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Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Okay. I missed that. That is probably the quickest reply the Cathaoirleach will get to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (8 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government-(a) on 27th September, 2016 nominated Ms. Justice Mary Ellen Ring for reappointment by the President as a member of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and as its chairperson, recommends, pursuant to section 65(1)(b) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that she be reappointed by the President to be a member and to...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Finance Bill 2016 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and adjourn at 3.30 p.m. if not previously concluded; No. 2, statements on climate action and low carbon development, to be taken at 3.30 p.m. and to conclude no later than 5 p.m. with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes each, those of all other Senators not to...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: What item is that?

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: That relates to Orkambi.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 15 Senators who contributed to the Order of Business today. On Senator Mark Daly's amendment to the Order of Business, the Orkambi issue is being discussed tomorrow in the House because the Minister for Health, as we speak, is in Lisbon meeting his EU counterparts in health to discuss, amongst other matters, the issue of Orkambi. I hope that the Senator, rather than divide the...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I saw it, yes. I commend Senator Norris on his very fine letter defending the Seanad. To be serious, we have been very well served by the members of our Judiciary.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: They are independent, and their willingness to judge and impart their decisions has been fair and balanced. It has always been about the case in question, not their own viewpoint or whatever.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that we have a period of calm and do not engage in hyperbole. We must not transcend the line between the Executive and the Judiciary, which must remain clear. The programme for Government is committed to making significant reforms in the process of judicial appointments but my personal view is that the Chief Justice should play a role in that. It is important that we allow...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Social Welfare Bill 2016 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 4.45 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: There might be a fatal time.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 21 Members who made contributions on the Order of Business this afternoon. Senator Ardagh referred to the movement towards staffless public libraries. As someone who served as chairperson of Cork City Council's library subcommittee when I was a member of the local authority, I am aware that it is a matter for local authorities to fund their own services. The staff of libraries...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important to put on record that the Minister has asked the HSE to address the immediate issues as a priority and to ensure the hospital is appropriately supported. No one wants to see anyone being treated badly or dying in our hospitals. It is important to put on record our thanks to the women and families who have come forward and to acknowledge their bravery. However, we must also...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: He was referring to the boundary of the constituency.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: That might be their aspiration.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Athlone boundary review-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I need not add any more than that. I will go back to the Senator's point. It is an important point in terms of any boundary review and I take the Senator's point. In my city of Cork, a boundary review committee is examining the matter and it is an anxious time. It is fair to say that the review is one that may not receive universal approval, no matter where it comes from or what...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The recommendations of the report included a call for a unified vision for Athlone and a joint local area plan along with a retail strategy. I imagine we would all agree that is needed. Monksland is part of the retail strategy.Both counties have six months to reply and present a view for a joint implementation plan. It is important to hear both sides of the debate. I am not familiar with...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I do my best. There are very good Fine Gael and Independent councillors in Roscommon that we will work with.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senator Dolan's work. Last Saturday was International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The Minister of State with responsibility for disability, Deputy McGrath, will issue a statement later today about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. I understand from the Senator's remarks and the Minister of State's remarks that it will not be ratified...