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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ardagh made a point regarding anti-social behaviour and drug dealing in the city. It is a matter of huge concern. I highlight to the Senator that her concerns might be better articulated to the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, who has responsibility for drugs and local drugs task forces, and to the Minister for Justice and Equality through a Commencement matter. The local...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator had party colleagues there recently and might be able to speak for them.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The point Senator Mullen made was about the humanitarian crisis and the need for this country to show leadership in that regard.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: To receive a more expeditious answer, it might be more appropriate to raise the matter in the Commencement debate. Senator Conway made an important point about his proposal for an all-party friendship group for Gaelic games. I hope, however, that the friendship group will not be looking for tickets. As the Oireachtas has strong links with the GAA, I hope we can advance the Senator’s...

Seanad: Housing Provision: Statements (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I was in Carlow last weekend-----

Seanad: Housing Provision: Statements (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I dtus báire, bronnaim mo bhuíochas agus mo chomhghairdeas don Aire as ucht an méid oibre atá déanta aige. The Minister is passionate, understanding and is delivering. He deserves our support and our credit for what he is doing. This is not about trying to score political points, as some Members opposite always seem to be trying to do. This debate is about the...

Seanad: Housing Provision: Statements (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Can I just say-----

Seanad: Housing Provision: Statements (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister is correct in his analysis. We must increase supply and we must build. Housing will not be solved by gimmicks like rolling billboards or by motions of no confidence in the Minister. That is not good politics. We must do what the Minister has already outlined. What is important is what the Minister spoke about already in his remarks. I refer to policy change. All of us in...

Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I thank my colleague and friend, Senator Reilly, for tabling this important motion. I also acknowledge the work of Councillor Tom O'Leary on the motion for which I thank him. Earlier today, we had a very good debate on housing and now, in tandem, we are looking at another aspect of housing. While many Senators have spoken about rural Ireland,...

Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Once people amble home as well. Last summer, I visited a friend of mine in Philadelphia whose mother was living in an independent living apartment complex. It was fantastic. She had her own kitchen, dining room, bedroom, bathroom and sitting room in a complex supported by the suite of services required. To add to it, there was even a swimming pool. I am giving this as an example. We...

Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Acting Chairman knows me too well.

Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Acting Chairman has aged well since we left college together. I have not.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018 – Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 11 Members for their contributions to the Order of Business. I dtús báire, ar mo shon féin agus ar son an Rialtas, bronnaim mo chomhbhrón le muintir Dhún na nGall agus go mórmhór leis na clanna Roarty, Harley, Harkin and Scott on a very tragic day for their families in Donegal. We send them our sympathies and our deepest thoughts and regards....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, I will raise the matter.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: One could but, to be fair to the Minister, the Senator can blame him for many things but his jurisdiction does not extend to charge points in the car park of the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept Senator Warfield's amendment to the Order of Business. Senator Paul Daly raised a good point about toll charges. As Senators will know, last year the Government introduced an incentive for owners of electric cars. We need to consider toll charges and some of the prohibitive costs that accrue to people, be they businesspeople or others going to work or doing their business. I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise to the Members. The first I was aware of this was when I received a telephone call from the Seanad Office. I have never seen it happen during the Commencement debate previously. Given that there is a division in the Lower House, I propose that we check if a Minister is available to respond to the remaining matters.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on housing by the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, which is in reply to the debate that did not conclude last week, for the information of Members who were here, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude not later than 5.15 p.m.; No. 2, Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 - Committee Stage, resumed, to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It must be getting near St. Valentine's Day.