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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It clearly does. That is why it is important that the issue is kept to the forefront and the Minister would come to the House. I would be happy to have that debate in due course.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I join with Senator Davitt in offering our sympathies to a councillor on the death of his mother. I understand one has to miss 80% of council meetings before pay is deducted. I will be happy to talk to the Senator later. It certainly shows very poor judgment on the part of the officials if a letter was sent so soon after the death of a loved one, given that the person was still in mourning...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to discuss the issue with him Senator Reilly referred to the need for the Minister, Deputy Ross, to come to the House regarding legislation. I will put the question to him as part of a legislative meeting with the Chief Whip's office. I would be happy for the Bill to come to the House as soon as possible. Senator Paul Daly raised the very important issue of the need for...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will talk about the League of Ireland. I hope Cork City win another title this year back-to-back. I wish every team well. It is a very competitive league and expensive operation for clubs. It brings great joy and creates bonds of unity among supporters when they go to Turner's Cross or Markets Field, as Senator Gavan said. It is important that we support League of Ireland football and...

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar 2.30 p.m. Dé Máirt seo chugainn.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the Fifth Report of the Committee of Selection, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, Telecommunications Services (Ducting and Cables) Bill 2018 – Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn no later than 3 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Gavan is funny.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: He makes one-dimensional speeches all the time.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is not much of an hero.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure Senator Leyden would appreciate the job.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: What is the Senator talking about?

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish everyone a very happy Valentine's Day. I am delighted to be here on this wonderful day.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am going to stay in this lovely mood for the next ten seconds anyway.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank all Members for their contributions to the Order of Business. I noted from Senator Noone that in Taiwan today love symbols have been put up on traffic lights. Perhaps we could start doing that around here as well. I join with Senator Ardagh in agreeing with the need for all of us, as citizens of a republic and as residents of communities, to make sure that no person is isolated or...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: We hope it does not happen. Mr. Boris Johnson is today making a number of speeches, as are other members of the UK Government-----

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will not make any comment on that. The report Senator Ardagh mentioned, the Copenhagen Economics study, was commissioned by the Government, and the Government is already taking steps to ensure that the impact of Brexit is minimised. Therein lies the question: how will we know what the real impact of Brexit will be until we see the final outcome? The Tánaiste, the Minister of State...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Gavan raised the issue of housing.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Gavan raised the issue of housing. I was not laughing at the comment about the lady to whom he referred. It is disingenuous to say that I was.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator knows well what he is doing. As the Cathaoirleach said, I am not going to be baited by Senator Gavan.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is no laughing matter. The Senator is correct. That is why this Government is committed to Rebuilding Ireland. That is why we are building social housing in all parts of the country. As I said to Senator Humphreys yesterday, I want to see every working family in our country housed. It is not about a cheap slogan or getting a headline from comments in the House. It is about...