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Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: Report on Dying, Death and Bereavement: Statements (4 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Report on Dying, Death and Bereavement: Statements (4 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (29 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank, welcome and pay tribute to all the parents for making the sacrifice to be here and, as Senator Kelleher has said, for baring their souls and sharing their stories. It is not easy to do that. I am struck by three things. There is no joined-up thinking or uniformity of approach, as Senator Ó Céidigh has said. Let us consider having to engage with a different...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (29 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: In the witnesses opinion on what or to where should money be directed? We are spending money but as pointed out by Ms Keogh we need to ensure not only that get value for money but that the service provided is intervention rather than reactionary? What specifically would the witnesses like us to bring back to the Minister?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Private Members' business, the National Housing Co-operative Bill 2017 – Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and if not previously concluded to adjourn after 105 minutes; No. 2, Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Prohibition of Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing) Bill 2016 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 3 p.m. and to be adjourned...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 19 Senators who contributed on the Order of Business. Senator Ardagh began with the issue of cycling on our streets and, in particular, in our capital city. I join her in extending our condolences to the families of the people who have been killed and injured on our roads. I know that the Government has prepared a Bill dealing with minimum passing distances which will come...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: In regard to the issue raised by Senator Ó Clochartaigh, as stated by the Cathaoirleach, I do not have any jurisdiction over translation services although the Senator is correct that any issue that impairs the work of the House must be resolved. However, that is a matter above my pay grade. The Senator also raised the issue of an Acht na Gaeilge, which I have already addressed.Senators...

Seanad: National Housing Co-operative Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Déanaim comhghairdeachas leis an Aire Stáit nua, an Teachta D'Arcy. Go mórmhór, gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir Norris agus an Teachta Dála McGuinness as ucht an Bhille an-thábhachtaigh seo. In welcoming the Minister of State, Deputy D'Arcy, to the House, it is my first chance to congratulate my friend and colleague and to wish him well in his new...

Seanad: National Housing Co-operative Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Jun 2017)

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Seanad: National Housing Co-operative Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am reminded of the line in the song "I've looked at clouds from both sides now". Sometimes the clouds the Senator are on-----

Seanad: National Housing Co-operative Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I was making the point that what we need is a sustainable model whereby people can access credit. We bailed out the banks, whether we like it or not, and they have a moral duty to work with citizens. That might be populist but it is the reality. All of us in this Chamber and in the other House are dealing with customers of banks, whether private or commercial. I repeat that the banks have...

Seanad: National Housing Co-operative Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: None of us accepts the situation where there are people in hotel rooms, people being evicted and people having uncertainty regarding their place of residence or their home. None of us wants that to continue. That is why housing policy must ensure we get a balance between the provision of social housing and private housing, and that we incentivise the market so we can have more people...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Educational Research Centre (Establishment) (Amendment) Order 2017, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, statements on University Hospital Waterford cardiology services, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 5.25 p.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed five minutes and...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Níl me an Taoiseach fós. Tá mé an Ceannaire agus tá mé sásta a bheith mar Cheannaire. On my behalf and that of the House, I offer our sympathies to the Hanafin family on the very sad passing of our former Seanad colleague, Mr. Des Hanafin. I extend sympathies to his wife Mona; his son and former Senator, John; and his daughter and former Minister, Mary....

Seanad: Educational Research Centre (Establishment) (Amendment) Order 2017: Motion (27 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Educational Research Centre (Establishment) (Amendment) Order 2017, copies of which Order in draft were laid before Seanad Éireann on 15 June 2017.”

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Criminal Justice Bill 2016 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 12 Senators who made contributions to the Order of Business. In acknowledging Senator Ardagh's remarks, the attack on any member of the legal profession, in particular a woman, is to be deplored and condemned. It is a matter of extreme importance that, no matter who we are, we all uphold our legal system. It is disappointing and upsetting to hear of the attack. It is a matter...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The flame is still burning. Senator Norris was not afraid to give a dig or two during the meeting that he, Senator Warfield and I had with the Russian ambassador.I certainly hope the ambassador took notice of him. Senator Warfield and I were probably a bit more reticent and diplomatic. Sometimes one needs to bring in a double-barrelled gun. It is important we recognise the importance of...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We must remind the people of the high tax party's policy. The most important point is, as Senator Gallagher said, that we do not become over-reliant on foreign direct investment. As members know, we are an island nation on the edge of Europe. In a post-Brexit era, we are the gateway to Europe and must remain so. Senator Feighan raised the issue of North Korea and the emerging threat in...