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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The difficulty-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The difficulty Sinn Féin has is that when it suited its political narrative, its members went into the Dáil, Seanad and European Parliament, and when, having opposed every European treaty since we joined the EU, they discovered that Europe was good for Ireland, they suddenly became pro-Europe. In fairness, Sinn Féin is doing some U-turns.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I have checked your party policy.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I have, indeed.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Perhaps the Sinn Féin Party would prefer to have no broadband so its members can keep coming in here and berating the fact that while we have made significant improvement, we have more to do. Senators Norris and Feighan made reference to the issue of the Hauntings Soldier monument located near the Fusiliers' Arch in St. Stephen's Green. The desecration of the monument was a disgrace. I...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Gallery the students from Christian Brothers College, Cork. They are wonderful representatives of the school.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Surely the Senator is not confused.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: He is present.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: May I propose that the section stand part of the Bill?

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Maidin amárach ar 10.30.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the appointment of Mr. Justice Seán Ryan to the disclosures tribunal, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the horse and greyhound racing fund regulations, back from committee, to be taken on conclusion of No. 1 without debate; and No. 3, Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 - Report and Final...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 13 Members of the House for their contributions to the Order of Business. I join the Cathaoirleach and Senator Ardagh in welcoming the students from the Mercy secondary school, Inchicore and the people from the Warrenmount residents association to the House today. Senators Ardagh and Humphreys raised the issue of housing. The Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government,...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ardagh should highlight to the students the fact that the Government is committed to St. Michael's estate with a variety of models of delivery of housing. I wish the students well in their project. The Cathaoirleach and Senator Ardagh rightly mentioned the good news that camogie and hurling have been recognised by UNESCO. I commend the Minister for Business, Enterprise and...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that interesting?

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Taoiseach is very aware of what happens in the House and the progress of different items of legislation. I am mindful of the fact that the Seanad reform committee is due to complete its work on 11 December or thereabouts; therefore, it might be premature to have him come to the House before then, but that is my personal opinion. It might be more appropriate to invite him to come here...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Feighan referred to Moylurg Rockingham DAC. He also mentioned that a castle in Castleisland, County Kerry, had been offered for sale at a modest guide price of €90,000. I agree with him that it would be eminently sensible for the Office of Public Works to buy the property. Senator Gallagher raised an issue related to An Garda Síochána. Notwithstanding the fact...

Seanad: Disclosures Tribunal: Motion (29 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the Resolution of Seanad Éireann of 14th November 2018, in relation to the Tribunal of Inquiry into protected disclosures made under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 and certain other matters, be amended by the substitution of "Honourable Mr. Justice Sean Ryan" for "Honourable Mr. Justice Seán Ryan" in both places where it...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2018: Motion (29 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: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.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (10 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Notwithstanding the order of Seanad Éireann of 6 December, I propose that we take a sos between 6 p.m. and 6.20 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Finance Bill 2018 (Certified Money Bill) - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.; and No. 2, Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 2.15 p.m. or at the conclusion of No. 1, whichever is the later, and adjourned not later than 10 p.m., if not previously concluded. With your indulgence, a...