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Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Am I allowed? I am happy to take a point.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am happy to take the comment if it is about blood supply.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator's point is worth pursuing and I accept that. It is beyond my jurisdiction but I would be happy to support him in that. Senator Ardagh's point is sincere and important. To put it in context for Members of the House and those watching, the Irish Blood Transfusion Service is aiming to collect 7,000 donations between now and St. Patrick's weekend. We should all support that call....

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That was the tenet of what came across to me. Rather than have a row with the Senator, because I know she would not want to have a row-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: -----I was giving her the benefit of the doubt. It is important to recognise that Europe has been very good to Irish farmers.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: On the CAP review, the Minister, Deputy Coveney, when he was Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, did a great job in securing a very good deal for Ireland under the CAP review. I am sure the Minister, Deputy Creed, and Commissioner Hogan will always fight for the Irish farmer and put Ireland at the heart of Europe. With regard to the issue of Storm Emma, the Department and Teagasc...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I think it is a very good move. I am not sure if Senator Bacik gave him any kind of incentive or a carrot but it is very important.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Goodwill and friendship. I look forward to seeing the transfers in the Seanad Trinity panel, if there is one on the next occasion. I welcome that decision. Like Senators Noone, Higgins, Gavan and Norris, I welcome the decision of the Supreme Court today relating to the issue of the rights of the unborn in our Constitution. It is significant that the seven judges agreed. Senator Norris'...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, but the logistics are that-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I know, but the logistics are that money was supplied at one level but I agree with the Senator that there is a need for all of us to support local post offices, enterprise, restaurants, coffee shops and suppliers, especially post-Storm Emma. Those people need our support and our help, and I join the Senator in expressing that. It is a matter we need to see resolved-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, correct.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Finally, I referenced Senator Coffey instead of Senator Mark Daly regarding the anniversary of the Tricolour today.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (7 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Whatever the Leas-Chathoirleach wants. I am in his hands.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (7 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose we suspend until the Minister arrives to take the next business.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (7 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: He may be late.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (7 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is harsh language.

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (8 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State and commend him for the work he is doing. I also thank him for his proactivity and his presence here today. This is a very important debate. I want to begin where Senator Grace O'Sullivan ended in terms of Cork city and the need to protect it from future flooding. The history of flooding in Cork city is well documented and well known. The effect on...

Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is extraordinary that Senator Humphreys is leaving the House. He took instruction for long enough.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 4(2)) (Designation of professions: counsellors and psychotherapists and establishment of registration board) Regulations 2017, back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the Health and Social Care Professionals Act...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.