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Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. We will come back to the issue in the new year. I again thank all Members for their contributions this morning during the visit of the First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon. I thank the staff in particular for their co-operation and great work. We are very fortunate in this House that we have people in the Seanad Office and ushers who work above and beyond the call of duty....

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2016: Referral to Joint Committee (29 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2016,copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 21st November, 2016, be referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in accordance with Standing Order 70A(3)(k), which, not later than 15th December, 2016,...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (29 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: In the context of the previous speaker's comments I believe the amendment goes a step towards what we are all trying to achieve. Senator Burke is correct. If we look at the current modus operandi under which we now operate as Oireachtas representatives in engaging with city or county councils, in many cases it is merely going through the motions. The level of dialogue or information to...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (29 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: As there is a vote on the Social Welfare Bill in the other Chamber I propose that we suspend, if that is in order, until a Minister is available.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: There may well be. I am not quite sure. I apologise to Senator Ó Domhnaill.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the establishment of a special 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 mental health funding, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 and to conclude no later than 1.45 p.m. with the contributions of groups spokespersons not to exceed...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 21 Senators who raised issues on the Order of Business. Senators Catherine Ardagh, James Reilly, Aidan Davitt, Brian Ó Domhnaill and Pádraig Ó Céidigh referred to the decision yesterday by the Central Bank to ease mortgage restrictions for young and first-time buyers. I thank all Members for their suggestions, which were welcome. It is incumbent on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: She is from Cork, which is a positive. It is a head start.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: In saying that, the director general should have made her announcement at the committee on Tuesday. It is the line committee that deals with RTE.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure the pantomime that the Seanad is at times is worthy of being shown on television. All of the Senators can play whatever roles they want.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Gerard P. Craughwell would make a good dame in a pantomime.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator knows that I do not mean that.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Fintan Warfield referred to RTE's claim in its press statement, which I find curious, that it would reduce costs without cutting the amount of money being spent. If so, why outsource the programming? We all grew up with-----

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Terry Leyden showed his age by mentioning "Wanderly Wagon". I am impressed that he remembers it.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: To be fair, RTE's output of young people's programming was the vehicle that propelled many of today's stars into stardom. I hope it will continues to allow such creativity to flourish. I do not share Senator Terry Leyden's view that it will be outsourced to America, England and so on. There is a considerable amount of talent and number of creative people in Ireland who could produce such...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I agree. There are three parts to the "Oireachtas Report" issue. First, it is up to us in this Chamber to give RTE a reason to cover our contributions.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Second, to be fair to the journalists involved in the production of "Oireachtas Report", they are honourable and professional and do great work.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Kevin Humphreys is too sensitive.