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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank all 39 Senators who spoke this morning and this afternoon. In response to Senator Wilson, Private Members' business involves ten minutes for the proposer and six minutes for the seconder. Other speakers have six minutes each and the Minister has 15 minutes to respond. It is fixed by the House. Today, like many Senators, my "L" plates are on and tá mé...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important we hear the views of people who have rights and entitlements, who deserve our respect; we have a duty of care to them. The Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, is visiting direct provision centres and I hope he will, in time, come to the House to discuss the issue. I fully agree with Senator Norris about the Living City initiative. In a number of budgets, the Minister, Deputy...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish our team every success in the remainder of the championships in France. I think we all saw them play on Monday night - I know I am digressing a little but Senator Ó Ríordáin has raised the point - and there was a great uplift among people, perhaps not at the end of the game, which ended in a draw, but we certainly got off to a reasonably good start. There is confidence...

Seanad: Seanad Reform Bill 2014: First Stage (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Can we discuss the date rather than tying ourselves to a date today?

Seanad: Seanad Reform Bill 2014: First Stage (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is agreed.

Seanad: Seanad Reform Bill 2014: First Stage (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I can assure Senator McDowell that I will not be holding him up in any shape or form.

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: "That Senator Paul Coghlan be elected Leas-Chathaoirleach." Molaim an Seanadóir Paul Coghlan mar Leas-Chathaoirleach ar an Seanad. Is mó bliain atá tugtha don pholaitíocht ag an Seanadóir, ní hamháin ag leibhéal an rialtais náisiúnta ach ag leibhéal an rialtais áitiúil leis. Leas-Chathaoirleach cumasach neamh-chlaonta...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: On my own behalf and that of the Fine Gael group, I congratulate Senator Coghlan. I did not know there were going to be tears and beauties home this evening. The emotion that the Senator showed at the announcement of his appointment is a demonstration of the love and affection that he has for this House and for the Seanad Chamber. I congratulate him and pay tribute to his wife Peggy, his...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose that we adjourn for 20 minutes.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2016: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 158 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Statute Law Revision Bill 2016, which had reached Order for Second Stage prior to the Seanad General Election, April 2016, be restored to the Order Paper.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 158 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015, which had reached Committee Stage prior to the Seanad General Election, April 2016, be restored to the Order Paper.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 158 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Heritage Bill 2016, which had reached Committee Stage prior to the Seanad General Election, April 2016, be restored to the Order Paper.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30 June 2016 and ending on 29 June 2017.” I wish to acknowledge the presence of the former Cathaoirleach, former Senator Charles McDonald, in the Visitors Gallery and to welcome...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an gCathaoirleach. I welcome Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, and I congratulate him on his appointment as a Minster of State. As Senator Bacik has said, the Minister of State brought years of dedicated service to the justice committee and I was pleased, as chairmen of the health committee that worked in a cross-departmental way with him...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann resolves that section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 32 of 2009) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30 June 2016 and ending on 29 June 2017.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: In the interests of beginning as we mean to go on, I propose that the debate be extended to 6.30 p.m.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar an gcéad dul síos, ba mhaith liom mo chomhghairdeas a ghabháil do gach Seanadóir as a mbuanna sna toghcháin. Go mórmhór, cuirim fíor-fháilte roimh na tuismitheoirí, clanna agus cairde atá bailithe anseo inniu. Today, is lá iontach, lá spioraid agus lá samhraidh é. Táimid bailithe le chéile sa Seanad...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: In his remarks, Senator Norris rightly made reference to the outgoing Leader, Maurice Cummins. I want to pay tribute to him for the way in which he, as Leader of the House, operated and did business. I hope I can, in some small way, follow in his footsteps. Today, the Fine Gael Party is happy to support Senator Denis O'Donovan for the position of Cathaoirleach. As has been outlined by...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar an gcéad dul síos, ar mo shon féin agus ar son Fhine Gael, ba mhaith liom mo chomhghairdeas a dhéanamh leat agus ardtacaíocht a thabhairt duit mar Chathaoirleach an tSeanaid. Bain taitneamh as an lá. Is lá bródúil é do do chlann agus do do pháirtí, Eileen. In congratulating the Cathaoirleach, I pledge to him my support and that...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose to adjourn until Wednesday, 15 June at 10.30 a.m.