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Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: We will await the decision of An tUachtarán on his position before we have a debate on the presidential election. I think that Senator Norris saying the political parties are rigging the system is incorrect. It is not rigged. The Constitution makes provision for 20 Members of the Oireachtas and four county or city councils to nominate a candidate. That is open to all people. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: As a proud Cork man, may I welcome my fellow Corkonians to the Gallery.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: In keeping with the sporting theme, I know west Cork is supposed to be the home of football but if we have a couple of footballers in the Gallery we could do with them on Sunday week. The group is very welcome.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: In the spirt of compromise and partnership that we have a rolling debate-----

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: -----that we would have one Minister for one part of the debate and the next day we would have a second Minister. I am not against the Senator. I am trying to help her out.

Seanad: Education (Digital Devices in Schools) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the publication of the Bill and commend Senator Craughwell for facilitating this debate on digital safety. Some Members come at this debate from several perspectives, for example, as legislators and as former teachers, including Senators Craughwell and Ó Ríordáin and me. We are concerned as to whether we can balance the benefits that undoubtedly accrue from...

Seanad: Education (Digital Devices in Schools) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is what we did in Knocknagree on the border of Cork and Kerry. However, today's world is far smaller. One can Facetime one’s nephews or nieces and my father can Facetime his grandchildren and watch them performing tasks on the farm, which is extraordinary. I wish to raise the issue of loot boxes in the gaming industry as part of this debate. It is a different issue but I wish...

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State's commitment to this House in his role as Minister of State in the Department of Health. I commend Senator Freeman for her work. It is important that we recognise we are in a time of reform in the health system. It is important also to put on record that under the stewardship of the current Minister, mental health has been a priority and at the heart of what...

Seanad: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: As Leader of the House, it is my pleasure to welcome back my former colleague and friend, the former Cathaoirleach and Senator, Mr. Pat Moylan, with whom I had the pleasure of serving. He was one of the fairest and most impartial Cathaoirligh and I know I tested his patience on many occasions. His many years of refereeing were put to good use. He is looking great and it is good to see him...

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement: Statements (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, there seems to be some confusion regarding the Order of Business. I understand the order was for group spokespersons to contribute but I am happy to amend that if Senators want other Members to be able to contribute.

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement: Statements (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am happy to do that if it what Senators want.

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement: Statements (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is.

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement: Statements (27 Jun 2018)

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Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding position of UK and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice, back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, statements on the HIQA report on Tusla, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude not later than 5.45 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 12 Senators for their contributions. Beginning with Senator Ardagh's points, the Government has significantly increased the health budget by €1.7 billion since 2013.I find the Senator's remarks amusing given the record of her beloved party leader and Mary Harney in the Department of Health. They rarely, if ever, balanced the books in that Department. I recall we had...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is not within my gift. I will communicate the desire of Senators to have sight of the Government amendments. Senator Rose Conway-Walsh raised the Pat Finucane case, which is before the UK Supreme Court today. I wish the Finucane family well in terms of the public inquiry. They need justice and I hope they will get it. I join Senators Reilly and Conway-Walsh in hoping the Bill...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: We did not. Fianna Fáil closed it.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: No, Fianna Fáil closed it.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I assure my colleague and friend, Senator Wilson, that it was not the Fine Gael-Labour Party Government that closed it.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That Government reopened it.