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Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Rather than bemoaning the fact pre-legislative scrutiny is in situ, we should welcome it because it makes legislation better and allows for a better and more participative journey of Bills. Nonetheless, it is a source of concern.The other point I would make, and I am not accusing Senator Daly of this, is that those who oppose Government at every opportunity should reflect on what is new...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not referring to Senator Daly-----

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not referring to Senator Daly at all. If we are to be mature about new politics, Senators need to change their mantra and stop coming in here every day opposing, and giving out about, everything. I am not referring to Senator Daly in particular but am speaking in a broader sense.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Boyhan raised the important issue of the judicial appointment process and the need for clarity on it. I share his view on it, as he knows, but I do not think it is fair to say that one person will block the appointment of judges at Cabinet. A new process is being established, which will take time, and there are 75 sections to the Bill. I am assured that if appointments are...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: If Senator Ó Clochartaigh had his way, Government would do nothing right-----

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: He opposes everything. Sinn Féin had its chance but it would not go into government.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ó Clochartaigh cannot have it both ways.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Higgins raised the issue of CETA. I hope the Government will reflect on the view of some in the House. It is a view that is not shared by the majority. Fianna Fáil abstained-----

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: If I am allowed to finish, the vote was carried, and I have no difficulty with that, but I am saying it was not necessarily the majority view of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure the Minister will reflect on the views expressed in this House, as will the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Breen. Senator Bacik raised the issue of Syria and Aleppo. I worked with her over the weekend on a motion. We are happy to sign the revised motion and I appeal to all Members of the House to sign it too. With a joint motion we can stand in solidarity with the people. There...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure the Senator would be critical if the Minister of State held no meetings and did nothing.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I share the Senator's concerns.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not disagree with Senator Paul Daly's comment about the importance of the issue. Where I disagree and diverge from his view is that the Minister of State has tried to do something and is doing his best. I am sure the Minister of State is putting a package together with his Minister, and the Senator will have an opportunity to discuss it with the Minister next week. Senator Ó...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Ó Donnghaile and Maria Byrne made reference to Brexit but we have already discussed the matter. Senator Murnane O'Connor mentioned the banks. I am not quite sure what is the story with sterling in banks. Some of us go into banks to get money when we travel abroad. I am sure one can get money. Perhaps this is a matter for local banks in terms of having a volume or quantity...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The sterling issue is news to me. Senator Mulherin raised the important issue of vacant units and the need for a plan. The Minister has tried to address the matter in his plan. Senator Davitt raised an issue in regard to the Minister, Deputy Mitchell O'Connor. She has outlined a policy not just in this House but through the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and...

Seanad: Children and Youth Affairs: Statements (18 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire and gabhaim comhghairdeachas léi as ucht an post a thogáil sa Rialtas nua. It is my first opportunity as Leader to welcome the Minister and congratulate her on her appointment. Having worked with her on many different battles during the previous Dáil, she brings passion and zeal to the job and we are lucky to have her in this post. I refer to...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the decision by the United Kingdom to leave the European Union with the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and to conclude not later than 3 p.m., with the contributions of each group's spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, and the Minister to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Steady on. No locker room commentary now.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 17 Senators who contributed to the Order of Business this morning. I join with Senator Mark Daly in wishing our colleague and friend, Senator Ardagh, and her future husband every success, joy and happiness tomorrow. I hope the Child of Prague is out because the rain this morning certainly would not help. Senator Ardagh did order me on Tuesday not to mention it but Senator Daly...