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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Richmond in extending our condolences to the family of Mr. Bob Hawke and the people of Australia on the very sad occasion of his passing. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. I thank the Members of the House for their contributions to the Order of Business. I thank Senators Horkan, Craughwell and Feighan for raising the possible visit of President Trump to Ireland....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell raised the-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: As is normal, I will not rise to the bait.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell raised the issue, and I agree with him-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: They might find him in Doonbeg or in County Clare in a couple of weeks. I am sure they will have a very different viewpoint from me. Senator Craughwell raised the issue of those paying high rents, which should be taken into account when they are seeking a mortgage. He is correct and I have made this point to the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, that the amount of rent paid should be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There are elections on Friday week - the local elections and the European election, along with the plebiscite and the referendum on divorce. The people of Cork will have four ballot papers. I know that the opinion polls are worrying some of the members in Sinn Féin.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Sinn Féin had been moving toward the centre but now it has gone back to the one dimensional transferable speech of ochón agus ochón. I would love to have an honest debate with Members of the House about how our country has benefited from the past seven years of Government of Fine Gael and the Labour Party and now Fine Gael and Independents. Let us have an honest debate around...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Deputy Regina Doherty, is available to come to the House in June to have a debate on pensions. I do not have the information raised by the Senator about some parts of the 2012 changes and the review of those. I sent a message and we will have that debate in June. Senator Humphreys has been articulating, championing and advocating...

Seanad: Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector): Motion (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector) 2019, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 9th May 2019.”

Seanad: Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities 2015-2024: Statements (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for being here this afternoon. I also thank the Members for their participation in this important debate. At a time when we have near full employment it must be recognised there are people who want to and who deserve to reach their full potential. I commend Senator Kieran O'Donnell on his work and remarks. He has articulated much of what I wanted to say. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector) 2019, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and adjourned at 7 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 3, Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We will be here tomorrow.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Devine has 90 seconds.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am only joking.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 15 Members of the House who contributed to the Order of Business. Like Senator Ardagh, I begin by paying tribute to and remembering the late, great Anton O'Toole. Those of us who grew up as part a generation that watched the Dubs display their prowess in the 1970s will remember him as a fantastic and skilful footballer. We extend our sympathy to his family. Ar dheis Dé go...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ó Ríordáin should not make it all about him. Sometimes it is not all about him. Before Senator Ó Ríordáin jumps in, I was going to say that as Minister of State, he did a significant amount of work of which I was supportive but there are issues around cannabis that we cannot ignore. The views of a body of opinion were published yesterday and there were...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: To participate in democracy as a citizen is one thing but to be a candidate is another. To all the men and women who are standing for election, irrespective of their hue, party or if they are Independent, I say, "Go n-éirí libh". I hope they all do well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Does the Senator want me to raise the Carlow candidates who I support? Senator Murnane O'Connor had better mark the calendar. I completely agree with the Senator's remarks on that young boxer who should be allowed to participate in a variety of boxing events. I thought we got rid of the ban in sport in our country. The decision by the IABA is wrong. There are two types of boxing and I do...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator McFadden raised the issue of University Hospital Galway. That is a matter that deserves to be treated with the utmost respect and seriousness. In fairness, Senator McFadden might get a better reply through a Commencement matter. I addressed Senator Ó Ríordáin's issue. In response to Senator McDowell, the issue of the swing is before the courts and I will not mention...