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Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Butler spoke about diabetes, which is a source of concern. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes has increased beyond acceptance. In fact, it doubled between 1998 and 2015. It is thought that one in 15 people suffers from type 2 diabetes. I know that Diabetes Ireland had a national screening day in November. I would be happy to invite the Minister to come to the House to discuss the...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a very serious matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: People are travelling on the motorway to rob and harass old people, in particular. They came from Dublin in this case.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not making a slight on Dublin. To be fair, the gang in question was apprehended by gardaí. One of the reasons gardaí were successful in this case was that they were able to use CCTV to get a visual of the particular van. I fully support any efforts we can make to bring these gangs to justice and to bring an end to this type of crime in our country. Senator Hopkins...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that. I do not believe it is moving away from programmes such as "The Late Debate" because a new series of presenters for that programme has been announced and it is broadcast on Tuesday to Thursday, inclusive.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The new presenting line-up is all female, which is good, and I welcome------

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is all about different voices and it is------

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that we continue to engage with RTÉ on its coverage of the Houses of the Oireachtas and the committees. Senator Norris has made an important point. I join Senator Coghlan in congratulating Muckross House and the National Parks and Wildlife Service on their co-operation in respect of the John B. Yeats painting that Senator Coghlan very graphically described. I hope the...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure Senator Coghlan will not be roping in anybody soon.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I agree with Senator Colm Burke on the need for a debate on the issue of litigation in our health service and, in particular, in regard to medical indemnity insurance and the cost of that, as well as the need to protect the men and women who work in the health service. Senator Burke is a very strong champion of our health service and has repeatedly raised the issue of the increased...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that, notwithstanding anything in the order of the House today, the debate on No. 1 be adjourned at 6.35 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is as per the request of Senator Black.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on emergency department waiting times, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 1.45 p.m., with the time allocated to group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, time can be shared and the Minister to be given no less than five minutes to reply to the debate; No. 2, Vehicle Registration Data (Automated Searching and Exchange) Bill...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is not fair.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: She is being unfair to the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Which Minister?

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 20 Members of the House for their contributions to the Order of Business. I join with Senator Ardagh in commending the Ask for Angela campaign. I support and endorse it and advocate for its roll-out across the country. Senator Ardagh in her contribution made reference to the television programme "First Dates Ireland" and the success that it is. While I think it is important...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator would say that anyway.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: As I indicated to Senator Devine, I am not against what she is trying to do and I am quite supportive, as somebody who has been involved with disability in chairing the health committee. I thank the Senator for raising the matter this morning on the Order of Business and for ringing me before the Order of Business. I understand the difficulties involved for the parents in the situation she...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is wrong.