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Seanad: Joint Sitting of Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann: Motion (19 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:(1) That Seanad Éireann:(a) notes that the Treaty on European Union recognises the active contribution of National Parliaments to the good functioning of the Union through being informed and having the ability to express their views on matters of particular interest to them; (b) in view of the economic, political and social implications for Ireland of the decision of the United...

Seanad: Position of UK and Ireland in Respect of Area of Freedom, Security and Justice: Referral to Joint Committee (19 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the proposal 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...

Seanad: 25th Anniversary of Decriminalisation of Homosexuality: Motion (19 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann: acknowledges that the laws repealed in the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 1993 that criminalised consensual sexual activity between men: -were improperly discriminatory, contrary to human dignity and an infringement of personal privacy and autonomy, -caused multiple harms to those directly and indirectly affected, namely men who engaged in...

Seanad: 25th Anniversary of Decriminalisation of Homosexuality: Motion (19 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: 25th Anniversary of Decriminalisation of Homosexuality: Motion (19 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: 25th Anniversary of Decriminalisation of Homosexuality: Motion (19 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: In welcoming the Minister, I acknowledge her bravery and remember Ann Louise Gilligan. I congratulate Senator Norris for his leadership over generations. There are people in the Gallery whom we must acknowledge and support, not least our good friend, Tim Hayes, a Leinster House usher, as well as Kieran Rose, John-Paul Callinan from Cork, and Edmund Lynch, people who stood up when it was...

Seanad: 25th Anniversary of Decriminalisation of Homosexuality: Motion (19 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is about time the Senator was embarrassed. We always needed a leader. Today is about two people. It is about the bravery of Senator Norris and a Minister who signed the Bill to decriminalise homosexuality. That is why we are saying sorry. More important, that is why we are saluting the people in the Gallery. We thank and salute them for their courage. Our world is a better place for...

Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (19 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is Nos. 1 and 2, motions re Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 and Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 - continuance of certain provisions, to be taken at 12.45 p.m., to be discussed together and to conclude within 85 minutes if not previously concluded, with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, time can be shared, and...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I was not invited.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: There are a few gannets here.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Minister Ross.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ross.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the ten Members of the House who contributed on the Order of Business. I join Senator Mark Daly and your good self, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, in welcoming the visit of Prince Charles and Camilla to Cork today and to Kerry tomorrow. As Senator Mark Daly rightly said, it is about building bridges and in a post-Brexit era cementing the Good Friday Agreement but also recognising the...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: -----that peace has broken out between Senator Mark Daly and the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Coghlan, and that they can both share in the royal visit tomorrow to beauty's home.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope you will have more than cucumber sandwiches, a Leas-Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is an historic visit which builds on the visit of the Queen to Ireland. Is it not great that we have Senator Feighan who can travel and speak so eloquently and so passionately across Europe-----

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: -----and the world as well, championing EU-Ireland-UK relations but, more important, North-South and Ireland-UK relations? To be fair to him, the work he does perhaps goes under the radar and is not recognised in the way it should be. I thank him for that work. I know I am repeating myself but today is an extraordinary day that we have Prince Charles visiting. The welcome he will receive...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. Senators David Norris and Kevin Humphreys have the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, on their brains constantly. The Minister has frequently participated in Seanad debates on transport. As a group of legislators, we need to reflect on our transport needs. This is national bike week. Part of the problem, one that I see in Cork, is that we are promoting an...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will include it in the schedule for Tuesday or Wednesday, subject to ministerial availability. It is an important matter and I will pursue it for the Senator via Ms Orla Murray in my office.