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Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It must comply with it. There is only one national pay policy. The HSE cannot make it up as it goes along. Senator Dolan raised the issue of disability. As he is aware, the Government is committed to the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Before the State can ratify the convention, a number of pieces of legislation must be enacted and amended....

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. It is the second since the Government was formed.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We hope we will see progress on this issue because I agree with Senator Dolan that it needs to be a priority and progress needs to be made. Senator Richmond raised the issue of the lobbying Act. I would be happy to have the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, come before the House to discuss the matter. Senator Ned O'Sullivan raised with Senator Wilson the Private Members' Bill in the Dáil to...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: -----better local government. That is not necessarily the issue, Senator Ó Clochartaigh. I agree with Senator Wilson that Putting People First is a fine document for local government. If it were implemented in full, it would be a great document. Senator Wilson should consider the record of the former Minister, Mr. Dempsey, when he was in government and that of his own party and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to have it as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: On a matter on which we can speak more in unison, I welcome the retirement of Colm Cooper.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We incurred the wrath of his magnificent skill and football prowess on many a sad occasion in Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Fitzgerald Stadium. On a serious note, though, he was an extraordinary footballer with tremendous talent and great skill and I wish him well in his retirement from inter-county football. Senator Ó Domhnaill yesterday referred to the FAI and the treatment of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Máire Devine mentioned a High Court case. I have not had a chance to read the judgment. The one third:two thirds ratio is a decision of the courts; the Government and the Oireachtas have no say in the determination of costs. That is a matter for the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and needs to be considered. However, as Members of the Oireachtas, we cannot be...

Seanad: Misuse of Drugs (Supervised Injecting Facilities) Bill 2017: Second Stage (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for bringing this important legislation before the House.We reflect upon the nature of legislation, and when people ask about the role of Government and the work of the Oireachtas, today is a good example. I commend Senator Ó Ríordáin on his work as a Minister of State in beginning this process. The Minister of State referred to a relay race but...

Seanad: Misuse of Drugs (Supervised Injecting Facilities) Bill 2017: Second Stage (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a good place.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Companies (Amendment) Bill 2017 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m; No. 2, Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016 - Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 and to be adjourned no later than 3 p.m. if not previously concluded; No. 3, Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017 - Report and Final Stages to be taken at 3 p.m; No. 4,...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 25 Senators who made contributions to the Order of Business. I welcome Mr. Tiernan Brady of Australians for Equality to the Public Gallery who is here for the Easter holidays. He is a former member of the Yes Equality campaign and I pay tribute to his work here. I wish him well in his work in Australia and hope to see it pass marriage equality. I join with Senators Horkan,...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, and I am glad Senator Mullen was not on the committee because the Chairman would have had much more to put up with.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: If Senator Mullen can walk on water, he should patent it and make a fortune. He is committed to healing wounds.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure the issue of water will be debated again when the report and legislation come before the House. Those who peddle a certain line must recognise that the provision of clean drinking water does not come cheaply. In County Cork, raw sewage equating to 40,000 full wheelie bins is being pumped into the River Lee and out to sea every week. This sends a message to all of us, as...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: There is a lot of vested interest in that hospital. What I and the Government are committed to-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I have met them all. I have heard everybody. What we must do is build a hospital. Let us get it done for the children and parents who require it.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am doing my best. Half the problem, as the Cathaoirleach said, is that many people have raised more than one issue. I have to reply to them all. The Cathaoirleach is dead right.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Alice Mary Higgins raised the issue of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. She raised an interesting point but, to be fair, the Government has committed to redressing the wrongs of the past. We will have that debate if Senator Devine will accept my proposal. Senator Burke raised the issue of costs, which I have discussed. Senator Ó Donnghaile raised the issue of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am happy to work with the Senator to get a date for the Minister before the end of May.