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Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 - Committee Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to adjourn not later than 2.45 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2. the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Prohibition of Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing) Bill 2016, changed from the Prohibition of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is all take, no give.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: No, it is 12.45 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 16 Members for their contributions this morning. I neglected to say it yesterday, but on behalf of all Members, I pay tribute to our colleague and friend, Maureen Kilkenny, who has retired from the Oireachtas one stop shop. On occasion, we pay tribute to ushers, staff and Members who retire. Maureen was always available, willing, supportive and helpful to all Members and staff...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Ross is the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. I know that some people are using Deputy Ross as the bogeyman of the Government. As we know, all politics is local. It is important to consider the collective as well as the individual and the local, but the national must take precedence.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ó Clochartaigh is well able to use stroke politics himself.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Clientelism is alive and well in Irish politics.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Clientelism is alive and well in Irish politics.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I will clarify it.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not accusing the Senator-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I will clarify it. I am not accusing the Senator-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that. I was not saying that. I apologise. I did not mean that and the Senator knows I did not. I was referring to clientelism. That is alive and well in Irish politics. That is the point I was making. The Senator is very good-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is very good at clientelism himself in terms of the way he comes in and represents his people. That is the point I was making.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that and I was not trying to say anything else as the Senator knows quite well. I accept the point he makes and that was not my intent.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Sensitivity is very high. Chonaic mé an clár mar gheall ar an bhfear i mBostún agus tá díomá orm go bhfuil sé le chur ar ais go hÉireann. Beidh mé i mBostún i gcomhair an summer. Tá a fhios agam gur bhuail an Seanadóir leis an Mayor Walsh. It is disappointing that an Irish person has been deported and it is a source of concern....

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes I am agreeing to that. In response to Senator Norris, as Leader of the House, I always try to work with all people. Sometimes the street is one way and that is alright but in this case I am happy to facilitate the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator might spread the word in that regard to other people. It is a two-way street.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I was not looking for accolades. I was getting a point across.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Exactly. Senator Mulherin raised the issue of An Post savings, the NTMA and the protection of people. That is a matter of serious importance and I would be happy for the Minister to come to the House to discuss it. Senator Gavan raised the issue of the baptism barrier and the response of the Minister for Education and Skills to the committee this morning on the matter. He gave a lengthy...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: He must have been. I am glad to hear that. I will be happy to invite the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to the House. He is in the North today engaging in talks and I wish him and all the parties involved in that very important task of getting power sharing restored in the North good luck. Senator Murnane O'Connor referred to the number of children in poverty. It is important to...