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

Jerry Buttimer: I acknowledged that Senator Boyhan, to be fair to him -----

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

Jerry Buttimer: To be fair, I did not criticise Senator Boyhan or Senator Craughwell. Senator Craughwell assumes -----

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

Jerry Buttimer: To be fair to Senator Boyhan, in the Order of Business yesterday -----

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

Jerry Buttimer: ----- he spoke on the national plan and welcomed it.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senators should not say what I did not say.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Does the Senator want the Army Band to do it?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Data Protection Bill 2018 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn no later than 1.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Correct. Well said. Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 20 Senators who contributed to the Order of Business. Senators Ardagh, Conway-Walsh, Craughwell, Devine, Feighan, Boyhan, Colm Burke, Ó Donnghaile and Wilson raised the issue of the collapse of the talks at Stormont yesterday. All of us are disappointed at the outcome and about what has failed to materialise, namely, the return of devolved government. It is now a time for...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: No. I did not interrupt the Senator. He must be fair about this.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is not. He is being mischievously political, which is disappointing.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Earlier, the Senator did not acknowledge the new primary care centres that have been built, the changes in the GP contract hours and the provision of medical cards to all children under the age of six. In addition, he failed to recognise that talks are under way on a new GP contract. Let us be fair. If the Senator wants to be political, I will have a right political palaver with him about...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, but-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: As the Cathaoirleach knows quite well, that is what the Taoiseach is trying to do with the new GP contract. As a doctor, he is committed to the health system, unlike Senator Gallagher's party leader who would not let any Senator sit on the committee that worked on the Sláintecare report and, in that way, deprived Members of this House from having that opportunity.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Let us have that debate again when we see what happens with the GP contract. I advise Senator Gallagher that it is important to acknowledge the importance of the role of GPs in our health system. Nobody has ever not done that. On behalf of the House, I join Senator Devine in sympathising with the parents and members of families of loved ones, young children, adults, teachers and members of...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I beg the Senator's pardon. I saw the documentary yesterday. It was very powerful and moving. Senator Norris is correct. It posed lots of questions. As Senator Gallagher said, we should move on from the past, but we have to learn from the past. Anyone who watched the documentary had to be moved by his courage and strength. I thank RTÉ. The power of public service broadcasting...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It clearly does. That is why it is important that the issue is kept to the forefront and the Minister would come to the House. I would be happy to have that debate in due course.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I join with Senator Davitt in offering our sympathies to a councillor on the death of his mother. I understand one has to miss 80% of council meetings before pay is deducted. I will be happy to talk to the Senator later. It certainly shows very poor judgment on the part of the officials if a letter was sent so soon after the death of a loved one, given that the person was still in mourning...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to discuss the issue with him Senator Reilly referred to the need for the Minister, Deputy Ross, to come to the House regarding legislation. I will put the question to him as part of a legislative meeting with the Chief Whip's office. I would be happy for the Bill to come to the House as soon as possible. Senator Paul Daly raised the very important issue of the need for...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will talk about the League of Ireland. I hope Cork City win another title this year back-to-back. I wish every team well. It is a very competitive league and expensive operation for clubs. It brings great joy and creates bonds of unity among supporters when they go to Turner's Cross or Markets Field, as Senator Gavan said. It is important that we support League of Ireland football and...