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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: If the Senator does not want me to say anything, I will not do so.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator made an inflammatory remark about the report being doctored a moment ago.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator said it was doctored as well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Fair play to the Senator. He is a good man to come in here to speak. I know he was nominated by the nominating body on the labour panel and I appreciate that. The Minister of State will have the report and will publish it, as he has always done with reports.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not aware that he has it. To be fair, the Minister of State with responsibility for defence has come to this House on a regular basis. The remarks from retired Commandant Berry this morning noted the Minister of State's approachability and decency in his job. All of us recognise the value of our Defence Forces and that is why many Members on our side of the House, and Senator McFadden...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We have seen an increase in pay under the different public sector pay agreements and the restoration of pay relating to the financial emergency measures in the public interest legislation. The independent pay commission report is imminent and I can give a commitment, as I have always done with Senators Craughwell and McFadden when they raised this issue, that I will invite the Minister of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I congratulate Senator Leyden on his daughter's re-election and echo his comments on the North, as we have discussed. Senator Craughwell mentioned councillors' pay and supports and we are all ad idemthat there is a need for a real examination, which is being done now by Ms Sara Moorhead, who is carrying out an independent review. The report is imminent and the Minister has received the...

Seanad: Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. 2) Regulations 2019: Referral to Joint Committee (28 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. 2) Regulations 2019,a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 27th May, 2019, be referred to the Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government, in accordance with Standing Order 71(3)(k), which,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion of referral to Joint Committee on Justice and Equality of Regulation (EU) 2018/1727 of the European Parliament and the Council of 14 November 2018 on the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, EuroJust, to replace and repeal Council Decision 2002/187/JHA, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: What is the Senator referring to?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: What is it that the Senator wants clarity and certainty about?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the ten Members of the House for their contributions. I commend and thank Senator Higgins for her participation in the European elections. As the Cathaoirleach said, beidh lá eile aici. She had a good result and she had the courage to run. She may have been unsuccessful but, to be fair, she was and is an excellent parliamentarian and, as she said, she can be a European in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I know. The Senator would not dare do so.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There is an independent body was set up by the Minister of State who sits and participates at the Cabinet table.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State sits at the Cabinet table.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is an academic exercise, as the Senator knows, no matter how much he throws his eyes up to Heaven. The Minister of State sits at the Cabinet table and is at the heart of the decision-making of the Government. We must await publication of the report, in tandem with, as I said yesterday, the restoration of pay and the withdrawal of the FEMPI legislation. We have seen pay increases, from...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Paddy Burke referred to the very important issue of Dublin Port and cruise liners. The decision made by the port could have a knock-on effect on economic activity throughout the country, not just in Dublin. I hope it will reconsider its decision. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, should demand that it do so. Cobh and Cork have benefited from the great...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ó Céidigh raised the important issue of shadow banking. It is a source of concern. I read an article on the matter in the Irish Examinerduring the week in which it was stated this was the sixth largest centre in the world for shadow banking, which is incredible. Therefore, it has an impact. Oversight and regulation need to be improved as it can have an effect on the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the members of the Castledaly branch to the House. They are guests of Senator McFadden. I hope they will all have a very pleasant visit.

Seanad: EU Regulation: Referral to Joint Committee (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to accept the following measure: Regulation (EU)...