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Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 18 Members here this morning for their contributions on the Order of Business. Senator Ardagh made reference to the European Committee of Social Rights versus Ireland. Senator Devine raised this matter on Tuesday on the Order of Business as well. I remind the House that the committee did not find against Ireland in respect of any violation of the many provisions of the human...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: They ignore the fact that investment is taking place. It is about people being able to stay and live in the communities where they grew up. Let us be fair about it rather than coming in here every day to try to denigrate Government and say nothing is happening. Action is happening. Senator Ardagh made reference to the ESRI and the Department of Health. The Minister for Health, Deputy...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Again, I wish to acknowledge, as I did on Tuesday, that there are issues of retention regarding members of the Defence Forces. Whether he chooses to recognise it, the fact of the matter is clear: recruitment is under way and investment is ongoing, including in new naval ships, capital projects and equipment. There has been an increase in budget 2018 to reverse the pay cuts and restore pay...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not believe we could have a single model of delivery for our country.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should come in some day and say it is great that people are at work and able to fend for themselves, provide for their families, make a contribution and feel good about themselves. Inequalities are being reduced. The best way to eradicate poverty and a two-tier country is to have people at work earning a just and fair wage.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to have the Minister come to the House to discuss the success of JobPath and the activation measures which have enabled people to get jobs. That is a most fundamental point. The Cathaoirleach has ruled on Senator Norris, therefore I will not address his admonishment of a Member of the Lower House. I will leave it at that. Senator Colm Burke raised the need for the...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: That is Senator McDowell's opinion. I would be happy to have-----

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I have to defend the work of Dublin City Council in the main. I would be happy to have a debate in the context of the discussion and planning. I hope to have a debate on the national planning framework after the mid-term break. I join with Senator Mulherin in welcoming the appointment of Caitriona Perry and Keelin Shanley, who will be the first all-female panel to host "Six-One News". It...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2017: Motion (26 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the Seanad do not insist on the amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to be adjourned no later than 2.45 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 2, Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 3.15 p.m. and to be adjourned at 8 p.m. if not previously concluded.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Now we will have a change.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator came back with no news many a time.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: There he goes again.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Fianna Fáil bankrupted the country. It closed down the country.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Fianna Fáil pulled the country down.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 21 Senators who contributed to the Order of Business. Senators Ardagh and Conway-Walsh raised the issue of the Paradise Papers. I join with Senator Ardagh in saying that, as a society and State, there can only be one tax code for all citizens. Any complex, labyrinthine way of getting around the paying of tax by tax residents of this country should be eroded. We all agree with...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We are holding a consultative process to establish how we should, as a State, implement the remaining reforms. I have every confidence the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, and the Government will work with the Revenue Commissioners to ensure there is compliance with our tax laws. If any Member has information he or she should share it with the Revenue Commissioners. In view of the Apple case, as...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not finished at all. The Senator did not let me finish.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: There she goes again.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: There she goes again.