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Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Humphreys, Lombard and Kieran O'Donnell raised the important issue of climate change and I am happy to review and reflect upon the remarks made about the recent statements in the House on climate change. I would be happy to meet Senator Humphreys and the group leaders in the new year to discuss that issue. I join with Senator Humphreys in appealing to all motorists on the road...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: There were enough bad stunts here this morning and last night to earn people a lot of penalty points. With regard to Senator James Reilly and the greenway, we commend all those involved. We will have a debate on greenway tourism. Senators Leyden, Feighan and other Members raised the issue of the events in Roscommon last weekend-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: As did Senator McDowell, gabh mo leithscéal. I do not want people to draw any inference or insinuate anything from my comments. On the Order of Business yesterday and on Tuesday, I made the point in respect of the events in Roscommon that we must always ensure the rule of law is upheld. We heard this morning about an incident at the family court where a judge was imprisoned in his...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry but I was not aware. That makes it even more alarming. On behalf of the Government, and as the Leader of the House, I support the independence of the Judiciary and Garda. There can only be one An Garda Síochána, one Army and one courts system. We should always remember that. Irrespective of whether we like, thuggery happened in the Roscommon incident. I reiterate my...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Absolutely, also the officers of the court. I agree with Senator McDowell that it is important to recognise that we are Members of the Upper House and we are democratically elected. Under our Constitution and rules of engagement, Members of the Seanad are required to be available to sit on the joint committees of the Houses. Senator McDowell secured 5,661 votes. I can tell the Deputy who...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: My point is that we are entitled to be here.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Joe O'Reilly raised the issue of small towns and businesses and he has been the champion of small towns. I will have the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Michael Ring, come to the House in the new year. Cloisim an méid a bhí le rá ag an Seanadóir Ó Donnghaile mar gheall ar chúrsaí Gaeilge, go mórmhór Bliain na Gaeilge...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The colours are a different matter. We had raised Senator Alice-Mary Higgins' matter yesterday and I supported her, she may remember, at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. I believe the events of 31 January were once-off. Members will know it is to commemorate the sitting of the first Dáil. It is important to allow that to go ahead. The point made by the Senator on the role...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I neglected in my remarks to commend Orla Murray in my office on her professionalism during the course of the year.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Sittings and Business for Joint Sitting on 21 January 2019: Motion (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann shall be enjoined with Dáil Éireann to constitute a Joint Sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas on Monday, 21st January, 2019, in order to commemorate the centenary of the first meeting of the first Dáil Éireann, and the following arrangements shall apply: (1) the Joint Sitting shall be held at 4.15 p.m. in the Round Room of the Mansion...

Seanad: Special Committee on Withdrawal of the UK from the European Union: Motion (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the Order of the Seanad of 4th July, 2018, relating to the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, be amended by the deletion, in paragraph (7), of '31st December 2018' and the substitution therefor of '30th June 2019'.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Given that we started late because the Order of Business went over, I ask the indulgence of the House to allow us to have the Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 finished this afternoon. I propose, notwithstanding the order of the House today, that we conclude the Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 this afternoon. I am sure the Clerk could give me the formula of words we would need to use to do that. It is...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not because I do not know how long it will take.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: As Leader, I am obliged to ensure we get legislation finished. I accept debate on the other Bill will not happen because of the vote on the Order of Business. We need to get the Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 finished this evening. We have started late.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is not correct.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: One could contend that Fianna Fáil's playing politics with the Bill in question also delayed us.

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (20 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is proposed to meet at 4.15 p.m. on Monday, 21 January 2019 for the joint sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas in the Mansion House to commemorate the first meeting of the first Dáil. At the conclusion of the joint sitting, the House will adjourn until 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 22 January 2019.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (15 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend the petitioner on submitting this petition. We are all conscious of the need to reduce the volume of plastic and plastic waste, particularly in supermarkets. The Government has made the use of plastic an issue. The committee must work with the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate Action and Departments to ensure the use of plastic packaging in shops is reduced. During a weekly...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (15 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Chairman for agreeing to keep the petition open. The issue of gaming, gambling, loot boxes and young people will become more prominent and I hope the committee can do some work on it. I propose that we do so in the spring.