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

Jerry Buttimer: You are not chairing the House.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I have always done that. I wish other Members would do the same.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Let me say it again. I have never tried to divide the House. If Senator Boyhan was really discommoded, I sincerely apologise to him. I would not want to upset him in any way because I know how sensitive about issues he can be at times.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I will never recoil-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: If we do not conclude the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 this week, it is my intention to place it on the schedule as soon as the Minister for Justice and Equality is available.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I will repeat again for the benefit of the House-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: No, it is important. I have never briefed any journalist against a Member or on the Bill, other that to answer questions I have been asked about the number of hours of debate. I have only done that to clarify when Members of the House have gone to the media with inaccuracies about the number of hours we have spent on the Bill. Senator Humphreys mentioned breastfeeding, which is a very...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Lawlor made a very important contribution regarding the issuing of licences by the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA. I do not have the answer, but a Commencement matter might be useful in getting a quick response. Senator Gallagher raised the national broadband plan. He failed to recognise that his party in government sold off Eircom and delayed the national strategy by a...

Seanad: The Future of Europe and the Value of European Union Membership to Ireland: Statements (5 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I compliment her most sincerely on the tremendous work she has been doing on Brexit, which is important, and also on the way in which she has travelled across Ireland and the rest of Europe forging alliances, building friendships, informing people and having a conversation on the future of Europe. It is refreshing to have a Minister of State...

Seanad: The Future of Europe and the Value of European Union Membership to Ireland: Statements (5 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a pity that they are not here for the debate.

Seanad: The Future of Europe and the Value of European Union Membership to Ireland: Statements (5 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that. Those that did so are not here now.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the diaspora, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 2.15 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, time can be shared, and the Minister to be given not less than six minutes to reply to the debate; No. 2, statements on Traveller...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not. I am proposing the Order of Business. I am not proposing any amendment to it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden said that I am proposing an amendment to the Order of Business. I am not.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am proposing the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There is no end to this.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Go on, Robbie boy.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am laughing at the Senator. He has some neck - some cheek.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Members for their contributions. I regret I cannot accept Senator Leyden's amendment to the Order of Business and, on behalf of the Government, I will oppose the taking of all Stages of the Bill. This is for one reason and one reason only, namely, it is contentious. There is agreement on other Bills to take all Stages by the group leaders. Ordinarily, if there is disagreement, we...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is legislation we all support. I join Senator Conway-Walsh in commending those involved in the community relations forum to which she referred and I thank them for the work they are doing. The Looking Back: Moving Forward project is an important one. We can learn and benefit from the people involved. I commend them on their work and thank Senator Conway-Walsh for raising the matter....