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Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes I am.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am endeavouring to get him to come in tomorrow or Tuesday. Is the Senator saying Tuesday?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the order of the House today in respect of No. 37, motion 22, be discharged.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I further propose that we suspend proceedings until 5.15 p.m. I apologise to Members, staff, the Cathaoirleach and the officials but Question Time in the Dáil is running over time.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Standing Order 70A, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion re amendment to the orders of reference of the Special Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 with the time allocated to group spokespersons not to exceed five minutes; No. 3, Inland...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Just to clarify for the Senator-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Just to clarify for the benefit of Senator Higgins who, to be fair, was late coming in, I have allowed for debate given that the motion refers to an issue that was raised in this House. I have allowed for a spokesperson from each group to contribute rather than having no debate at all.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad to be of help.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Would you stop?

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: There are two Ministers from Galway now.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I join other Senators in expressing sympathy with a former Senator and the current Minister, Deputy Katherine Zappone, on the very sad passing of her wife, Dr. Ann Louise Gilligan. The tribute Senator Ruane paid in writing to her is one we should read and reflect on. I pay tribute to Ann Louise on a life well lived as a fearless campaigner, advocate and educator, and as somebody who...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Taoiseach stated that the correct procedure was followed, the Tánaiste recommended Ms Máire Whelan to the Cabinet as the stand-out person for the vacancy and the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board did not have a recommendation for the post, so the Government came to the decision to appoint someone. I do not know whether Senator Ardagh has heard me, but I want her to...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: If I may continue?

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The councillor has apologised for his remarks. I do not in any way condone any inflammatory, racist or intolerant remarks.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Sometimes it is good to listen.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: As Leader of the Seanad I was happy to allow Senator Alice-Mary Higgins to explain the rationale behind her-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am responding to the question regarding the Special Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution. I am explaining to Senator Higgins why I am allowing for debate on the matter. It is important that we have this debate in the House. Senator McFadden raised the important issue of mental health and the need for implementation of A Vision for Change, which is the framework and...

Seanad: Report of Committee on Procedure and Privileges on Standing Order 70A: Motion (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the Report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges on the amendment of Standing Order 70A be adopted, laid before the House and printed.

Seanad: Special Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Motion (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the Order of the Seanad of 13th April, 2017, relating to the Special Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution be amended in paragraph (c) - (i) by the substitution of '6 members of Seanad Éireann' for '7 members of Seanad Éireann'; and (ii) after 'Seanad Éireann' by the insertion of the following:'and the provisions of Standing Order 81 shall not...