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Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Follow that one.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 22 Members for their contributions. Every Member made reference to the tragic deaths of three of our fellow citizens yesterday. On my own behalf and on behalf of Fine Gael group and the House, I pay tribute to the memory of the late Ms Clare O'Neill, Mr. Michael Pyke and Mr. Fintan Goss who were tragically killed yesterday. It illustrates the fragility of life and the way in...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Was there not?

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thought someone had, because Senator Conway-Walsh was quick to second it.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I know Senator Conway-Walsh was quick to second it, but-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: In order to assist Senator Craughwell, the import of whose remarks I understand, I will try to get the Minister of State to come to the House in the next week. Given that we are in the immediate post-Ophelia period and that a review will be carried out, I would be very happy to have him come to the House to speak about the matters the Senator raised. I know the Cathaoirleach has said that...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I refer the Senator to what occurred yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that trees are the lungs of the world, but I also agree with Senator Reilly on the need for policy in this area. Senator Swanick referred to the issue of loneliness, isolation and single person households and the UK Campaign to End Loneliness. I would be happy to provide time for a debate on that issue. Senator James Reilly also spoke about the EU fund used to assist people. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Ó Clochartaigh in offering condolences to the family of the late Feargal Ó Cuilinn a fuair bás le déanaí. Bronnaim mo chomhbhrón ar a chlann agus a chairde. Níor bhuail mé leis an Uasal Ó Cuilinn riamh, but it is clear from listening to Senator Ó Clochartaigh that he was a man who was very strong in his convictions about the...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I will be happy to arrange that debate. I commend the Senator on winning his ten libel actions. On the matter raised by Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell, the Cathaoirleach adjudicates on the issue at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, CPP. To be fair to you, a Chathaoirligh, you have been fair to both Senator Norris and Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell in allowing them to interact and...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Devine in congratulating Professor Hogan on her election as chair-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I beg the Senator's pardon. The gender pay gap was raised last week and I replied on it then. Hopefully, the Minister will come to the House to discuss that. I hope I have responded to all the Members. Finally, I wish to thank all of our emergency personnel for their tremendous work yesterday and I join all Members in sending sympathy to the families of Clare O'Neill, Michael Pyke and...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry I thought-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the future of Europe, to be taken at 2 p.m. and to conclude no later than 4 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, and time can be shared, and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, and the Minister to be given no less than five minutes in which to reply to debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The old page is working.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 15 Members for their contributions during the Order of Business. Senators Ardagh, Reilly, Kieran O'Donnell, Gavan, Higgins, Mulherin and Conway raised the issue of the pension inequality that affects women. I agree with them that it is discriminatory and unjust. All of us in our personal lives and our lives as politicians understand that the anomaly needs to be redressed.A...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell also referred to Brexit, which we discussed yesterday in the House. Senator Feighan spoke about the decision this morning by Mr. Barnier. From our perspective Brexit is about the island of Ireland. Nobody in this Chamber or in the Government wants to see a return to the hard border. The Taoiseach was right yesterday to paint a picture of what could happen. I made the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It was interesting to hear from Senator Feighan how a small assistance can help improve people's lives. It is about sharing and working collectively. I would be happy for the Minister to come to the House. I advise Senator Mac Lochlainn that we will have statements in the House on flooding next week. The Minister of State, Deputy Kevin Boxer Moran, will be in the House. I have been in...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad of the Senator's support.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure that Apple will be a very good employer in the region and it is good to see Athenry being used. The Senator also raised the issue of Trolley Watch. We all accept that this needs to be addressed which is why the Minister for Health has secured an extra €75 million in this week's budget to reduce waiting lists, €37 million for home care packages and transitional care...