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Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: We had a number of schemes. I know Senator Wilson is committed to benefitting local clubs and community and sporting organisations.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that the sports capital grant continues for the benefit of all communities, north, south, east and west. I will not stray into the internal CCCC issue in the GAA regarding Kildare and Mayo. However, I hope a game of football will be played on Saturday night and that common sense will prevail.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Horkan in congratulating all involved in the celebration of the 60th anniversary of involvement in UN peacekeeping last Sunday and the decriminalisation commemoration in Dublin Castle. He is right to recognise those who lost their lives in the service of the State. We remember the service men and women who died in honour with our Defence Forces when protecting people in many...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will be happy to invite the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, to the House to discuss public transport and other matters.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. Senator Reilly raised the lack of guidelines for solar farms. I will be happy to arrange a debate on that with the Minister. He rightly spoke about the growing issue we face with obesity given that almost one third of our young people are obese. It is a startling statistic. As he said, the knock-on diseases are beginning to come to the fore. I will be happy to invite the Minister...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I think the Senator understands that I have never tried to do that. I will endeavour to do so. I have not had a response from the Minister's office but I will work with Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell to ensure we have that debate this week.

Seanad: EU Directive on Financial and Other Information: Motion (26 Jun 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: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to be adjourned no later than 3 p.m. if not previously concluded; No. 2, Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 - Second Stage, to be taken at 3 p.m. and to be adjourned no later than 5.50 p.m., if not previously concluded, with contributions of group spokespersons...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 22 Senators for their contributions to the Order of Business. Senator Ardagh raised the issue of homeless families being moved out of emergency accommodation during the Pope’s visit in August. That would be contradictory if it was true and I hope that will not be the case. Senators Ardagh, Butler, Norris, Devine, Noone and Ó Ríordáin raised the issue of...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I know the Sinn Féin Party is transitioning from the far left to somewhere near the left of centre. I welcome its new-found interest in being in government.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: When one occupies the benches of Government, which Sinn Féin probably will some day, although I hope it will not-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope it will not but I think it will. Senator Gavan will have no hair left by the time he is in government, I assure him.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: We will have that debate at a later date.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The independence of the Chair should not be confined to comedy, but I take the Cathaoirleach's point. I am sure there are some on his former benches who would love to be in with Sinn Féin.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a republican party. The phrase, "republican party" has many different attributes, and I think we all share-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: And definitions. I thank the Senator. Senator O'Mahony referred to student accommodation. The USI is holding a briefing today, and I apologise that I have not been able to make it. This issue was raised yesterday by Senator Gallagher as well. May I refer the House to a number of figures? In Dublin we now have 6,180 accommodation spaces specifically for students under construction; in...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I think the Senator protests too much about that. It is an experience. I accept that there is a difficulty in sourcing accommodation but, to put it in context, we have 31,296 beds, 11,114 public and 20,182 private, so there is an imbalance in that respect that needs to fixed. The Cathaoirleach has ruled on Senator Gavan's motion and I would be happy to have that debate. I believe Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: -----at the Senator's request last week, I think. I would be very happy to accede to her request and I will endeavour to have him in next week. The point she makes about homelessness, communication and the strategy as to who does what is a very valid and pertinent one. I believe we have many different organisations and entities, all wanting the same outcome, but there is perhaps no meeting...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I join with the Cathaoirleach in welcoming the delegation, whose members I had the pleasure of meeting earlier. I hope we can continue to build relationships and promote areas of concern and interest. Senator Murnane O'Connor raised the issue of child benefit. Rules are rules, although the Senator made a pertinent point regarding those over 18 and still in school. I am happy to look at...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.