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Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, and I am glad Senator Mullen was not on the committee because the Chairman would have had much more to put up with.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: If Senator Mullen can walk on water, he should patent it and make a fortune. He is committed to healing wounds.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure the issue of water will be debated again when the report and legislation come before the House. Those who peddle a certain line must recognise that the provision of clean drinking water does not come cheaply. In County Cork, raw sewage equating to 40,000 full wheelie bins is being pumped into the River Lee and out to sea every week. This sends a message to all of us, as...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: There is a lot of vested interest in that hospital. What I and the Government are committed to-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I have met them all. I have heard everybody. What we must do is build a hospital. Let us get it done for the children and parents who require it.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am doing my best. Half the problem, as the Cathaoirleach said, is that many people have raised more than one issue. I have to reply to them all. The Cathaoirleach is dead right.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Alice Mary Higgins raised the issue of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. She raised an interesting point but, to be fair, the Government has committed to redressing the wrongs of the past. We will have that debate if Senator Devine will accept my proposal. Senator Burke raised the issue of costs, which I have discussed. Senator Ó Donnghaile raised the issue of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am happy to work with the Senator to get a date for the Minister before the end of May.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: No posturing and we will be all right.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to be adjourned no later than 3 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, Misuse of Drugs (Supervised Injecting Facilities) Bill 2017 - Second Stage, to be taken at 3 p.m. and to be adjourned no later than 5 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the contributions of group...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: That never stopped the Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 22 Members of the House who contributed. Senator Ardagh rightly raised the issue of disability services and the need for continued investment and improvement. It is important to acknowledge that a huge amount of work needs to be done in the area of disability. Notwithstanding that, I acknowledge that the parents who took to the streets this week have in some cases justifiable...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask Senator Craughwell to let me finish. I did not interrupt him. I was not referring to him at all. He did not hear what I said. This is about the security of our State, and oversight is being carried out. Just so Senator Wilson is aware, the issue is a matter for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, not the Department of Defence.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I did. When Senator Craughwell raised-----

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The matter is one for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and I have answered-----

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I responded to Senator Craughwell on the matter yesterday and, to be fair to Senators Craughwell and Wilson, at their request, we deferred the debate on defence, as Senator Wilson acknowledged. I am happy to have the debate when we can get the Minister before the House because-----

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State at the Department of Defence is the Minister responsible. Deputy Paul Kehoe sits at Cabinet.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope we will not play politics with our national security. I commend Senator Craughwell for his work highlighting matters regarding our Defence Forces but the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, as the Minister with responsibility for foreign affairs, has always put our country first-----

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: -----and is doing a first-class job. Senator Feighan raised the issue of a visit by Mr. Picardo, the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, to the House. It is a matter for the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, CPP. I would be happy to have him come to the House. It is important that he do so. Senator Richmond referred to this as well. The matter Senator Ó Clochartaigh raised regarding...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: There is a national pay policy which must be complied with, but if the Senator takes-----