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Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister is implementing an ambitious public transport plan for the types of vehicle we use.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not hear what Senator Diarmuid Wilson said.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The term "eunuch" comes to mind, but I will not paraphrase what Deputy Barry Cowen said.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Government has set an ambitious plan to have all new cars in 2030 zero-emissions capable. It is one of the most ambitious plans in Europe. Budget 2019 introduces a 1% VRT surcharge for new and imported diesel cars, in addition to an investment of €13 million in support of the use of electric vehicles. It also provides for the extension of VRT relief for hybrid cars to the end of...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: In addition, an investment of €9 million is being made to improve the public lighting network which will cut lighting costs for local authorities by 50%. All new buses bought for Bus Éireann which covers rural Ireland and Dublin Bus will be low emissions vehicles. I repeat for Senator Kevin Humphreys that the Government is committed to ensuring no further coal will be burned at...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: As I said in the last couple of days and will say again-----

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is the best suggestion Senator Wilson has made all day. I agree fully with Senator Bacik on the need for freedom of the press and to support members of the media in reporting unhindered and having access to institutions. We can never condemn in anything other than the strongest terms the deaths of journalists or interference with their work. We have had a tragic case this week, as...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I think some of it is correct, but in certain places-----

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabh mo leithscéal, a Chathaoirligh. In certain places, prices are unacceptably high. We must give value for money.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will support the restaurant sector across the board. Senator Reilly referred to changes to the Iarnród Éireann timetable. I do not have the relevant information to hand but it is important to acknowledge that there is a need to bring balance to timetabling. I support Senator Reilly on that. Senators Conway-Walsh and Wilson raised the issue of autism assistance dogs. The Irish...

Seanad: EU Regulation on the Service of Judicial or Extrajudicial Documents: Motion (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed...

Seanad: EU Regulation on Co-Operation Between Courts of Member States: Motion (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed...

Committee on Public Petitions: National Orchestras: Discussion (10 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I dtús báire, cuirim fíorfháilte roimh an Uasal Ó Dubhghaill, an Uasal Horsman agus an Uasal Coveney. In welcoming the presentation, I wish to say that we greatly value the RTÉ orchestras. I had the pleasure of being in Philadelphia during the summer, where I visited the Kimmel Centre for the Performing Arts. A friend of mine, John Cohen, is a cellist with the...

Committee on Public Petitions: National Orchestras: Discussion (10 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: We have a low rate of collection.

Committee on Public Petitions: National Orchestras: Discussion (10 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not want to disagree with the Chair, but it is important to understand that it may have an implication for what we are discussing. I take the point and I-----

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 a.m. and to adjourn not later than 2.30 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and all other Senators not to exceed five minutes; No. 2, Markets in Financial Instruments Bill 2018 -...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Did Senator Leyden build them himself?

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Just like Charlie McCreevy.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Well said.