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Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I believe we should have a contest for the Presidency of our country. I know the Cathaoirleach may rebuke me for that. I am not familiar with the issue raised regarding retired members of the Defence Forces. I will be happy to talk about that after the Order of Business. Senator Byrne raised the very important issue of an engineering technology event due to take place in Shannon...

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for bringing the Bill before us. As the Fine Gael Leader of the House, we will be supporting this Government Bill. As Senator Boyhan rightly said, it is about ensuring that we have the same age limit for external candidates and that they are not barred from being able to apply and be interviewed for the position. The next Garda Commissioner...

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I could be assistant Commissioner or even Commissioner now, never mind sergeant.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The point I am making is that I would have been very happy to have been a member of An Garda Síochána. The change to the 55 age limit for external candidates is welcome. I am wondering allowed now but the Pontiff, US President Trump, President Michael D. Higgins and, I understand, Senator Norris are over 70.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am curious as to the reason we are putting in caveats in terms of the age of applicants for this position, but we are open to change.I welcome that an independent appointments commission will be set up. Who will sit on the interview panel? Who will be the people with the competency and expertise? Will they be from inside or outside the jurisdiction? Will they have a set modus...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope it will not be a frosty Order of Business. The Order of Business is No. 1, Protection of Employment (Measures to Counter False Self-Employment) Bill 2018 – Second Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to be adjourned after two hours, if not previously concluded.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: After two hours, if not previously concluded.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is unbelievable stuff.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Where was Charlie?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Where was Albert? Where was Bertie?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator can never let it go.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is unbelievable.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: What about Brian Cowen in 2010 and Bertie-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: What happened then? The country closed.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Look what happened to him.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Where was the Senator in 2010 when the country could not move?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat a Chathaoirleach agus ar mo shon féin agus ar son mo páirtí Fine Gael, ba mhaith liom mo buíochas agus mo tacaíocht a thabhairt don Seanadóir Ó'Clochartaigh. Is ea lá corraitheach ar son an Seanadóir Ó'Clochartaigh. Tá sé ag éirí as a shuíocháin mar Seanadóir, níl sé marbh,...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: -----that went on particularly long. Senator Ó Clochartaigh deserves to be acknowledged and to have a celebration, not just on leaving here but in commencing the next chapter of his life. That is equally important because he can advocate for and promulgate our language and culture in TG4, which is a wonderful asset to the nation, not just for its sport, language and cultural broadcasts...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: We have all expressed the view that this must be avoided. I do not wish to be sectarian but the DUP does not speak for all the people in the North of our country. There are others with a different viewpoint, in unionism and nationalism, and they must be heard as well. It is important from the business, economic, cultural and community points of view that our country stand as one on not...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Data Protection Bill 2018 – Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and adjourned after four hours, if not previously concluded.