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Seanad: Fifth Programme of Law Reform: Referral to Joint Committee (12 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the draft Fifth Programme of Law Reform, a copy of which was laid before Seanad Éireann on 11th December, 2018, be referred to the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality, in accordance with Standing Order 71(3)(k), and that the Committee, or a sub-committee thereof, be instructed to report thereon to Seanad Éireann on or before 22nd January, 2019.

Seanad: Children's Digital Protection Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is always good to oblige a willing colleague.

Seanad: Children's Digital Protection Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Canney, to the House. I am delighted he is back in ministerial office. I have always found him to be very courteous, conscientious and helpful. I welcome Senator Freeman's Bill, which presents us with an important opportunity to have a debate on providing protection in the digital world. Many of us have been involved long before today in...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of information, if I could, as Leader, acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of a former colleague and Deputy, Mrs. Áine Brady. She is very welcome.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: There is only one Chair.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators should respect the Chair.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Whatever can be said about Senator Coghlan, he is not aggressive by nature, to be fair to him now.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: He is not that either.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That does not matter.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not relevant.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It will not.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, it is important that we have a certain amount of decorum in the House. I made the point last night that I understand there is a certain amount of filibustering going on by some Members, not by all. The House has an obligation, and it behoves us that when we make our deliberations we do so on the relevant section and amendment. I have great respect for Senator Norris...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Finance Bill 2018 (Certified Money Bill) - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.; and No. 2, Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 2.15 p.m. or at the conclusion of No. 1, whichever is the later, and adjourned not later than 10 p.m., if not previously concluded. With your indulgence, a...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Members of the House for their contributions to the Order of Business. All of us this morning stand united in our hope and our desire that the issue of Brexit will be resolved. I again commend the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, on their sure-footedness on the issue of Brexit. The decision to postpone the vote in Westminster is the...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is right.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Conway-Walsh fails to recognise that the significant review of areas of natural constraint, ANCs, was welcomed. All of the farming groups I have read about have welcomed the ANC review. On the issue of payment, we are ahead of the curve in Europe and leading with the single farm payment. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Creed, recently announced the...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Bacik, O'Reilly and Feighan all mentioned the issue of Brexit. It is important and is also important that we all stand together and wear the green jersey. The issue of climate change was raised by Senators Higgins and Bacik. The report on climate change performance is disappointing from an Irish perspective. There is no point saying it is not. The Minister for Communications,...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Who are "they"?

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: For once the intervention is good and I welcome it. Senator Conway-Walsh is right. To be fair to all public representatives, we know there is an issue with customer care in some parts and with some private telephone operators. They have a duty to work with people to ensure queries and concerns are met. I full agree with Senator Conway-Walsh. If I was to telephone one of these companies...