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Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Some of us have been here since 11.30 a.m., whereas Senator Ó Ríordáin walked in at 12.45 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Conway-Walsh started the contributions on Bs, and I shall continue them. B is for Brexit and the Government getting a wonderful deal in solidarity with our EU partners.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not responding to the interruptions.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: B is for the brilliant leadership of An Taoiseach.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: B is for the blunders of the new leader of Sinn Féin, and we know what they are. B is for the balaclavas and baseball bats of last weekend.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not mention the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: What kind of inference?

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not say that at all.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I was not joking.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Conway-Walsh knows that full well.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Conway-Walsh knows full well that I am not in any way directing that her way. She should not try to insinuate otherwise.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not going to take that now.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am happy to accept Senator Ruane's amendment to the Order of Business, and we can take her Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Humphreys, Lombard and Kieran O'Donnell raised the important issue of climate change and I am happy to review and reflect upon the remarks made about the recent statements in the House on climate change. I would be happy to meet Senator Humphreys and the group leaders in the new year to discuss that issue. I join with Senator Humphreys in appealing to all motorists on the road...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: There were enough bad stunts here this morning and last night to earn people a lot of penalty points. With regard to Senator James Reilly and the greenway, we commend all those involved. We will have a debate on greenway tourism. Senators Leyden, Feighan and other Members raised the issue of the events in Roscommon last weekend-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: As did Senator McDowell, gabh mo leithscéal. I do not want people to draw any inference or insinuate anything from my comments. On the Order of Business yesterday and on Tuesday, I made the point in respect of the events in Roscommon that we must always ensure the rule of law is upheld. We heard this morning about an incident at the family court where a judge was imprisoned in his...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry but I was not aware. That makes it even more alarming. On behalf of the Government, and as the Leader of the House, I support the independence of the Judiciary and Garda. There can only be one An Garda Síochána, one Army and one courts system. We should always remember that. Irrespective of whether we like, thuggery happened in the Roscommon incident. I reiterate my...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Absolutely, also the officers of the court. I agree with Senator McDowell that it is important to recognise that we are Members of the Upper House and we are democratically elected. Under our Constitution and rules of engagement, Members of the Seanad are required to be available to sit on the joint committees of the Houses. Senator McDowell secured 5,661 votes. I can tell the Deputy who...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: My point is that we are entitled to be here.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Joe O'Reilly raised the issue of small towns and businesses and he has been the champion of small towns. I will have the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Michael Ring, come to the House in the new year. Cloisim an méid a bhí le rá ag an Seanadóir Ó Donnghaile mar gheall ar chúrsaí Gaeilge, go mórmhór Bliain na Gaeilge...