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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Transport. That is his brief.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: As far as I know, he has not strayed into the Department of Justice and Equality just yet.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: In terms of Senator Ardagh's contribution on the Order of Business, it is important to point out that the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is carrying out a review, to be submitted to Cabinet, on infrastructural development in Dublin. Hopefully we will see the development of the metro north rail link from the airport to Dublin city centre soon. As Members know, the Government has...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: On the question of a directly-elected mayor for Dublin, a proposal is before the Minister at present. A pilot scheme is being considered to make that happen in either Dublin or Cork, although Senators may have different views on the wisdom of that. Senator Gavan raised the issue of the PSNI ruling by the Supreme Court in the UK. I do not want to stray into that court's territory but we all...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We must watch that space. On a serious note, the remarks made by Senator Gavan should be communicated to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Flanagan. I am happy to accept Senator Grace O'Sullivan's proposed amendment to the Order of Business and I thank her for her proposal. Senator Landy raised the issue of the Irish Greyhound Board and its talks with the Dublin Greyhound...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to have that conversation with Senator Warfield -----

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to work with Senator Warfield on that.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Reilly made reference to the European investment fund, EIF, and the importance of the Government drawing down funding and I agree with him on that. Senators Ó Ríordáin, Feighan and Higgins raised the very important issue of migration and referred to the fact that Ireland benefitted when its citizens went to America.It is important that the opportunity around St....

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is something that we should do. Only this week, I spoke in a school in regard to the issues around sexual violence. It is something that we need to keep on the agenda. I will accept the amendment to the order of Business.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: In light of the continuing voting in the Dáil, I propose we suspend until the end of the voting in the Dáil, if that is agreeable to the House. I apologise to Members of the House and to staff.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not. I believe it is important that we would discuss this at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. This is a rolling occurrence on a Thursday and it is unfair to Members and staff. It also puts us in bad light and interferes with our work.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: To be fair to Senator Boyhan, the point he raises is a good one but we could come back at 2 p.m. and then have to suspend again, as we did before. I hope we can put this on the CPP agenda for discussion.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 4.45 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Roscommon hospital has never been busier.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat a Chathaoirligh. I thank-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 22 Senators, including the Cathaoirleach, for their contributions to the Order of Business. Some 16 Members raised the issue of health in regard to the programme last night, entitled Living on the List. Those of us who are involved in our families, in our homes, in our lives and in our communities and as politicians recognise that the figures and what was portrayed in last...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Martin-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden's display this afternoon in the Order of Business was quite poor.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: If the Senator wants to have a look at Deputy Martin's record-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: -----I will certainly do that with him.