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Seanad: Civil Legal Aid (Neighbours’ Dispute Mediation Services) Bill 2023: First Stage (15 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Civil Legal Aid (Neighbours’ Dispute Mediation Services) Bill 2023: First Stage (15 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann has passed the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The students of Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh, County Mayo, are welcome to Leinster House. I hope they have a pleasant visit, enjoy their trip, learn and that we can learn from them too. I also welcome their teachers - the principal, Dr. Moran, and Miss Rice. As a former teacher, I thank the students' teachers and commend them on the work they are doing and the interest they are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Policing Co-operation (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: As the independent Chair but as a member of the joint policing committee in Cork, I endorse what Senator Boyhan and the Minister said about the importance of local government members and the importance of that dynamic continuing. I am delighted the Minister gave those comments. It is refreshing. The local councillor element at the joint policing committee, as we all know, is critical to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Policy (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad Senator Keogan is here. It is good to see her. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, to the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before she leaves, I welcome Leslie Hamilton to the Public Gallery. I welcome her back and thank her for being here. We miss her in Leinster House. Apologies to Senator Doherty.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the Leader to reply, I welcome to the Public Gallery members of the Children and Young People's Assembly on Biodiversity Loss. I thank them very much for being here. We also thank them for their deliberations and their work.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome family members of the late Brian Donnelly who are here today in Leinster House. Today, the Oireachtas United States Ireland Parliamentary Friendship Group held a powerful commemorative event in his great memory. As we all know, he was a huge advocate and friend of Ireland. We associate him primarily with the Donnelly and Morrison visas. His family are welcome, as are Willie and...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (22 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Robbie Gallagher - the need for the Minister for Transport to provide additional funding to progress the design and upgrade of the existing N2. Senator Marie Sherlock - the need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to make a statement on the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (22 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, to the House. It is great to have the line Minister in the Chamber for Commencement matters. I thank him for being here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Leader to outline the Order of Business, it is my great pleasure and privilege, on my own behalf and all of our behalf, to welcome Mary Murray to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. For more than 19 years she has been taking care of all of us here in Leinster House. As you all know, she is a wonderful supporter of sport and, in particular, the red and green of Mayo, the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: He has been exemplary. I liked his final comment last night that he had the time of his life. That sums up a wonderful career.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry, but Senator Murphy had his opportunity. I advise Senator Lombard and all the Members of the House that the Seanad Public Consultation Committee formally and publicly commenced its work last Thursday-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: -----and I encourage all Members to not just leave its work to the Members of the committee but to participate themselves and raise the very valid concerns they have referred to this morning. Anois, I call Senator Boylan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I ask the Leader to propose a sos, I welcome the Suir active retirement group from County Waterford who are here as guests of Senator Cummins. They are all very welcome to Leinster House and I hope they have a very enjoyable visit. I welcome to the Gallery the group from GTI in Galway, who are guests of Deputy Grealish. They are very welcome to Leinster House. Earlier I missed the...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (5 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Tim Lombard - The need for the Minster for Education to make a statement on her plans to resolve the capacity issues at Clonakilty Community College. Senator Robbie Gallagher - The need for the Minister for Transport to increase the funding for regional and local roads in counties...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind the Senator to bí cúramach as the individual is not here to defend himself.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not precluding the Senator from raising anything but my actions are taken just to protect all concerned, including the Senator. Gabhaim buíochas leis. Anois, glaoim ar an Seanadóir Dooley.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is in injury time. At the risk of causing the ire of others, the point the Senator made was very worthwhile. As a Cork person, I am very disappointed to see that four, potentially, of Cork's matches will be behind a paywall. I am in favour of GAAGO but it is a conflict of interest for RTÉ. We pay the licence fee and pay a second time to watch things. The Senator made a...