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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: There are many agitated people here today.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Thank you, a Chathaoirligh. We should acknowledge Senator Feighan's point that it was a symbolic and wonderful gesture by Arlene Foster to attend the funeral last week. Equally, we had statements here last week. The Leader allowed for that to happen if the Senator did not know.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: To clarify for Senator Devine, and for the record, there is no precedent for that happening in the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The other point I want to make is that equally-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Equally powerful was the handshake between Michelle O'Neill and Arlene Foster.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Finally, as Senator Ned O'Sullivan said, it is time to work things out and get it done. I hope the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Charles Flanagan, will be in the House on Thursday to have a debate on the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope the Minister will be in the House on Thursday to have a debate on the matter. To be fair, both he and the Secretary of State, Mr. Brokenshire, have been involved and engaged. The Senator made a comment about Arlene Foster. I understand there was an issue regarding not being engaged on Sunday.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The person playing politics today is the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I have long been doing that.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Catherine Ardagh raised an important point. I join her, on my behalf and on behalf of the House, in offering sympathy to the families of the cyclists who were killed, including in a tragedy on the streets of our capital yesterday. The safety of cyclists and those who use our roads is an issue we take very seriously. A Private Members' Bill has been published by Deputy Ciarán...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that they can have people like the Senator there-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: -----to facilitate a discussion. Senators Mullen and Conway raised the issue of the broadcasting charge. For the first time ever, I am in agreement with Senator Mullen on an issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope the broadcasting charge is not introduced in its present form. I am happy to invite the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to the House to discuss the matter. I join with Senator Feighan in congratulating the Taoiseach on his performance in the White House again. The Taoiseach's speech has been viewed online by over 30 million people. He has even surpassed...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Feighan asked where the Irish media were. We could debate the Irish media until the end of time but we will not do so today. Senator Murnane O'Connor raised the issue of insurance and compensation claims that local authorities must pay, and mentioned that €63 million has been paid out by four local authorities. That is a large amount of money. In my own city of Cork and in...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister expressed his personal view.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Maria Byrne mentioned a briefing by University Hospital Limerick and the HSE. I join with her in welcoming the good news story in Limerick. I am sure that all Senators will join with me, including Senator Gavan, in welcoming the €850,000 investment in the surgical day care unit and the new emergency department. Both units will be fine additions to the hospital and will...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Off the top of my head I suggest eight or six minutes for spokespersons?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I suggest six minutes per spokesperson with the Minister to be given five minutes to reply at the end or whatever and for the debate to be completed not later than 9.15 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to accommodate Senator Norris.