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Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the petitioners for submitting the petition. The important point is that we ensure we support the access to services and supports, as outlined in the response. It is also critical that we recognise the investment in autism services through the provision of special classes and special needs assistants. I made the point during our discussion in private session that we need to see a...

Seanad: Death of Former Member (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will pay tribute to the former Senator, Rory Kiely, at the conclusion of the Order of Business. It is appropriate to remember Rory Kiely today and I thank the Cathaoirleach for the expression of sympathy.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Report Stage, resumed, and Final Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn not later than 5 p.m., if not previously concluded, and to resume at 8 p.m. and adjourn not later than 10 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016 – Second Stage, to be taken at 5...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I cannot hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not understand that.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a great reply.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: He did not say that.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: A debate on what?

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 16 Members for their contributions on the Order of Business. I join them in welcoming iar Teachta James Breen and his family to the Gallery. I also welcome our delegation of Chinese visitors. Cork is twinned with Shanghai. I hope the connectivity between Ireland and China will continue to grow and develop. Today is a very sad day for us as we have lost a friend and former...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It was, indeed. I was afraid to say that. He was an extraordinary man and I was very fond of him. We may have been of different political persuasions but it never stopped our friendship developing. I extend our deepest sympathies to his family. Our country is a poorer place today for his passing. He epitomised the importance of community and of public service. We will have an...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am told by Senator Mac Lochlainn that it is going to be tomorrow. As Senator Nash said, our electorate is waiting with bated breath, as are we, for the publication. There will be some disappointed and unhappiness, as was the case with the Dáil boundary review. We have an independent panel established. Whatever happens----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Whatever happens, I am sure it will be dispatched by the Department in a proper and timely manner whether online or in written format. Senator Nash raised the Child and Family Relationships Act 2015. Senator Warfield has also raised the matter previously as I have myself. The delay is unacceptable and I thank Senator Nash for raising the matter in the context of the forthcoming Dublin...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome warmly the visit tomorrow and am sure Senator Coghlan will be in Killarney to welcome Prince Charles to his beloved Muckross.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Ó Ríordáin and Mulherin referred to today's report from the Ombudsman for Children on mental health. We have had debates in the House in the context of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee report. The matter raised is about ensuring that there is investment in mental health and that young people receive out-of-hours treatment, as Senator Mulherin said, for eating...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: There has been recruitment in the health sector with 11,000 new posts.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: She does not, but I want to give it to her because it is important to hear it.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: As do I. I am not being condescending.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: To paraphrase others, facts are facts. I do not deal in fake news, I deal in facts.