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Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope that will not happen for a while yet.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leas-Chathaoirleach dealt with Senator Terry Leydon very adequately. I hope the Senator-----

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I only hope Senator Terry Leydon will respect the Leas-Chathaoirleach's impartiality and integrity.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Victor Boyhan raised the very important issue of live cattle exports to the Middle East and the allegations surrounding such exports. None of us can condone the mistreatment of animals. As he rightly said, the cases highlighted by the Senator illustrate the need for traceability. We pride ourselves, in particular, on the excellence of the beef we produce. I hope we can stand over...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I have checked with both Departments and it is the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Seanad: Critical Health Professionals Bill 2017: Second Stage (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, to the Seanad and the opportunity to speak to the Bill. I commend Senator Keith Swanick for the work he has put into it, as well for its intent and import. In a different era, once people reached a certain age, they were deemed to be beyond use. The aim of the Bill, agreed to by the Department, is to ensure a cohort of...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Companies Act 2014 (Section 1313) Regulations 2017, back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, Health (Amendment) Bill 2017, Committee and Remaining Stages to be taken at 12.45 p.m.; No. 3, motion for earlier signature of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2017 to be taken on conclusion of...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a republic.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Sorry, it is a republic.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a republic.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Who wrote that for you?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: There must have been something in the water supplied in the Chamber this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask Members of the House to remember that Captain Mark Duffy's funeral is taking place today. I commend Senator Swanick on the volunteer role that he is playing in Mayo. I neglected to reply to him on this matter during yesterday's Order of Business. We all pray that the bodies of the two other crew members will be found and returned to their families. We should all remember,...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept the points made by Senators Craughwell and Mulherin that cuts should be implemented in a uniform manner. In my opinion, the workers have disproportionately taken a hit. Senator Craughwell has made the fair comment that management should not be immune from cuts. Senator Ardagh mentioned the Garda Síochána. The Garda Commissioner is attending an Oireachtas joint committee...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is correct, I did. There was an absolute need to do so because the Senator's contribution was very disappointing.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Let us make it quite clear. The details of the meeting were put in the public domain. May I ask the Senator whether she has read the minute of the meeting?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: What did it say? I would say the Senator did not read it.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: There was also a minority report. To be fair to the Minister, due process was not given to him. At all times-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: He did not.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: At all times he co-operated with the Committee of Public Accounts, providing all documentation-----