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Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Tánaiste was here last week. The Minister, Deputy Bruton-----

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I will respond. There will not be any obfuscation from my side. I will ask the Minister to come to the House. Hillary Clinton made a remark in the first US presidential debate and it transcends a lot of what is happening in this country at the moment: language is important. How we operate and how we communicate is critical. I will ask the Minister to come to the House. I have no issue...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: With regard to the matter raised by Senator Ó Donnghaile about the hut, he might make representations directly to the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, or put down a commencement matter. I would be happy to take up the issue if he will give me the details. Senator Paddy Burke raised the issue of small businesses. I agree these are the backbone of our economy and I join with him in...

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator McFadden for sharing some of her time. As a former teacher in Bishopstown Community School, I welcome the students and staff and thank them for their advocacy and their ongoing work.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The campaign of advocacy they ran, including Alan's lovely letter, touched not just those of us in this Chamber but our staff as well. Today is a very important day. On Monday I had the pleasure of visiting Cork Deaf Enterprises in Ballinlough in Cork city and of speaking with the men and women of the deaf community in order to listen and to understand better the struggle and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 20, motion 11, re the conflict in Syria, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate, and No. 1, Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016 - Committee and Remaining Stages to be taken at 1.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I join other Members of the House in sending birthday wishes to Senator Lynn Ruane today. We wish her well.I welcome my friend Mr. Pavlock from Philadelphia, to the House. He is a welcome guest. I thank the 19 Members who raised many issues. I will begin with Senator Colm Burke's remarks regarding the future health strategy. I do so in a spirit of co-operation and cross-party consensus....

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: If he talked to people on the ground, he would get a different reality.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to invite the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to the House. Senators Ruane, Warfield and O'Reilly referred to education. The Cassells report has been published. There are different viewpoints in it. What we all aspire to and what we all want is to ensure people have access to affordable education. The rainbow coalition introduced free third level fees and this...

Seanad: Syrian Conflict: Motion (20 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I second the motion.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on agricultural product prices and the decision by the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude not later than 6.30 p.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be called upon to reply not later...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden should not make statements like that.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: That is very unparliamentary.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden should withdraw that comment.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Who was the Minister who changed that?

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Who was the Minister who changed the groceries order?

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I extend the sympathies of the House to the former Senator and Deputy, Noel Coonan, on the very sad death of his wife, Pauline. Those of us who had the privilege of meeting Pauline recognised her as a very warm, loving, caring, strong and powerful woman. We send our deepest sympathies to Noel and the family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Now for a happier announcement, I...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish her and Darragh every success and many years of happiness together. The Minister for Education and Skills is happy to meet with her at 5.30 p.m. rather than coming into the House if that is acceptable to her. He is deeply conscious of the issue she has raised. I have raised the matter with the Department on her behalf. I know that a letter was sent to the school sometime in October.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: If that is in order with the Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I would rather not divide the House because to be fair to the Senator there are means of having the Minister come to the House.