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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad of the Senator's support.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure that Apple will be a very good employer in the region and it is good to see Athenry being used. The Senator also raised the issue of Trolley Watch. We all accept that this needs to be addressed which is why the Minister for Health has secured an extra €75 million in this week's budget to reduce waiting lists, €37 million for home care packages and transitional care...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: None of the Sinn Féin Senators has mentioned the fact that their party budget proposed a €2 billion extra tax hike. That is a fair chunk of change to add to people's lives. They certainly kept that quiet.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Conway mentioned the current situation with Ibrahim Halawa. We discussed this yesterday. The problem, as the Senators know, is not with this Government, which has been in daily communication with the Egyptian authorities. It beggars belief as to why Mr. Halawa cannot be released given the time that has passed since the announcement of the verdict. As I mentioned yesterday, the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I advise Members that there will be a suspension of business after the Order of Business until 2 p.m. as the Minister is not ready to come to the House. I apologise to Members.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: My office has been in touch with the Minister but she was not available. There is normally an issue with the voting bloc in the Dáil so I ask all Members of this House to talk to their party groups about allowing a Minister to be free so as to have to a chance to prepare for coming into us in this House. It is unfair to us as a House as we try to get through our business in an orderly...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 4.45 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, a Chathaoirligh, Senator Craughwell should withdraw the use of the word "lie".

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell should be asked to withdraw the word "lie". He should be asked to withdraw that now.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Follow that one.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 22 Members for their contributions. Every Member made reference to the tragic deaths of three of our fellow citizens yesterday. On my own behalf and on behalf of Fine Gael group and the House, I pay tribute to the memory of the late Ms Clare O'Neill, Mr. Michael Pyke and Mr. Fintan Goss who were tragically killed yesterday. It illustrates the fragility of life and the way in...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Was there not?

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thought someone had, because Senator Conway-Walsh was quick to second it.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I know Senator Conway-Walsh was quick to second it, but-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: In order to assist Senator Craughwell, the import of whose remarks I understand, I will try to get the Minister of State to come to the House in the next week. Given that we are in the immediate post-Ophelia period and that a review will be carried out, I would be very happy to have him come to the House to speak about the matters the Senator raised. I know the Cathaoirleach has said that...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I refer the Senator to what occurred yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that trees are the lungs of the world, but I also agree with Senator Reilly on the need for policy in this area. Senator Swanick referred to the issue of loneliness, isolation and single person households and the UK Campaign to End Loneliness. I would be happy to provide time for a debate on that issue. Senator James Reilly also spoke about the EU fund used to assist people. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Ó Clochartaigh in offering condolences to the family of the late Feargal Ó Cuilinn a fuair bás le déanaí. Bronnaim mo chomhbhrón ar a chlann agus a chairde. Níor bhuail mé leis an Uasal Ó Cuilinn riamh, but it is clear from listening to Senator Ó Clochartaigh that he was a man who was very strong in his convictions about the...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I will be happy to arrange that debate. I commend the Senator on winning his ten libel actions. On the matter raised by Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell, the Cathaoirleach adjudicates on the issue at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, CPP. To be fair to you, a Chathaoirligh, you have been fair to both Senator Norris and Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell in allowing them to interact and...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Devine in congratulating Professor Hogan on her election as chair-----