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Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator might find disagreement on that. However, it is his prerogative as the proposer of that idea to seek support for it among other Members of the House. I cannot answer for all members. It is a debate we have had and will have again in the next couple of months.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Feighan and Richmond raised the issue of an all-island approach to the hosting of the Commonwealth Games, which is an important issue we should consider in terms of the promotion of North-South relations. I share Senator Mac Lochlainn's view on the first responder and fire and rescue personnel issue. As the Senator will be aware, I have raised the issue with various Ministers but I...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: That is why the centre of Irish politics must always hold.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We can bring solutions to the Irish people in terms of the lack of investment in infrastructure. I hope that Irish Water, which has a strong investment plan and programme of investment for water infrastructure and the delivery of clean drinking water to communities like Rathconnell, will do that. I commend Senator Davitt on raising that matter this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I will ask the Minister to communicate with the Deputy on the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Colm Burke referred to the Committee on the Future of Healthcare. The Minister could not allow Senators to be members of that committee because of opposition in that regard from the other House, which was disappointing. The committee's report, which we all await with bated breath, will, hopefully, contain key recommendations around the development of infrastructure in our hospitals....

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Noone raised the issue of the genealogy tourism project in Kilkenny. It is a good news story for today's Order of Business and I commend Senator Noone on raising it. It is important that genealogy is used as a tool to promote Ireland, in particular in North America and Canada, whose people love to trace their roots across generations.I commend those involved in Kilkenny. I hope...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: To be fair, the Minister is willing to engage one-to-one with the Senator on that matter. My office will have to check with the Minister's office about his availability for Tuesday, but I am happy to try to do that.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I will see what I can do.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: When this was raised last week, Sinn Féin refused it.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Sure, we know that.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I can see the press release already. This was covered last week anyway.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Stop playing politics.

Seanad: Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: On Tuesday, 23 May 2017.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose that No. 2, statements on the second interim report of the Commission on Mother and Baby Homes, be adjourned not later than 4.30 p.m.; that No. 3, the Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] - Report and Final Stages, be taken at 4.30 p.m.; that No. 4, statements on childhood obesity, shall conclude not later than 6.30 p.m. and that No. 5,...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: No.

Seanad: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Second Stage (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Corcoran Kennedy to the House. I thank the Minister, Deputy Harris, for his remarks. I compliment Senator Reilly on his initiative not just in bringing the Bill before us tonight, but also in persevering and ensuring that we have this debate tonight. Senator Reilly, who is a good friend of mine, will forgive me for welcoming his wife Dorothy and his...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on public service broadcasting, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude not later than 6.30 p.m. with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, and the Minister to be called upon to reply not later than 6.25 p.m.; No. 2, statements on the national rehabilitation hospital,...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 19 Senators who contributed to the Order of Business. I thank all the Senators who spoke eloquently, passionately and sincerely about the awful tragedy and atrocity that happened in Manchester last evening. We must all stand united in the fight against terrorism. I agree with the overarching remarks of Members of the House regarding the way in which the world has moved. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, as the Senator knows, the Government is committed to the issue of mental health, and I will come back with a response on this. It is important the information is provided. I do not have it because I was not aware of it, but I am happy to have the Department liaise with the Senator directly. Senator Dolan raised the issue of the public sector pay talks, which commenced yesterday. I...