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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator McFadden has informed me that the joint committee on mental health will be a permanent committee.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Colm Burke raised a very important point retarding negativity in the commentary relating to the health sector. A lot of good work is being done and there are many positive outcomes. I agree with him on this point. I will not wade into the issue raised by Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell. It is a matter for each Member to decide when they are here. Senator Gavan raised the issue of...

Seanad: Death of Former Member - Expressions of Sympathy (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar an gcéad dul síos agus mar fhocal scoir, ar mo shon féin agus ar son an Tí, ba mhaith liom mo chomhbhrón a ghabháil do theaghlach an Dochtúra John Robb agus go mór mór cuirim fáilte roimh a chlann, William agus Martha agus Niamh, bean chéile William, agus bronnaim mo chomhbhrón ar Silvia, a bhean chéile. Cén cineál...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding Regulation (EU) 2018/1727 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 on the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Co-operation (Eurojust), and replacing and repealing Council Decision 2002/187/JH, back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, Criminal Justice...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: On my behalf, and on behalf of the House and the Fine Gael group, I offer the Cathaoirleach and the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Coghlan, my deepest sympathies. It is testament to the Cathaoirleach's integrity that he is here today when he did not have to be. We thank him for that. I am pleased that the Cathaoirleach was able to go to New York to visit his sister before she passed away. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators McDowell, Horkan, Mulherin, Norris, James Reilly, and Marie-Louise O'Donnell in her comment on the natural environment, raised the issue of climate change and the publication of the Government's climate change plan yesterday. We are all looking for a cleaner, better environment, and it is a plan, as Senator Horkan indirectly said, for the ages. It is for the future, and we have to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator might do us the courtesy of listening rather than always interjecting.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I have not interrupted anyone this morning.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Norris does not know everything. Neither do I, but the Government published a plan yesterday, and one aspect of that plan is reducing dependency on cars, which is a good thing. Senator Mulherin said that human behaviour is required to change. Senator McDowell raised a pertinent point regarding data centres and electricity. I remind and alert the Senator to the fact that data...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: If I said "black", some Members would say "white".

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am appealing to all sides to engage. This is an important matter. These workers have entitlements and grievances that should be heard. I appeal to all sides to re-engage at this 11th hour. Senator Ó Ríordáin also raised the issue of school places. I do not have the answer to his question but the Senator has a reasonable request and concern. I do not have the answer as...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Tá an Bille ag méadú. Senator Gallagher raised the issue of insurance costs. The Judicial Council Bill will be in the House this week. We all agree there is a need to tackle compensation culture. This requires collective buy-in regarding this matter. Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell's proposal for a new ministry deserves consideration. Senator Feighan raised the issue of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. The old saying in Kerry comes to mind, “Black cat, black kitten”. The Senator's daughter is following in her footsteps. There must be an election coming because Senator Craughwell is electioneering again today on class K and class S PRSI contributions.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a matter we will progress. I appeal to Senator McDowell not to press his amendment to the Order of Business. I have acted in good faith. I hope he will do the same.

Seanad: EU Regulations: Motion (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: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) 2018/1727 of the European...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order-----

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: -----I clearly indicated when I was reading out the Order of Business earlier that the Minister for Justice and Equality would be required in the Lower House to deal with a Topical Issue matter of a sensitive nature. I asked this House to allow for the Minister attending that debate.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: If we-----

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: If this was in the diaries of Members, then it is a poor sign of the House.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is fine. That is what was agreed.