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Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: There he goes. I want to thank the 17 Members of the House for their contributions to the Order of Business. I want to join Senator Ardagh in welcoming our guests to the House and hope they will have a very pleasant visit. Senator Boyhan raised the issue of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill. I thank the Members of the House for their 26 hours of participation on Committee Stage....

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is probably the same foreign stations butting in. They were doing it all week. We had 26 hours of debate on Committee Stage.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Provided the Opposition parties keep us here and do not go to the country, we will still be able to debate it.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Members. It is not my intention to bring the Bill back next week, to be fair to Members. We have other business we need to get finished before the recess. In terms of the water referendum, I do not have any policy announcement to make to Senator Boyhan. The Government did publish the Water Services Policy Statement 2018-2025. What the Minister has said about the referendum is...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Some, not all. I am glad to see responsibility is on this side of the House where we were responsible, including Senator Humphreys's party, about Irish Water. We should reflect upon that when we come to the autumn. We will have a water shortage and we will see the consequences of the drought we have now. The consequences are a failure to invest over decades. Someone has to pay. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Very simple, it is called water polo, or one could do beach volleyball if one wanted as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators McFadden and Humphreys raised the issue of transport and the need to have the Minister come to the House regarding issues around transport and tourism. I have not got the answer for Senator McFadden regarding the omission or inclusion of the tourism promotion. What is important is that there is an overarching policy and I would be happy to have the Minister come to the House. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that point.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that point that there is a need for those in the hotel industry to reflect upon their pricing policy.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is also important as part of the debate that we recognise that the 9% was instrumental in creating thousands of jobs and that is something we should not forget. Senator Conway-Walsh raised the very important issue of the audiology misdiagnosis and I know that the HSE have been in contact with all of the families involved. That is my information but the Senator may have different information.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I agree with the Senator, there needs to be complete transparency and accountability as regards how a health service executive handles situations like this. It might be a little premature to talk about redress, but what we need to put in place is a suite of measures to support the families and the people or children affected. I agree with the Senator on that and I will take that back to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I agree that it should be fair. I will get into trouble for saying the following, but will do so anyway. Sometimes, decisions from An Bord Pleanála beggar belief. An oral hearing takes place at which people engage, but it feels sometimes like a token gesture. As such, the Senator makes a relevant point. Senator Hopkins raised the important issue of home help. She is correct that we...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. That is why the Minister for Justice and Equality is having it. I replied to Senator Gavan during the week that the referendum is about the value we put on women. One of the issues we will have in the referendum is who will oppose it. The 50% balance required in broadcasting and the referendum commission might be an interesting issue. It is an important referendum, which is why the...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad shall meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, 17th July, 2018, and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended; (b) the Order of Business shall be taken at the commencement of public business."

Seanad: Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 12) (Reservation of vocational training places) Order 2018: Motion (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 12) (Reservation of vocational training places) Order 2018, a copy of which was laid before Seanad Éireann on 26th June, 2018.”

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Are there mongrel foxes too?

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I make my proposal, I concur with the remarks made while the joint committee was meeting in private session. This is one of the most important petitions we have had before us on the provision of orchestras in Ireland. The nation has been very well served by the National Symphony Orchestra and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Those of us who sit in the bowels of RTÉ on a Tuesday...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I concur with the Chairman. I have made my proposal, not in an adversarial way but, as the Chairman said, to seek clarity on the issue as there is confusion. We have both met people from Cork who are directly affected by it. They have a genuine passion and interest in orchestral provision in RTÉ and Ireland. I am aware that Deputy Eugene Murphy feels the same way. The proposal has...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: At the risk of incurring the wrath of the Cathaoirleach, before I outline the Order of Business, I also wish to welcome Alison, Caoimhe and their father, Bart, who come from a very distinguished family of public servants from Cork. I hope they are enjoying their summer holidays. I commend the family for its service and I join with the Cathaoirleach in welcoming them. The Order of Business...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I have no idea. It should not take overly long. The Order of Business was agreed by all sides of the House.