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Seanad: Climate Action: Motion (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the Order of Seanad Éireann of 4th July, 2018, relating to the Special Joint Committee on Climate Action, be amended in paragraph (f)by the deletion of ‘31 January 2019’ and the substitution therefor of ‘28 February 2019.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Before we conclude, I give the House due notice that it is my intention as Leader to put the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 on the schedule of the Seanad every week until it is passed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is my prerogative as Leader.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to have that debate. Senator Colm Burke raised the issue of housing. We will have that debate tomorrow with the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy. I am happy to accept the amendment of Senator Ó Ríordáin to the Order of Business. I congratulate the Senator and Deputy Noel Rock on the Bill – it is an important...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I will come back to that matter. Last week we had a very good debate on Brexit. The Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, was in the House previously to discuss the future of Europe. I will be very happy to have a debate on the benefits of membership and the importance of the European Union to Ireland post-Brexit, but, first, to be fair, we have not given the Minister of State due notice of...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I was hoping the Cathaoirleach might give me a leath lá. On my behalf and that of the Government, I extend deepest sympathies to the families of Mícheal Roarty, Shaun Harkin, Daniel Scott and John Harley who were tragically killed at the weekend in Donegal, as well as the family of Jackie Griffin who was killed on the M50. The very worthwhile request by Senator McDowell for a...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Devine should know that it is not a matter for cheering.

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

Jerry Buttimer: It is not a matter for cheering.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The matter was raised by Senators Ardagh, Gallagher, Ó Ríordáin and Devine. I do not know to whom Senator Ó Ríordáin was referring in regard to belittling the strike.

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

Jerry Buttimer: All Members know that it is the prerogative of a union to go on strike. It is important to recognise that we have a public sector pay deal and there have been significant changes to the pay scales and salaries of public sector workers. At this late stage, I hope the Labour Court will engage in further discussion with all sides. All Members recognise the importance of our nurses and the...

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Special Joint Committee on Climate Action, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, address to Seanad Éireann by an t-Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, Mr. John Horan, to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and conclude not later than 3.30 p.m.; No. 3, statements on local government: directly elected mayors, to be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 3 p.m., if not previously concluded or to resume at the conclusion of No. 4, Private Members' business; No. 2, Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 3 p.m. with the time allocated to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not sure what that means. I thank the 12 Members of the House for their contributions on the Order of Business. On foot of your opening remarks, a Chathaoirligh, on my behalf as Leader of the House and on behalf of all Members, I commend you on your discretion, fairness, flexibility and good humour to all of us. Those who criticise you for your manner of chairing do you and your...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that. It is important we stand in solidarity with our Cathaoirleach, who should not have had to come in this morning to read out that information for Members. I ask all Members to reflect on their contributions, especially on the Order of Business. I can take the political battle. The Cathaoirleach is impartial and apolitical. I know he gets it from all sides.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a good point. Senator Horkan raised Brexit. It is important we all stand with the Government in wearing the green jersey. The Minister, Deputy Coveney, commented that it is about us as a country holding our nerve. It is a matter of ensuring that the current backstop proposal relating to the Border is the only option on the table. Michel Barnier said that the question of limiting...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose that we suspend until 12.45 p.m.

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018: Second Stage (23 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire go dtí an Teach. Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil léi as ucht an Bhille seo. In welcoming this Bill and the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, I first of all compliment the Minister on her common sense approach to Brexit. I ask some of our parliamentary colleagues across the water to pay attention to some of what the Minister has said about a...

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018: Second Stage (23 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I heard the Cathaoirleach telling us on the Order of Business this morning that we should stick to our time limit.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business for today is No. 1, motion re arrangement for the sitting of the House on Tuesday, 29 January 2019 to facilitate the address to the House by uachtarán an Chumainn Lúthchleas Gael, Mr. John Horan, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion re appointment of Mr. Paul Meegan to the membership of the Policing Authority, to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose a minute's silence at the end of the Order of Business and we will have that tribute in due course again.