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Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is something we need to debate. I was on the Constitutional Convention that debated the issue, and we heard the First Minister of Scotland this afternoon speak about the importance of young people being engaged. It is important that we educate young people in their civic duty and in their responsibility before they vote, as they vote and after they vote. Senator Mulherin raised the...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. We will come back to the issue in the new year. I again thank all Members for their contributions this morning during the visit of the First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon. I thank the staff in particular for their co-operation and great work. We are very fortunate in this House that we have people in the Seanad Office and ushers who work above and beyond the call of duty....

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2016: Referral to Joint Committee (29 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2016,copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 21st November, 2016, be referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in accordance with Standing Order 70A(3)(k), which, not later than 15th December, 2016,...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (29 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: In the context of the previous speaker's comments I believe the amendment goes a step towards what we are all trying to achieve. Senator Burke is correct. If we look at the current modus operandi under which we now operate as Oireachtas representatives in engaging with city or county councils, in many cases it is merely going through the motions. The level of dialogue or information to...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (29 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is Private Members' business motion No. 21.10, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. with the time allocated to the debate not to exceed two hours; No. 1, Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 3 p.m. and completed no later than 3.30 p.m. if not previously completed; No. 2, Knowledge Development Box...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Did the Senator say a man with a van?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator talks too much about legislation so that is why I cannot bring them in.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to address Senator Wilson's remarks. I hope we will be able to collectively pay tribute to Deirdre Lane who has been a very loyal, impartial, fair and astute custodian of the position of Clerk of the Seanad.It is important to record our appreciation and thanks to her. In keeping with the remarks of the Cathaoirleach, it is important for group leaders and, in particular, the Whips to...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is incorrect. He is embarrassed by it and I understand why. Senators Máire Devine and Paul Gavan, as a former shop steward, would be well able to articulate views at the committee. It is embarrassing for Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh that he could not support the proposal. I appreciate his support for it.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister for Health has one of the biggest health budgets in the history of the State. It is a pity that Sinn Féin Members could not join the committee to make a contribution and support other Members in doing so.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I share Senator Keith Swanick's view on the propaganda of ISIL. I hope we will have a common cause in being able to fight ISIL and negate the damage it is causing. the threats and the killings. Yesterday we had comments on Fidel Castro and the Senator was right to mention the people who had been killed. In my response I mentioned Castro's campaign against members of the LGBT community who...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Thank you.

Seanad: Presidential Voting Rights: Motion (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should be in the Dáil.

Seanad: Presidential Voting Rights: Motion (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: He was here.

Seanad: Presidential Voting Rights: Motion (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is wrong. The Minister was here.

Seanad: Presidential Voting Rights: Motion (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Even Homer nods.

Seanad: Presidential Voting Rights: Motion (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister back to the House. He is probably one of the most accessible of all Ministers and to be fair to him, he comes to the Seanad for debates, notwithstanding the comments made by other Senators. I thank and commend Senator Mark Daly who has championed the idea of extending the franchise in presidential elections. He has done considerable work on this issue in the United...

Seanad: Presidential Voting Rights: Motion (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: We were not in government for 14 years. The Government that preceded us put the-----

Seanad: Presidential Voting Rights: Motion (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Sinn Féin will not go into government.