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Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is very important and it works both ways. What we need to have are debates on what is factual and what is not factual in terms of what people bring into the House as part of their contributions. If that is the point the Senator is referring to, and I am not sure it is, that is okay. I would be happy to meet her any time to discuss Seanad reform.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ó Clochartaigh raised the issue of water privatisation. I do not believe we have privatised water but I would be happy to-----

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Oireachtas has made the position quite clear. I have asked Irish Water to have the clinics resumed.We will have the Minister, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, come to the House for a debate on water. Senator Wilson will be glad to join us in congratulating Senator O'Reilly on seeing the road grant for Cavan increased by 18%.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I know they work well together in Cavan. The important point, as the Senator indicated, is that it is not about St. Jude or St. Jeremiah. It is about all of us working to advance our own local areas. I have asked for the Minister of State, Deputy Doyle, to come to the House to discuss the issue of Coillte. I will ask for the Minister, Deputy Naughten, to come to address the issue of...

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (1 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is the best Kerryman joke of all time.

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (1 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Galway tent, is it?

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (1 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Those of the few.

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (1 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It sounds like the Senator has.

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (1 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar an gcéad dul síos, cuirim fíoráilte roimh an Taoiseach. Gabhaim buíochas leis as ucht na hóráide láidre agus dúshlánaí. B'fhéidir nach mbeadh muid le chéile tar éis an ráiteas ach bhí sé iontach ar fad. In welcoming the Taoiseach, I concur with Senator Coghlan and hope his visit will not just be an...

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (1 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: On behalf of the Government, I gave the Senator time on Deputy Doherty's Bill prior to the summer recess. As a House, we are efficient in passing legislation. I hope we will see more legislation commence here and emanate from the Chamber. We live in a changing and evolving world which presents challenges, not only to the political parties but to us as public representatives. We are...

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (1 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The job of Government is to represent all of us as citizens, reward work, invest wisely and to acknowledge that enterprise and business play a key role in our society. We cannot go back to the old days of boom and bloom of the McCreevy-Ahern era of politics. We must invest our money wisely in our services and in our people.

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (1 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ruane spoke of the morality of class and that is a challenge we must all face. That is why the republic of opportunity speaks about that. It is not just about spending Government money, it is about the delivery of services. When we speak of reform of the Houses of the Oireachtas, let us have reform of our public services where people are held to account in the jobs they do so we...

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (1 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: This is an important day. On the first day of spring, let us renew our commitment to the people we represent of all shades of opinion.

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (1 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (1 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on emergency department waiting times, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 1.45 p.m., with the time allocated to group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, time can be shared and the Minister to be given no less than five minutes to reply to the debate; No. 2, Vehicle Registration Data (Automated Searching and Exchange) Bill...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is not fair.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: She is being unfair to the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Which Minister?

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 20 Members of the House for their contributions to the Order of Business. I join with Senator Ardagh in commending the Ask for Angela campaign. I support and endorse it and advocate for its roll-out across the country. Senator Ardagh in her contribution made reference to the television programme "First Dates Ireland" and the success that it is. While I think it is important...