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Committee on Public Petitions: Nursing Home Casebook: Ombudsman, Mr. Peter Tyndall (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: As I know that it is different from what we are discussing today, I do not want to put Mr. Tyndall on the spot.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.; No. 2, statements on piloting a New Zealand-style community banking system through An Post, to be taken on conclusion of No. 1 and to conclude within 75 minutes, with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and all other...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not say that. The Senator should clarify that. He should be fair. If he wants to make a political charge, he should do so, but be fair.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: He can make a political charge but he cannot say that.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Be fair. Do not make political charges that are false.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: He just did.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: He just did.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is terrible stuff.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 15 Members of the House for their contributions on the Order of Business. At the end of the Order of Business I will propose an amendment that No. 4aon the Supplementary Order Paper, statements on incorrect birth registrations, be taken at 7 p.m. to conclude after 50 minutes. The arrangements for the business shall be that the contributions of group spokespersons are not to...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope that Members would be able to participate-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: If Senator Norris wants to participate-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Given that we have a recess next week and this is a very-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, absolutely.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. This is to facilitate the House as it is important, given the extreme sensitivity of the issue and that it is a matter of urgency. Senators Mark Daly, Conway-Walsh, Boyhan, Humphreys and Leyden contributed on the issue. I thank and compliment Senator Boyhan for his very personal contribution on the Order of Business. This is an historical wrong and, as we know, people have been...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Government must respond immediately and effectively. If there needs to be an independent inquiry, let us have it. Let us give the Minister, Deputy Zappone, the space and time to do this. As Senator Norris suggests, she has only one interest. I have heard some people coming in and talking about an information tracing Bill. There is a reason for the delay, and it is not as easy as some...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It may not be possible to do it today but we will certainly endeavour to do it over the next couple of weeks.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I give a commitment on that. Senators Daly, Richmond and Feighan mentioned An Garda Síochána. It is important we support members of An Garda and front-line emergency workers, including those of the fire brigade and ambulance service, when it comes to stress. We can have a debate on that with the appropriate Minister. Senator Lawless raised the outcome of the referendum. I join...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: All the information should be put in the public domain. It is about justice and I hope GSOC will publish the report so we can allow for the investigation outcomes to be published. I hope we can get answers for the family so they can get real justice. I do not say this to in any way gloss over the contributions of Members but we should definitely stand united in supporting the family in its...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I should also congratulate Senator Bacik, who reached the milestone of 50 at the weekend. I wish her a happy birthday. I am digressing for a moment. Senator Paul Daly's point is one that would, again, make the Seanad relevant in terms of the agricultural community. We have an agriculture sub-panel as part of our electoral system. I would be happy to support a debate on the issues raised...