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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Equally powerful was the handshake between Michelle O'Neill and Arlene Foster.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Finally, as Senator Ned O'Sullivan said, it is time to work things out and get it done. I hope the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Charles Flanagan, will be in the House on Thursday to have a debate on the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope the Minister will be in the House on Thursday to have a debate on the matter. To be fair, both he and the Secretary of State, Mr. Brokenshire, have been involved and engaged. The Senator made a comment about Arlene Foster. I understand there was an issue regarding not being engaged on Sunday.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The person playing politics today is the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I have long been doing that.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Catherine Ardagh raised an important point. I join her, on my behalf and on behalf of the House, in offering sympathy to the families of the cyclists who were killed, including in a tragedy on the streets of our capital yesterday. The safety of cyclists and those who use our roads is an issue we take very seriously. A Private Members' Bill has been published by Deputy Ciarán...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that they can have people like the Senator there-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: -----to facilitate a discussion. Senators Mullen and Conway raised the issue of the broadcasting charge. For the first time ever, I am in agreement with Senator Mullen on an issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope the broadcasting charge is not introduced in its present form. I am happy to invite the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to the House to discuss the matter. I join with Senator Feighan in congratulating the Taoiseach on his performance in the White House again. The Taoiseach's speech has been viewed online by over 30 million people. He has even surpassed...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Feighan asked where the Irish media were. We could debate the Irish media until the end of time but we will not do so today. Senator Murnane O'Connor raised the issue of insurance and compensation claims that local authorities must pay, and mentioned that €63 million has been paid out by four local authorities. That is a large amount of money. In my own city of Cork and in...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister expressed his personal view.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Maria Byrne mentioned a briefing by University Hospital Limerick and the HSE. I join with her in welcoming the good news story in Limerick. I am sure that all Senators will join with me, including Senator Gavan, in welcoming the €850,000 investment in the surgical day care unit and the new emergency department. Both units will be fine additions to the hospital and will...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Off the top of my head I suggest eight or six minutes for spokespersons?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I suggest six minutes per spokesperson with the Minister to be given five minutes to reply at the end or whatever and for the debate to be completed not later than 9.15 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to accommodate Senator Norris.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and I thank the Minister for Health for the initiatives contained in the Bill. The Bill is a positive development, which is about looking after those who are most in need and ensuring ease of access, as the Minister said in the Dáil, for people who require health care. This means that people with disabilities will be empowered to ensure they...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Heritage Bill 2016 – Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 9.30 p.m., if not previously concluded by the putting of one question from the Chair which shall, in relation to amendments, include only those set down or accepted by the Government, with the debate to be interrupted at 5 p.m. and to resume at 7 p.m. on...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 24 Senators for their contribution to the Order of Business this afternoon. Senators Ardagh, Bacik, Ó Donnghaile and Richmond raised the issue of Brexit. It is a monumental day in the history of the European Union and our country. I reassure all Members of the House that the Government is not just paying lip service. It is not just rhetoric by Government but absolute...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I will rephrase the question for those who are hard of hearing.