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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I know.I think he mentioned the Dow Jones index. Perhaps the O'Sullivan Coghlan jarvey licence index could become the barometer for growth in the country.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the fact that Ryanair announced flights from Kerry to Berlin. I hope Ryanair will look at expanding into Cork and Shannon and other airports around the country and create more connectivity. Senator McDowell raised an issue in respect of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill for next week. I will be happy to reflect on what the Senator said and to speak to the Clerk, the...

Seanad: EU Directive on Drug Trafficking: Motion (9 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (9 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 3 previously ordered be discharged and that No. 3aon the Supplementary Order Paper be taken at 4.45 p.m. to conclude not later than 5.30 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be given three minutes to reply to the debate."

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude not later than 2.45 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be called upon to reply not later than 2.35...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is more than that, in fairness.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 15 Senators who raised matters on the Order of Business. I join Senators Catherine Ardagh, Aidan Davitt and Diarmuid Wilson in offering solidarity and our thoughts to the men and women employed at Hewlett Packard in Leixlip who have this morning heard the appalling, tragic news of job losses. It is most disappointing and words will be of little solace to those who work there. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Its Members can come into the House and spout their great theories, but it is a high tax and high spend party.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is not interested in the answer.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is never interested in it.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Rose Conway-Walsh is never interested in knowing the real facts. Her party wants to tax people and spend its way out of everything.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: There is an election in the North and some day it will be found out up there also. Its policies have done nothing to help communities in the North.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Government must balance the need for foreign direct investment and to create jobs. Senator Colm Burke is right: when we took over in government, 15% of citizens were unemployed; today the figure is 7.1%. That means more men and women are at work, contributing to the State in order that more can be spent on health services. There is an extra €2.6 billion for capital...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: This and the last Government rescued the people-----

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: -----with no thanks due to Sinn Féin which both here and in the Dáil oppose everything everyday.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: One cannot have it both ways.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator's party has discovered in government in the North that it cannot do everything. The proof lies in the economy. Farmers will receive no payments from the European Union.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is also reflected in hospitals and the education system. Schools and police stations have been closed, while the health system is in rag order. Senator Maria Byrne referred to the subject of mindfulness. I will be happy to have the Minister for Health come to the House to discuss it. The Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Helen McEntee, was here last week to speak...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I will forward a copy of the e-mail after the Order of Business. I share the Senator's view that there is an obligation on Tesco, as an employer, to treat its workers fairly and with respect. That means combining pay and conditions together because in some cases workers are on or just above the minimum wage and require protection. If what the Senator says is true, it is not good enough.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that, but it is important to note that there are mechanisms of the State that could and should be used by all sides in that regard. Senator Michelle Mulherin raised the issue of immigration. While we have discussed it, I will be happy to have the Minister responsible come to the House to discuss it again. Senators Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Frank Feighan thanked...