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Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that when the scheme is in profit there is a need to protect the workers. I would be happy to invite the Minister to the House to discuss the matter. It is one that needs to be exercised. We can debate it.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a much wider debate than just giving a reply to the Order of Business and I would be happy to have that debate in the new year. Senator Norris also raised the matter of Dublin transport. I would be happy to have the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, come to the House. It is important that we promote an alternative to the car within cities, whether bicycles...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I agree that sometimes some of those who cycle on the streets of Dublin should do so with more care for pedestrians.I know that motorists are often paralysed by fear of going left or right, or even driving straight. One is nearly afraid to move because one could get taken out by a bike or is afraid of the look one might get. I am sure Senator Norris is brave enough for the cyclists anyway.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I would not advise that. Senator Gallagher raised the matter of the Defence Forces receiving the medal of honour in recognition of their role in 2016. I had the pleasure and privilege of attending the flag-raising ceremony yesterday in City Hall in Cork, in which the flag was flown to end the year of commemorative activity. I thank the men and women of our Defence Forces who brought great...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, on her role and how she played her part in the ceremonies. Senator Rose Conway-Walsh raised the matter of the debate last week. There is a viewpoint being expressed by members of Sinn Féin on the right to vote in elections. They do not have all the answers. It is not as black and white as the Senator said it was. She has to reflect. I would...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: -----he is a man of honour and integrity whom I have known for a long time.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Will Senator Devine just listen for second? She does not know everything.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: She comes in here every day opposing everything and fighting against everything. I want her to listen now.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Let us just be clear. I served on the Constitutional Convention. I did not miss a weekend of it. I was one of the few Oireachtas Members at all of it.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Government's job was not necessarily to agree with everything the convention said, but to report back. I accept that, in some cases, the reporting back was tardy from the Government. Perhaps the Sinn Féin Members should go back and listen to the remarks of the Minister, Deputy Coveney, last week and reflect themselves on how we can end up with the result we all want, which is to...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: There was.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I actually spoke in the debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I make the point that there is a cosy consensus within Sinn Féin that Members must be in the Chamber for every debate. The Senator is only here less than 12 months and is still learning. The Senator's day is not going to be spent in the Chamber every day.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: What I was saying was-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: What I am saying is that the Senator will not spend all day every day in the Chamber.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Do not expect Members to be in the Chamber all day every day.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I do, as the Cathaoirleach knows.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Absolutely. I want to protect the Members who make contributions in the Chamber. To be fair, we actually had a very good debate on the matter last week. I ask Members to reflect on what the Minister, Deputy Coveney, said and to then come to me. We might have another debate about it then. I discussed the matter Senator Craughwell raised, but we should have that debate. Senator Wilson...