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Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: We will not put that question just yet.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The remarks were unhelpful.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Irrespective of political ideology, we should stand up for one another in this House. It was also disappointing that Members of the Seanad were not involved in the committee that drew up the Sláintecare report. The Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill will come before the House this afternoon and I hope that Members here will speak about the need for us, as members of the Upper...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Sinn Féin's one dimensional view of the world order is, at times, incomprehensible. I must say that with the Tánaiste, Deputy Coveney, and the Ministers of State, Deputies Cannon and McEntee, we have a very fine team in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade who are playing a significant role across the world in promoting peace, reconciliation and human rights through a...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business: "That, notwithstanding anything in today's Order, No. 7 will not be taken today and that No. 82, motion 13 will be taken on the adjournment of No. 6."

Seanad: Conflict in Yemen: Motion (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: On behalf of the House, I commend the Minister for making himself available at short notice and changing his schedule to be here this evening at 5.30 p.m.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I acknowledge the Minister of State's remarks. While this issue may seem to be partly abstract, that is not the case. The Minister of State said local government should be about the delivery of public infrastructure and the provision of services for communities. He referred to the transfer of land to areas adjacent to the city. We need to continue and progress work in that regard. The...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: This is a very important part of the debate. The Minister did not understate the political pressures that existed and still exist. However, there is a recognition that, as I said last night, we need a strong city and a strong county. The transfer of staff is a mammoth task and a lot of work has been done on it. The scale of this boundary extension is unprecedented. I hope that, as part...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: On that point and the Minister of State's comments, the industrial relations process is one we must always embrace. In saying that, the other important element is the implementation group and the role it can play. I hope it will use discretion, and, if I may be direct, a good deal of cop on. This cannot be a situation where we turn people sour at the beginning. That cannot be allowed to...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Section 15 relates to the issue of staff transfer. Although it concerns the Department of Justice and Equality and is not contained in the Bill, the roles the city and county sheriffs and the coroner are important. As Senators will be aware, the city and county sheriffs provide service in a wide variety of ways at local level. The city sheriff's operational boundary matches the preset city...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I said I was referring to section 15. If the Senator would listen-----

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will say again for the benefit of the Senator-----

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: -----that this is not contained in the Bill.It is a Department of Justice and Equality issue.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that the issue of the city and county sheriff is addressed.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to comment.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will talk as long as I want to on this Bill.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am pretty good at giving back and forth.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I can tell the Leas-Chathaoirleach-----