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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Murnane O'Connor in commending all involved in carer's week and thank carers for their important work. I commend Senator Swanick on his loneliness task force. I think responsibility in this area is under the remit of the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, at the Department of Health but I am happy to be corrected if I am incorrect. It is important that we work collectively...

Seanad: Visit of Australian Delegation (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: As Leader of the House, I welcome the Australian delegation. It is very important we acknowledge their presence and congratulate them on their recent historical achievement regarding marriage equality. I commend them on their bravery. I welcome my friends from Ballygarvan to the House. They are very welcome.

Seanad: Visit of Australian Delegation (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: No.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Notwithstanding the Order of Business in the Seanad today that proceedings on No. 1 shall be adjourned no later than 5. p.m. and the proceedings on No. 2 shall commence immediately after, I am proposing that we extend the time by 20 minutes to allow for the conclusion at 5.20 p.m. at this stage. If not we can come back later on.

Seanad: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister. I welcome very much the fact that after two years, we are bringing the Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016 before the Seanad. When the Bill becomes law, it will place an obligation on schools to put together admissions policy statements which do not discriminate on a specific ground and allow the Minister to make regulations on the content of those policies....

Seanad: Business of Seanad (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose that the motion regarding the appointment of a member of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, shall not be taken today. I apologise. I sent an email to group leaders and Whips. There is a ministerial diary clash and the Dáil ran over time. The matter will be taken tomorrow afternoon. The postponement is due to a scheduling conflict with Dáil...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the petitioners for submitting the petition. The important point is that we ensure we support the access to services and supports, as outlined in the response. It is also critical that we recognise the investment in autism services through the provision of special classes and special needs assistants. I made the point during our discussion in private session that we need to see a...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is Nos. 1 and 2, motions re Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 and Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 - continuance of certain provisions, to be taken at 12.45 p.m., to be discussed together and to conclude within 85 minutes if not previously concluded, with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, time can be shared, and...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I was not invited.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: There are a few gannets here.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Minister Ross.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ross.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the ten Members of the House who contributed on the Order of Business. I join Senator Mark Daly and your good self, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, in welcoming the visit of Prince Charles and Camilla to Cork today and to Kerry tomorrow. As Senator Mark Daly rightly said, it is about building bridges and in a post-Brexit era cementing the Good Friday Agreement but also recognising the...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: -----that peace has broken out between Senator Mark Daly and the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Coghlan, and that they can both share in the royal visit tomorrow to beauty's home.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope you will have more than cucumber sandwiches, a Leas-Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is an historic visit which builds on the visit of the Queen to Ireland. Is it not great that we have Senator Feighan who can travel and speak so eloquently and so passionately across Europe-----

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: -----and the world as well, championing EU-Ireland-UK relations but, more important, North-South and Ireland-UK relations? To be fair to him, the work he does perhaps goes under the radar and is not recognised in the way it should be. I thank him for that work. I know I am repeating myself but today is an extraordinary day that we have Prince Charles visiting. The welcome he will receive...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. Senators David Norris and Kevin Humphreys have the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, on their brains constantly. The Minister has frequently participated in Seanad debates on transport. As a group of legislators, we need to reflect on our transport needs. This is national bike week. Part of the problem, one that I see in Cork, is that we are promoting an...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will include it in the schedule for Tuesday or Wednesday, subject to ministerial availability. It is an important matter and I will pursue it for the Senator via Ms Orla Murray in my office.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 and Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motions (14 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is regrettable that we have to bring this back every year, but it is necessary. That is the fundamental point. Let us take a picture today. The streets of Cork have been cordoned off because of the visit of Prince Charles. Why should they be cordoned off? It is because there is a potential threat. I support the motion. The importance of the Special Criminal Court is something we...