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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Fianna Fáil must have had a bad weekend.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ned O'Sullivan neglected to give us a tip for Cheltenham. He might do that on the Order of Business in the coming weeks.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend the 15 Members of the House for their contributions to the Order of Business. Senator Ardagh raised the issue of the Judicial Council Bill. I have sought an update on the status of the Bill. It would be premature to divide the House next week on a Bill that may not be complete for a variety of reasons. I will endeavour to get information for the Senator. I would also say to her...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is back again this week for more of it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ardagh has highlighted an important Bill. Senator Lawlor also referenced the issue of insurance costs and premiums. The making of awards by the Judiciary has been addressed by the Minister. I will endeavour to have information for the Senator by next week and I hope she will not divide the House on the matter. Senators Ardagh and Craughwell raised the Momo challenge. We must all...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We all want to ensure that the ongoing negotiations are successful. As Dr. Barry said, we have not had a final "No". We are very much aware of the frustration, hurt and anger being experienced by a very small group of people and their families. We value the young people who require this drug and we support and understand their position. I ask the pharmaceutical companies to reflect upon...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is disappointing that a learned Member, an experienced Member of the House, did not read the Budget Statement and subsequent press release from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Creed, in which he spoke about the issues the Senator raised. The Minister highlighted the closing date for the scheme in October. It was well flagged. The Senator probably knows better...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I did that on many occasions in my youth and in my not so youthful days because my grandparents and my uncle were farmers; I spent most of my summers farming. I actually learned to drive on a Massey Ferguson 20.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Those were the days before roll bars.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We all acknowledge that 2018 was a very difficult year for our farming community, and the Minister is very committed to and has demonstrated his support for the beef sector, which is a pivotal part of our farming community. We have put in place-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: -----a number of tailored schemes. As Senator Leyden knows, the Fine Gael Party has a history of great Ministers for agriculture, including the Tánaiste, Deputy Coveney, and the late Mark Clinton, to name but two.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not surprised the Senator has made the argument about small and big farmers. It is what Fianna Fáil does. It talks the game.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We have seen €300 million put in place to support the sector. The Senator spoke about the €20 million pilot scheme, €23 million for the areas of natural constraint, ANC, scheme and a heap of other schemes that are benefitting the farming community. It is important to recognise that the community has had a difficult year and that is why the Minister is engaging with the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Bacik also spoke about Brexit. This is a very important two weeks and I hope common sense will prevail. If an extension is needed, I hope it will be given to the UK Government but I also welcome the 11th-hour conversion of the leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, to the need for a second referendum. It has come a bit late in the game and he has showed a lack of leadership...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, he definitely has been disappointing.All of us in this House stand with the Government and our European partners to ensure we get a deal, that the backstop is recognised as it has been up to now, and that there will not be a hard Brexit. All of us who have read about and who saw the television programme last night, which I did not see, on the horrific killing of Clodagh Hawe and her...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on update on implementation of the national forestry programme, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and conclude not later than 3 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes each and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes each and the Minister to be given not less than six minutes to reply to the debate; No....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a pity Senator Coghlan is not here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a great place to be.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I was going to ask if it was something I had said-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 16 Members of the House who contributed on the Order of Business today. Senator Clifford-Lee raised the very important issue of Dublin Port and the contribution of the chief executive, Mr. Eamon Reilly, to the debate on Brexit. We should reflect on his contribution and his belief that there will not be any additional congestion, notwithstanding that there will be a pinch point....