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Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I join other Senators in expressing sympathy with a former Senator and the current Minister, Deputy Katherine Zappone, on the very sad passing of her wife, Dr. Ann Louise Gilligan. The tribute Senator Ruane paid in writing to her is one we should read and reflect on. I pay tribute to Ann Louise on a life well lived as a fearless campaigner, advocate and educator, and as somebody who...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Taoiseach stated that the correct procedure was followed, the Tánaiste recommended Ms Máire Whelan to the Cabinet as the stand-out person for the vacancy and the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board did not have a recommendation for the post, so the Government came to the decision to appoint someone. I do not know whether Senator Ardagh has heard me, but I want her to...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: If I may continue?

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The councillor has apologised for his remarks. I do not in any way condone any inflammatory, racist or intolerant remarks.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Sometimes it is good to listen.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: As Leader of the Seanad I was happy to allow Senator Alice-Mary Higgins to explain the rationale behind her-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am responding to the question regarding the Special Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution. I am explaining to Senator Higgins why I am allowing for debate on the matter. It is important that we have this debate in the House. Senator McFadden raised the important issue of mental health and the need for implementation of A Vision for Change, which is the framework and...

Seanad: Report of Committee on Procedure and Privileges on Standing Order 70A: Motion (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the Report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges on the amendment of Standing Order 70A be adopted, laid before the House and printed.

Seanad: Special Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Motion (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the Order of the Seanad of 13th April, 2017, relating to the Special Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution be amended in paragraph (c) - (i) by the substitution of '6 members of Seanad Éireann' for '7 members of Seanad Éireann'; and (ii) after 'Seanad Éireann' by the insertion of the following:'and the provisions of Standing Order 81 shall not...

Seanad: Special Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Motion (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Committee on Procedure and Privileges has discussed this and I do not disagree with the broad thrust of what Senator Higgins has expressed. It is a very bad precedent because it changes the process for committees of the Houses of the Oireachtas. I do not understand why the Dáil Business Committee is pursuing this. The Seanad Committee on Procedure and Privileges agreed the motion...

Seanad: Special Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Motion (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We got a change in representation of the Seanad as well. Regardless of who chairs the committee, it is important its work is carried out in a manner that is open to all possibilities and outcomes. It is a matter for the committee to decide upon itself and ultimately for the Oireachtas to decide on what the committee recommends. We are also awaiting the report of the Citizens' Assembly...

Seanad: Special Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Motion (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, go on.

Seanad: Special Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Motion (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I wrapped up.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30 June 2017 and ending on 29 June 2018.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 - Committee Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to adjourn not later than 2.45 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2. the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Prohibition of Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing) Bill 2016, changed from the Prohibition of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is all take, no give.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: No, it is 12.45 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 16 Members for their contributions this morning. I neglected to say it yesterday, but on behalf of all Members, I pay tribute to our colleague and friend, Maureen Kilkenny, who has retired from the Oireachtas one stop shop. On occasion, we pay tribute to ushers, staff and Members who retire. Maureen was always available, willing, supportive and helpful to all Members and staff...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Ross is the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. I know that some people are using Deputy Ross as the bogeyman of the Government. As we know, all politics is local. It is important to consider the collective as well as the individual and the local, but the national must take precedence.