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Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: More people are at work today than in 2012. The figures clearly show that more people are back at work, which is better for the economy as they can make a contribution to pay for the services and facilities Members have raised on the Order of Business this morning. I wished to give Members the good news again because it is important that we reinforce the positivity and good news. Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: There is an issue in terms of access by trade union officials to building sites, shop floors and other places. As somebody who was involved in a union I recognise the importance of having a union in a school. We must understand the importance of unions to protect the rights of workers. I am sure an accommodation can be reached on the Bill but as the Cathaoirleach said, it is a matter for...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: No. Senator Conway-Walsh cannot have it both ways.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator cannot have it both ways.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ó Donnghaile gave out this morning about members of Fianna Fáil complaining, but the Sinn Féin Party Members did not support putting Senators on the all-party Committee on the Future of Healthcare.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator cannot have it both ways.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator McFadden-----

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Sinn Féin's Senators cannot speak out of both sides of their mouths. They are either for having the Seanad involved in the committee and being serious about the future direction of health care or they are not.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: No. The Senator cannot have it both ways.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: In the budget, the Minister achieved the highest level of funding for health in the history of the State.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator McFadden referred to the importance of accident and emergency care. I would be happy to invite the Minister, Deputy Harris, to the House. Senator Swanick raised the important issue of the Macedonian health system. It is one that we should study. Perhaps the Seanad might consider organising a sub-committee or select committee on health, given the fact that we have no representation...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding a report of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; and No. 2, Communications Regulation (Postal Services)(Amendment) Bill 2016 - Second Stage, to be taken at 4.45 p.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, those of all other...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 16 Senators who contributed to the Order of Business. On my behalf, on behalf of the Fine Gael Party and on behalf of the House, I join all those who paid tribute to the late Peter Mathews, who passed away today. Those of us who had the pleasure of knowing Peter recognised many admirable and warm qualities in him, not least, as Senator McDowell referred to indirectly, his...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: If I am, I will let the Senator know. This is the story of a young child. If we are honest, if any of us had to endure and witness what Ms Vera Twomey and young Ava had to endure, we would all be sympathetic and would all want to see a resolution, which we do. The Minister is committed to doing that but I believe it is important that we continue to have talks about the matter. It is...

Seanad: Committee on Justice and Equality Report: Motion (28 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann: (1) notes the agreed Report of the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality under Standing Order 107 on the Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on preventive restructuring frameworks, second chance and measures to increase the efficiency of restructuring, insolvency and discharge procedures and amending Directive 2012/30/EU -...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Domestic Violence Bill 2017, Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. with the time allocated to group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes; and No. 2, Private Members' business, motion No. 17, to be taken at 3.30 p.m. with the time allocated to the debate not to exceed...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: No.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Sinn Féin is only finished canvassing in the North.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Can I join with the Cathaoirleach in welcoming the delegation led by Dr. Abdullah Al Qubaisi. I hope that they have a very pleasant, beneficial and informative visit to the Houses of the Oireachtas. I thank the 23 Members who have contributed to the Order of Business. If I can reply to Senator Daly about Orkambi. This morning I spoke with representatives from Vertex. I fully agree with...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: -----and which will give the members of the deaf community support, resources and whatever else the Bill intends to achieve. I met members of the deaf community in Cork with Senator Lombard on Monday, as I have done regularly. I hope we can work out a legislative process whereby the Bill can be enacted, perhaps not by 29 March but certainly soon after. It is important to put that on...