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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Maidir le na cluichí an deireadh seachtaine seo caite, bhí díomá orainn san Afraic Theas.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Bhí mé ag caint faoi na cluichí ar an Sathairn agus an Domhnach, a Leas-Chathaoirleach. Bhí mór-díomá orainn mar gheall ar an gcluiche rugbaí agus an cluiche sacair. Gabhaim mo chomghairdeas do gach foireann a bhí páirteach sna cluichí Dé Sathairn agus Dé Domhnaigh. Bhí spiorad iontach ann toisc na cluichí agus na...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Having said that, it was good to see a small team given no hope by the pundits show wonderful spirit and determination, and it just shows the beauty of sport and that money does not buy everything in sport. The debate being called for by Senators Colm Burke and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin is one that we will have, and Senator Burke raises a very important point about how we can...

Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2016: Restoration to Order Paper (28 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 158 of the Standing Orders relative to public business, the Competition (Amendment) Bill 2016, which had reached Committee Stage prior to the Seanad general election in April 2016, be restored to the Order Paper.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m., with the contributions of all Senators not to exceed six minutes each.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I will begin by joining the 14 Senators who raised the issue of the European football finals. I join them in congratulating our team on its performance last night. A nation held its long breath for the last five minutes plus injury time. It was a great result and I wish to congratulate Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane as well as Michael O'Neill and his team and their success. It is important...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: While this may sound like the poacher turned gamekeeper, it is important that we debate and engage properly. The Senators are right that we must conduct our business in a dignified manner and one that befits Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas. I watched some of the debate in the Chamber yesterday and was disappointed by it. The Minister, to be fair, came in here to listen and engage...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Well, pots and kettles applies to the Labour Party members too. It was their Minister who signed the statutory instrument but we will not go back over that now. I will raise this with the Whips at our next meeting and ask them to ensure that we conduct our business in a manner that befits the House of which we are Members. I thank Senators for raising that issue. The issue of mobile...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on mental health, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn not later than 2.30 p.m., with contributions from all Senators not to exceed six minutes; No. 2, statements on EU-UK relations, to be taken at 2.30 p.m. and to conclude not later than 4 p.m., with contributions from all Senators not to exceed six minutes and the Minister to have five minutes...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Cathaoirleach caught me on the hop. I thank Senators for raising the issue and apologise to Senator Ó Domhnaill for missing his remarks on mortgages and insolvency. I would be pleased to have a debate on those issues. Senator Ardagh raised the issue of health. It was announced recently that 14 new primary care centres were to be built using investment secured through a loan from...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: -----and that is something that we will all work to do. In response to Senator Alice-Mary Higgins, I am happy to raise the issue of poverty proofing and gender proofing of legislation with the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, Deputy Stanton. I hope that he will attend here for a debate. Senator Ó Clochartaigh raised the issue of fisheries. I have already...

Seanad: Waste Management: Motion (22 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Air Services Provision (21 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me raise this matter of importance. I welcome the Minister, Deputy Ross, to the House. I raise the important issue of Cork Airport and the link with the United States of America. As the Cathaoirleach is well aware, last year Cork City Council, Cork County Council and the tourism bodies lent support to the publication earlier this year of the Growing...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Air Services Provision (21 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister for his support and for the endeavours he has undertaken on behalf not only of the Department but also of the people of Ireland. I speak as a friend of the United States and not as a foe in the context of promoting the EU-US open skies agreement and the need for the permit to be issued immediately. The Minister is correct in his remarks. We need to see arbitration....

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on health, to be taken at 5.15 p.m. and conclude not later than 6.45 p.m., with the contributions of all Senators not to exceed six minutes each and the Minister to be given five minutes in which to reply. As Members will note from the Order Paper and the schedule, I propose that immediately following the Order of Business we have expressions of...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 24 Senators who contributed to the Order of Business with remarks. Senators Ardagh and Conway raised the issue of crime, in particular in Dublin's inner city. The success of Operation Thor has shown that crime has fallen throughout the country. Any loss of life is to be deplored. I commend the members of An Garda Síochána on their vigilance and surveillance last...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Colm Burke also raised the issue of the ten-year health strategy committee. I raised that issue last week in the House. I have spoken to the Minister, Deputy Harris, and I hope the other party leaders might write to the Minister with a view to having representatives from Seanad Éireann as part of that committee and having a joint Houses approach to the issue of the ten-year...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ray Butler raised the issue of small and medium enterprises, as did Senator Maria Byrne. I will ask the Minister to come into the House for a debate on the wider issue of the costs of business. It is not that Sinn Féin has created a policy. It is following our policy. We are the pro-enterprise Government party-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: -----that has worked to create jobs-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: -----and help people get back to work.