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Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I can assure the Senator-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: If Senator Clifford-Lee wants to throw things at me that is fair enough, but one thing she cannot accuse me of is that. I have never done that.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I have never made an untoward comment like that in this House and nor do I ever intend to.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am disappointed with the remarks of Senator Clifford-Lee because, in my time as Leader of the House, I have worked with colleagues on the Opposition benches, including the Independent benches, to bring people together rather than divide.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I really object to this. I do not do personal attacks and I am never personal in anything I do or say as Leader or as a politician. I am never personal in here. Senator Clifford-Lee's remark was very disappointing.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Clifford-Lee's comment is very disappointing. I am never in this House-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am disappointed at the remarks of Senator Clifford-Lee. I am definitely not misogynistic and I ask her to withdraw the remark.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not misogynistic, and I will stand up for myself on all occasions.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am very upset. I enjoy the rough and tumble of politics but I have never in my 12 years in the Oireachtas been personal or made personal charges against people. I make a political charge and the Members of the House will vouch for that. I am very disappointed.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I can assure Senator Clifford-Lee that I have known members of her party for more than 30 years and we have never once had a cross word on a personal level. I work with Members every day. I compromise and work with people. I engage in the banter of political life but I never get personal. I am very disappointed and most upset-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden raised the issue that was raised yesterday by Senator Nash. The Revenue Commissioners are updating their concessionary flat rate expenses practice. It is a review. Despite the comments of Senator Leyden, the Fourth Estate does not govern the country. Policy is set by the Government. The Revenue Commissioners are independent of the Government and they are in charge of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: To make a final point to Senator Leyden, the practice he refers to is being withdrawn only where the Revenue Commissioners are satisfied there is no longer a legally valid basis to the issue. We should let the review conclude and then have a debate on it. On the important point raised by Senator Devine regarding air pollution and climate change, that is the reason the Minister for...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2018: Referral to Joint Committee (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2018 copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 20th November, 2018, be referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in accordance with Standing Order 71(3)(k), which, not later than 29th November, 2018,...

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Maidin amárach ar 10.30.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: And from Deputy Heydon. He may arrive late as he is attending another meeting.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Thank you for allowing us to speak on this, Chairman. We will keep the petition open and go back to the petitioner. The decision of Dublin City Council not to have an official Christmas lights ceremony in the capital city is unprecedented. I was in Cork last Sunday when we had 20,000 people at an event. It was well-managed, policed and stewarded. There were no issues of public health or...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: In Dublin, our capital city, we have the Pride parade every June. The Dublin team has had four homecoming events in a row in Smithfield, a cobblestoned area, where the council has held the celebration of Dublin coming home with the Sam Maguire cup. We have had the Dublin Pride parade in Smithfield. It is a wonderful space and it could be used. Like Deputy Ryan, I think the response of...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Could we include my suggestion that the council use the space in Smithfield as an alternative to O'Connell Street, notwithstanding the difficulties it has highlighted in its reply? Could we invite council representatives to come to Cork next year to look at how we successfully managed 20,000 people last Sunday?

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Not yet.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to convey my apologies as I will be unable to attend that meeting as I will not be in the country.