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

Jerry Buttimer: I thank all Members of the House for their contributions. I join with Senators Dolan, Bacik, Byrne, Devine, Higgins, Feighan, Paddy Burke and Coghlan in speaking about the commemorations yesterday. Ar an gcéad dul síos, gabhaim mo fíor buíochas agus mo chomghairdeas le gach duine a bhí páirteach sa chomóradh. Bhí sé an-spioradúil agus...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I will obtain information for the Senator on that. I agree completely that the arts and creativity are integral to who we are. Earlier, the Oscar nominations were announced and we can all see the success of the Irish in the arts. The Senator is right to ask that we consider this matter. The Joint Committee on Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is debating it this week but I would be...

Seanad: Address by President of the Gaelic Athletic Association: Motion (22 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with Standing Order 57(2) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the President of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), Mr. John Horan, be invited to address Seanad Éireann on Tuesday, 29th January, 2019 and, unless otherwise ordered, the following...

Seanad: Appointment to Policing Authority: Motions (22 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann recommends, pursuant to section 62C(7) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that Mr. Paul Mageean be appointed by the Government to be a member of the Policing Authority."

Seanad: Appointment to Policing Authority: Motions (22 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann recommends, pursuant to section 62C(7) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that Dr. Vicky Conway be appointed by the Government to be a member of the Policing Authority."

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (15 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend the petitioner on submitting this petition. We are all conscious of the need to reduce the volume of plastic and plastic waste, particularly in supermarkets. The Government has made the use of plastic an issue. The committee must work with the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate Action and Departments to ensure the use of plastic packaging in shops is reduced. During a weekly...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (15 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Chairman for agreeing to keep the petition open. The issue of gaming, gambling, loot boxes and young people will become more prominent and I hope the committee can do some work on it. I propose that we do so in the spring.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (15 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I concur. I propose that action. As a committee, we might talk about it in private session at the next meeting. There is a piece of work that we can do. As both of my colleagues have stated eloquently, there is an issue that is not going away that we need to grasp. Given that we have a petition before the committee, we can use that as a platform to discuss the issue ahead of the...

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is proposed to meet at 4.15 p.m. on Monday, 21 January 2019 for the joint sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas in the Mansion House to commemorate the first meeting of the first Dáil. At the conclusion of the joint sitting, the House will adjourn until 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 22 January 2019.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Given that we started late because the Order of Business went over, I ask the indulgence of the House to allow us to have the Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 finished this afternoon. I propose, notwithstanding the order of the House today, that we conclude the Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 this afternoon. I am sure the Clerk could give me the formula of words we would need to use to do that. It is...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not because I do not know how long it will take.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: As Leader, I am obliged to ensure we get legislation finished. I accept debate on the other Bill will not happen because of the vote on the Order of Business. We need to get the Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 finished this evening. We have started late.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is not correct.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: One could contend that Fianna Fáil's playing politics with the Bill in question also delayed us.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I neglected in my remarks to commend Orla Murray in my office on her professionalism during the course of the year.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Sittings and Business for Joint Sitting on 21 January 2019: Motion (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann shall be enjoined with Dáil Éireann to constitute a Joint Sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas on Monday, 21st January, 2019, in order to commemorate the centenary of the first meeting of the first Dáil Éireann, and the following arrangements shall apply: (1) the Joint Sitting shall be held at 4.15 p.m. in the Round Room of the Mansion...

Seanad: Special Committee on Withdrawal of the UK from the European Union: Motion (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the Order of the Seanad of 4th July, 2018, relating to the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, be amended by the deletion, in paragraph (7), of '31st December 2018' and the substitution therefor of '30th June 2019'.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: B is for-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: B is for a better economy for all of our people.