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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Private Members' business, Civil Law (Missing Persons) Bill 2016 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the nine Members who contributed to the Order of Business. They caught me on the hop. I was not really ready.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I was actually. Senator Horkan raised the issue of hospital waiting lists. They are a source of concern and Government has committed to a further allocation of funding to tackle the trolley crisis and reduce inpatient and outpatient waiting lists. We have some seen some action in terms of numbers. It is important to recognise that reducing waiting times is a priority for Government. We...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Is the Senator asking for that to be taken today?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Which one is it?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am slow to take it today on the basis that I had no foreknowledge of the motion coming before the House. I do not want to divide the House on a very important issue, which I know was raised by Senator Gavan previously, but could Senator Devine wait until next Tuesday because it is important that we get proper notification of a motion?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, there is a possibility. I do not want to divide the House. I have not read the motion, to be honest. I do not want to fly blind on this. I am not against the motion. If the Senator could wait until next Tuesday, I would be happy to take it then. Could the Senator submit it again on Tuesday? Senator Devine also raised the issue of the proposed sex offenders amendment Bill. This is...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The sex offenders (amendment) Bill is being drafted to update the Sex Offenders Act. We hope to publish it in the autumn. Senator Humphreys raised the issue of the good weather in the context of public order, health and safety and alcohol misuse. I went out to Dún Laoghaire pier on Tuesday night and got caught in traffic coming back in from the concert. The Senator makes the point...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator has a thing about the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I think we will head for the end line. Senator Byrne rightly welcomed the extra special needs assistants, SNAs, for Limerick. I commend her on her advocacy on behalf of Limerick. She is a very strong voice. It is good that more SNAs are being employed, particularly in the Limerick area. I join with Senator Byrne in calling on the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not have the schedule in front of me but, from memory, it will be the week of 10 July, but I am open to clarification on that. I will consult with the Senator after the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will accept the amendment. I will not divide the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Education (Digital Devices in Schools) Bill 2018 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m., with the time allocated not to exceed two hours; No. 2, Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 3.30 p.m. and to conclude not later than 4.15 p.m. if not previously concluded; No. 3, National Archives...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The match is to be held in Newbridge on Saturday night.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is incorrect.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator's party drove a wedge through it.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator's party drove them away.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Her party cut their pay.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator's party made a mess of the economy. She has some cheek.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not.