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Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I cannot answer for that.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator McDowell might share it with us if he knows.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: In time, yes. The Bill is complex and it requires detailed analysis, probing and consideration. I will be happy to have the Minister come to the House but it is important to recognise the significance of the work our Judiciary has undertaken and that it has been independent and served the State well. Senators Boyhan and Devine referred to the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Landy came in here-----

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I want to put it on record that Senator Landy came in here and wrote to all the councillors about the former Minister. I can tell him that the former Minister did nothing and that Deputy Coveney had the courage to try to do something. Notwithstanding whether Senator Landy disagrees, he should give the Minister that credit.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Please do. I note to Senator Boyhan that the next Stage of the Adoption (Amendment) Bill is next Tuesday. It will be Committee and Report Stages, depending on Friday, which is the closing date for amendments. Senator Ó Domhnaill raised the issue of Brexit in the context of the reunification of our country. Those of us who are republican and wish to see a united Ireland recognise that...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important to note that the State was not complicit in that regard. Senators Frank Feighan, Rose Conway-Walsh and Ned O'Sullivan spoke about the desecration and vandalism of the grave of Éamon de Valera. As Leader of the House, I join in the condemnation of those who carried out this act. Éamon de Valera was a statesman; he was Taoiseach and President of this country. He...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: -----is commemorate the First Dáil on the day it first met. If we learn nothing else from history, we should learn how key events are commemorated in other states. My point on the Order of Business yesterday was that as we were not yet independent, it would not be known as "Independence Day" but that we should commemorate the meeting of the First Dáil. To be fair to Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Deputy Simon Coveney, will attend the House on 8 February, while the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Heather Humphreys, will attend on 9 February to discuss the rural action plan and other issues.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on health, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and conclude not later than 2.30 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes each and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes each and the Minister to be called on to reply not later than 2.25 p.m.; No. 2, Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions)...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not say that.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: No, I said I hoped it would not become that. That is what I said.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should have heard his colleague yesterday -----

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Cathaoirleach caught me by surprise. I thank the 16 Senators for their contributions on the Order of Business. I share Senator Ardagh's concerns about the help-to-buy scheme and thank her for raising the matter. The scheme was established by the Government to help first-time buyers, given the critical difficulty in the market. The Government made no apologies about that because it...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: He has appointed John Callan as a second Secretary General to lead a new division dealing with Brexit in the Department. It is important that we put Brexit in context. The Government is not standing idly by. The Taoiseach is not just sitting in his office twiddling his thumbs. He is travelling Europe and negotiating quietly and effectively with other European and world leaders. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I cannot answer for the British Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Government has a comprehensive and clear plan on Brexit. What we must do is protect and advance our country's interests whether it is in regard to trade and the economy, Northern Ireland, the peace process and the issue of a physical Border, the common travel area or the future of the European Union. We are very clear on what we are doing. The Taoiseach is a member of the European...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is too serious an issue for Members to come in here and try to score points. I do not say that is what Senator Leyden is doing.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden should allow me to finish. The issue is far too important for that. Senator Gavan spoke about the elections in the North. I think he completely misrepresented the point I made yesterday. I understand that in the cauldron of election battles people take positions but what I said yesterday is that language is important and the contribution of certain Senators yesterday was...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Second Stage, to be taken at 4.45 p.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes.