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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Joint Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, statements on the announcement by the commission of investigation confirming human remains on the site of the former Tuam mother and baby home, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude not later...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 14 Members who contributed on the Order of Business. Ar mo shon féin, ar son Fhine Gael agus ar son gach Seanadóir sa Teach, déanaim comhbhrón le muintir Annmarie O'Brien agus na leanaí a fuair bháis. Today we remember Annmarie O'Brien, Paris, Holly and Jordan. As I stated yesterday, it is important to recognise that the loss of life is tragic....

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to make a distinction.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: They have an obligation and duty to live up to their side of the bargain. I would be very happy for the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Bruton, to come to the House. You said we should not revisit the debate, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, but in his reply to Senator Boyhan today the Minister said that under the 2002 indemnity agreement, 18 of the religious congregations that managed...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that we have such a debate but it is also important that we do not airbrush history and allow people to not live up to their obligations. The Minister in his reply to Senator Boyhan today said: "we have to ask questions as to why organisations with stated missions to serve the public and uphold moral codes apparently place so little importance on these values."

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: That must be said. We cannot stymie that, irrespective of what people's views are.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I understand that.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am. Given the magnitude of the issue that is before us as a society and as a House, as Leader of the House-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: -----it is incumbent on me to focus on this issue in replying to the Order of Business, which every single household is talking about.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: You must be in a hurry, a Leas-Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Conway-Walsh is trying to goad me into having a cat and mouse game. I fully accept that the facts she presented are her version of reality.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that there is a lot of work that we need to continue to do. I have no issue with that, Senator Conway-Walsh.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The point I wish to make in this context is that the domestic violence legislation has been enacted, the Tánaiste has launched the national strategy and, in addition, Tusla, which is the organisation charged with the responsibility, is providing funding for 60 services throughout the country: €12 million for emergency refugee support services; €4.6 million for...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We had a debate as part of the domestic violence Bill. We had extensive debate on the issue. Thanks to the co-operation of the entire House------

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: -----we were able to get the Bill passed despite the objections of some, as the Senator is well aware. That shows the House worked well together.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. I join with Senator Ruane in congratulating those who have been nominated for the IFTAs. Senator Nash also paid tribute to Joe McGouran. I have not got a response for him yet to his question about the National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, but I will get it for him. Senator Noone raised the car parking strategy in some hospitals. I agree with her that there is a need for a...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: On behalf of the 407,000 Irish people in the UK, it is critically important that this access and connectivity should continue. I hope Members will combine to raise this issue with RTE. We might communicate with the communications committee also. When the Minister of State, Deputy McHugh, attended the House, he gave a positive reply about the radio service. I will get the reply for the...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: My information is that it has.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad the Senator raised the matter. He is correct and I agree with him completely.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I join the Senator in wishing all our Ministers who are going abroad safe travel. I am sure they will do a good job in selling, promoting and marketing Ireland. It is important that people travel and tell the world that we are open for business and we are the best small country in the world in which to do business. Our new employment figures will tell the world that we are open, ready, and...