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- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: We had a somewhat similar situation with Vita Cortex in Cork, as the Senator may recall from his time as a Minister of State.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: We collectively worked to try to rectify that situation. It is disappointing to see this happening today and it is unacceptable. All of us will work to ensure that the employees are treated properly. That is the best thing I can say to the Senators right now. It is disappointing. The Cathaoirleach indulged Senator Devine a little on the issue of the referendum on blasphemy, which I too...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: When I say "success", I mean they might get their deposits back. There can only be one victor, and to the victor go the spoils. Perhaps I should not say "the spoils", but to be elected Uachtarán, the Head of State of our country, is a huge honour and privilege, and I wish whoever that person may be next Friday every success and blessing in the job.I am smiling at Senator Norris, who...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: The ordinary person has a chance to run, but in light of the carry-on of some candidates during the nominating process, they should get tuition on the Constitution before any election-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: The question of Seanad reform is preoccupying the minds of many in this House, but it is important that we consider the process in the future.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I am coming to that. Senator Nash cheekily referred to the agreement. I am conscious that his party opted out of government after the previous election and would not join a new-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I accept that. Many of us can tell the story and have the scars to prove what happened. It is important that we allow the talks to commence and wish the negotiators well in their deliberations. Perhaps some of the Bills that Senator Nash has referenced are not fit to have gone any further than they have. Many of them are unworkable or unconstitutional.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Some are not ready to proceed any further, but perhaps some others should be discussed by the Dáil's Business Committee. We in the Seanad do our business in a prompt manner and do not delay legislation unnecessarily.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I meant those of us on the Government side, who are unlike other Senators who choose to obfuscate and, dare I say, waffle on certain Bills, but I will not go there now. Senator Butler raised an important-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: That is the word. I could not think of it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: The father of the House's use of the English language is far better than waffling.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Butler raised the issue of the Department of Education and Skills in the context of school buildings being left empty when schools move to new premises. That such lands and buildings could be used for a variety of purposes is worth considering, so I commend him on that. Regarding Senator Mac Lochlainn's comments, I am disappointed that Irish Water has again chosen not to meet public...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Some of our councillors in Donegal have raised the matter as well with-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Yes. Senator Hopkins deserves credit for her work with the Roscommon volunteer information service. She is a strong advocate for it. I congratulate the other aid centres on their upgrades and commend the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne, on the €1.2 million that he has allocated. Senator Hopkins shows the importance of working with groups in the community. I have no information for...
- Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I commend the Minister of State on his stewardship of the Bill. The point made by Senator Norris is one on which, as the Minister of State said, we should have a debate at a future date. The Minister of State and Senator Kieran O'Donnell were members of the Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis. The point that drove people daft was that nobody in the eyes of the ordinary...
- Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: What we need to see happen with respect to the armoury the Minister of State mentioned is for people to be held to account. To be fair to him, whatever else about him, he is a straight shooter, he does not hold back and he is a man for whom I have great admiration. There is no point in having all the armoury and all these tools in the holster if people are not held to account. To return to...
- Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I might not be too popular for saying that. I know the Minister of State during his tenure in office will always be one to advocate for accountability. Let us hope that those beyond this House and the other House will also use the armoury they have. If we learned nothing from the financial crisis and from engagement with a wide variety of institutions on a number of issues-----
- Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: That is my point. I thank the Minister of State again and wish him well during his tenure in office.
- Seanad: Disclosures Tribunal Report: Statements (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Disclosures Tribunal Report: Statements (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: On the basis that none of the Senators from certain groups is present, I propose that those of us who are present be allowed to speak. Some groups are not represented in the Chamber, for whatever reason.