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- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: The question of Seanad reform is preoccupying the minds of many in this House, but it is important that we consider the process in the future.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I am coming to that. Senator Nash cheekily referred to the agreement. I am conscious that his party opted out of government after the previous election and would not join a new-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I accept that. Many of us can tell the story and have the scars to prove what happened. It is important that we allow the talks to commence and wish the negotiators well in their deliberations. Perhaps some of the Bills that Senator Nash has referenced are not fit to have gone any further than they have. Many of them are unworkable or unconstitutional.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Some are not ready to proceed any further, but perhaps some others should be discussed by the Dáil's Business Committee. We in the Seanad do our business in a prompt manner and do not delay legislation unnecessarily.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I meant those of us on the Government side, who are unlike other Senators who choose to obfuscate and, dare I say, waffle on certain Bills, but I will not go there now. Senator Butler raised an important-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: That is the word. I could not think of it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: The father of the House's use of the English language is far better than waffling.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Butler raised the issue of the Department of Education and Skills in the context of school buildings being left empty when schools move to new premises. That such lands and buildings could be used for a variety of purposes is worth considering, so I commend him on that. Regarding Senator Mac Lochlainn's comments, I am disappointed that Irish Water has again chosen not to meet public...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Some of our councillors in Donegal have raised the matter as well with-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Yes. Senator Hopkins deserves credit for her work with the Roscommon volunteer information service. She is a strong advocate for it. I congratulate the other aid centres on their upgrades and commend the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne, on the €1.2 million that he has allocated. Senator Hopkins shows the importance of working with groups in the community. I have no information for...
- Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I commend the Minister of State on his stewardship of the Bill. The point made by Senator Norris is one on which, as the Minister of State said, we should have a debate at a future date. The Minister of State and Senator Kieran O'Donnell were members of the Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis. The point that drove people daft was that nobody in the eyes of the ordinary...
- Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: What we need to see happen with respect to the armoury the Minister of State mentioned is for people to be held to account. To be fair to him, whatever else about him, he is a straight shooter, he does not hold back and he is a man for whom I have great admiration. There is no point in having all the armoury and all these tools in the holster if people are not held to account. To return to...
- Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I might not be too popular for saying that. I know the Minister of State during his tenure in office will always be one to advocate for accountability. Let us hope that those beyond this House and the other House will also use the armoury they have. If we learned nothing from the financial crisis and from engagement with a wide variety of institutions on a number of issues-----
- Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: That is my point. I thank the Minister of State again and wish him well during his tenure in office.
- Seanad: Disclosures Tribunal Report: Statements (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Disclosures Tribunal Report: Statements (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: On the basis that none of the Senators from certain groups is present, I propose that those of us who are present be allowed to speak. Some groups are not represented in the Chamber, for whatever reason.
- Seanad: Disclosures Tribunal Report: Statements (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I will be happy to amend the Order of Business to provide for that.
- Seanad: Disclosures Tribunal Report: Statements (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: If Senators want to speak, they should be allowed to do so. In fairness, there are few Senators present.
- Seanad: Disclosures Tribunal Report: Statements (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach.
- Seanad: Disclosures Tribunal Report: Statements (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: That is right.