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Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Murnane O'Connor is giving alternative facts.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The reality is extra funding of €200 million was made available, with more staff being recruited.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: There we go.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I wonder who drove them out of the country.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Noone raised the issue of folic acid and the need for a debate around that. It is important that we have a general holistic debate on health because there are very pertinent issues that get lost in the dynamics of the Order of Business in the House, where Members raise the most visible issues although there are other issues that are equally important. I will have that debate....

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I was going to say that I will leave that for another day. I would love to go on holidays with Senator Wilson, by the way. I think we would have a great time on holidays.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: We could maybe get a caravan on the ferry in the summer.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is an important issue because the issue of the islands is important. It is about connectivity and about ensuring people can live, in this case, on Tory Island and be allowed to have that choice. It is a very important issue and I do not mean to be frivolous about it. The Minister of State, Deputy McHugh has been involved and met with the islanders, and I hope there will be a successful...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: We could. I am doing my best today. Senator Norris raised the important issue of transport and I would be happy to have the Minister, Deputy Ross, come to the House. The Senator has been a long-time campaigner on certain issues in regard to Dublin transport. The Government is investing but it is an issue that we need to have addressed. I will have the Minister come to the House. I join...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to facilitate that. Senator Davitt raised the issue of the national planning and development framework.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will not. I know Senator McFadden has been very involved in progressing and advocating for her area. Senator Richmond raised the issue of tourism and sport, and the need for a debate on sports infrastructure. In light of the Rugby World Cup bid, that is certainly very opportune and I would be happy to have the Minister come to the House. Sport is a very important part of all of our...

Seanad: Telecommunications Services (Ducting and Cables) Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thought we were debating Committee Stage of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill. I have been watching the hypocrisy of Members regarding-----

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I have been watching and listening to the hypocrisy of Members here discussing the launch of the national development plan next Friday, which is worth €115 billion. The Taoiseach is right: the Members opposite are terrified because this is good news.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: There has been extensive consultation throughout the national planning framework process. I inform Senator Murnane O'Connor that there were stakeholder events in June 2016 and two formal six-week phases of public consultation in February and March 2017 and October and November 2017, together with 40 regional events and workshops and four engagements with various-----

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I have not stormed in at all.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not saying the Senator did. I heard his remarks on the Order of Business, to be fair, but I am entitled-----

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator may have a viewpoint, to which he is entitled, and which I accept. I have a viewpoint and I want to create a proper debate with facts.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am amused-----

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I understand that, and-----