and finance. The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection answered questions on this during a Commencement debate. I would be happy to have her come to the House to debate the matter again....

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

Jerry Buttimer: There is not unanimity on the Bill.

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

Jerry Buttimer: We do not have unanimity on the Bill. We have a report that was produced and agreed by an Oireachtas sub-committee of both Houses. As to what happens down the line, however, that is for further discussion. I do hope we will have Seanad reform, and I am committed to it. As to whether it is the same type of reform the Senator wants, that is a different issue. I commend Senator Noone on her...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I was not saying the Senator was.

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

Jerry Buttimer: It must be the full moon. The Senator is very sensitive this morning. He is very much under pressure.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Tóg go bog é. Will I say again what I said to the Senator?

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

Jerry Buttimer: What I said was-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: I said "people", not Senator Gallagher.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I did not refer to the Senator specifically; I said "people".

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

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senator Paddy Burke on his contribution on the electric fleet of An Post and green finance. I commend Senator Reilly, who was instrumental in the installation of the charging points at the back of Leinster House. It is important. Senator Lombard raised the issue of beef. It is a very sensitive time for those in the beef industry. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the...

Seanad: Report of Committee on Procedure and Privileges on the amendment of Standing Orders 19, 20, 51 and 65: Motion (20 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the report be adopted and laid before the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 - Committee Stage, resumed, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 7 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 2, Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 7 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of information, Senator Craughwell should not mislead the House. He is peddling a line regarding the time for the Bill being debated.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is incorrect and should give the facts.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It will go out to members of the media as well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We know he does, except when it comes to the presidential election.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator promised he would support the Government when he got elected. He said he would consult on every vote.