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- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: The point is-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: -----I am happy to withdraw the motion and resubmit it again next week rather than-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: No. I am happy to resubmit the motion rather then inconvenience the Cathaoirleach.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: It is going to the committee but I will withdraw the motion on the basis that I do not want to infringe the rules regarding time length-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: I will withdraw the motion at the end of the Order of Business.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: I do not want to in any way discommode the Cathaoirleach or put him in a difficult position. He knows I do not do so as Leader and we work quite well together and he is independent in the House. Senators Ardagh, Humphreys and Reilly raised the issue of transport and the pending rail strike. It is important that both sides re-engage in discussions. As Senators know quite well, the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: -----and is very competent and capable. I am happy for him to come to the House to discuss a variety of transport issues as Senator Reilly asked. Senator Ardagh raised the issue of respite care and struck a very important note with which I completely agree. In the forthcoming budget it is absolutely important that the emerging fruits of the economy are spent on people in a way that has...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: One very true thing he said yesterday was that if one criticises Sinn Féin on any issue, there is a chorus of disapproval. It is a one-dimensional approach to everything.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: Members of Sinn Féin have criticised its new suitor, Deputy Micheál Martin. The love-in did not last very long and is a bit fragile. Relationships are rocky and Sinn Féin's loving up to Fianna Fáil is like a slow candle burning and will take time but------
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: I am in great form. Members of Sinn Féin are a little sensitive about being in government but that party's future leader, who is nearly being anointed, is seeking to go into government. Members of Sinn Féin should also look after those next to them. The new alliance-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: Whether it is the greenway or the rail tracks, it is a bit rocky but being in government involves responsibility and making decisions, about which Sinn Féin members need to learn.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: One can work on chemistry.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: On a serious note, all Members agree that investment is required in respect of people with disabilities, whether in terms of housing adaptation, as Senator Devine referenced, jobs or education. Senators Ruane and Noone made reference to the issue of image, photoshopping, young people's self esteem and magazines that present perfect people. As Members know, that plays on people's minds and...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: It is equally important that Members understand that the Constitution is open to change by the will of the people. If our Constitution does not reflect a modern society, then we would not, for example, have passed marriage equality and we would still have people being treated as less equal than others in our Constitution. In saying that, Senator McDowell is right that there are referenda...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: The point the Senator makes is one that we need to have a conversation about with regard to the number of referenda we hold and when. The Taoiseach has outlined his views on that. Senator Reilly referred to transport. I would be happy to invite the Minister, Deputy Ross, to the House. The Senator also referred to Irish Water and the new sewage treatment plant in Rush. It shows the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: It is a question of how we do our business. If the Senator is unhappy, he can come to our meeting, as he does, to be fair to him, and we will have that discussion there. I will invite the Minister of State, Deputy Daly, to the House to address Senator Freeman's concerns. I fully agree with Senator Paul Daly. There is a need for responsibility in the area of farm safety and it is not...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: Our work as Members of this House is not just about being here, as the Senator knows. It ill behoves all of us to come in here and to run ourselves down. There are enough people trying to do that anyway without us doing it. If the Senator has a constructive proposal about how we do our business, I am very happy to take it on board and will gladly meet the Senator to discuss it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: Senators Ó Domhnaill and Mullen raised the right to assemble or have freedom of speech. I cannot answer for the hotels where the events have been cancelled. It is disappointing that people are prevented from holding meetings for a variety of reasons. Senator Ó Domhnaill raised the issues of the eighth amendment and of rape, which is a very sensitive matter that we must handle by...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: -----that is going to take us from here to the moon and back. We only have a certain amount of money and we must spend it in a way that does not bring us back to the bad old days of the past. Senator Mullen also referred to Aung San Suu Kyi and he has made a very good point that she needs to show leadership. The world stood with her and recognised her importance. The Senator is right that...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: I beg the Senator's pardon. I saw the correspondence that I received from Drumcondra. I would be happy to facilitate that debate. The Minister, Deputy Bruton, will be in the House next week.