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Seanad: Order of Business (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: We will have a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Could Senator Daly repeat that?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 16 Members of the House for their contributions on the Order of Business. I am happy to withdraw the motion, resubmit it and have a debate on another occasion rather than to divide the House on an issue we assumed had cross-party support. I will not divide the House on an important issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will do that. Senators Horkan, McDowell, Conway-Walsh and Norris raised the issue of homelessness following today's announcement. It is disappointing to see the current figure. The issue is a priority of Government. Rebuilding Ireland provides for an investment of €6 billion in multi-annual funding. We accept that there is a crisis in the homelessness area. It is distressing...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I think that is Newmarket.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: If a publican decides to close his or her premises tomorrow that is his or her prerogative and I will not castigate anyone for doing that. It is the choice of publicans.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. Senators McDowell and Humphreys raised the metro and the need for planning in Dublin. I refer my two esteemed colleagues to the Ireland 2040 plan. That is what this Government is about, namely, ensuring that we plan for the development and growth of the entire country. The points made are valid and I am happy to have such a debate with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport,...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Conway-Walsh and Bacik noted that we have made progress in our jurisdiction. There is a duty and an obligation on those who cover trials to do so in a sensitive manner. We are dealing with cases of vulnerable people and we need to support and encourage them. All of us, in our roles, have a duty to work with people. It is important that we handle these matters with sensitivity....

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: On Brexit, I want to commend the visit of the Committee on European Affairs and to commend Senator Richmond on his work on the Seanad Special Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. We have heard the views of the Tánaiste, the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy McEntee, and An Taoiseach, and they have not demurred...

Seanad: Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2017 (Increase in Number of Ordinary Members of An Bord Pleanála) Order 2018: Motion (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2017 (Increase in Number of Ordinary Members of An Bord Pleanála) Order 2018, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 21st February, 2018.”

Seanad: Councillors' Conditions: Statements (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, the debate will resume on 24 April. Rather than having five or six Senators speak for one minute each, perhaps some of them will take the opportunity to speak when the debate resumes.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Today's Order of Business is No. 1, Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Committee Stage, resumed, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to be adjourned at 6.30 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 2, Private Members' business, Declaration of Independence Day Bill 2017 – Committee Stage, to be taken at 6.30 p.m. and to adjourn after two hours, if not previously concluded.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope the Cathaoirleach's dancing shoes will never be gone. I thank the 18 Senators and the Cathaoirleach for their contributions. On behalf of Fine Gael, I join those who sympathised with the McBride family on the sad passing today of Tom McBride, better known as Big Tom. As Senator Wilson said, he was predeceased by his wife, Rose, who was his friend, companion, confidante, helper and...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Approximately 800 people were recruited, the cadet class for last year, and this year, is 100 and all Defence Forces personnel have received a pay increase.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Defence Forces has introduced a new payscale for recruits-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: -----which gives them an additional €5,000.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that Senator Craughwell is on a journey.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will not go into that now. One would never know that recruitment is ongoing in terms of cadets, general services staff and Air Corps apprentices.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: For the past few months, through pay agreements and sectoral changes, the starting salary for three-star privates has increased by 25%. Listening to Senator Craughwell one would think he has never heard this.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Everything I have said is factual. It is not fake news.