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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will come to the issue of the future of Brexit. After the Order of Business, the Seanad Committee on Procedure and Privileges will meet to discuss an extension of the Brexit committee. Although it may not be possible, I will endeavour to have the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Coveney, and the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, come to the House on Brexit...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That seems to be the case. As the Senator generously recognised, that is outside my control.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator McDowell has certainly given it lots of time. I am not sure that the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, would use the same turn of phrase as did the Senator. We look forward to the conclusion of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill tomorrow in accordance with the Senator's comments in the House last week.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The conclusion of Committee Stage, exactly. I will not be accepting the amendment proposed by Senator Craughwell to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Animal Health Regulations: Motion (9 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Animal Health Levies (Pigs) Regulations 2019,a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 10th June 2019.

Seanad: Parole Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: On Thursday.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Travellers Towards a More Equitable Ireland Post-Recognition: Discussion (9 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senator Kelleher on this meeting today. As a member of the group, I thank all the participants for attending. Based on the two presentations in the two sessions, what is a realistic outcome that we can expect from today? We have heard many informative, provocative and challenging contributions and I thank all those who gave presentations. The one thing I hope we all take from...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Travellers Towards a More Equitable Ireland Post-Recognition: Discussion (9 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019 – Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.; No. 3, Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 – Committee...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Only one issue is to be raised.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 20 Senators who contributed to the Order of Business. Senators Ardagh, Norris, Feighan and Mullen referenced the decisions in Westminster yesterday that affect Northern Ireland. I congratulate Mr. Conor McGinn, MP, on his stewardship of the marriage equality debate yesterday and the decisions arising from it. It is an important decision for the UK Parliament and one which I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am happy to accept that amendment.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator for her contribution. Senator Byrne raised the issue of the Ilen, which is a wonderful example of how a project can be put together and brought to fruition through a community education programme. We wish a fair journey to those sailing it to Greenland and congratulate them. Senator Humphreys discussed rodents, and not just in Leinster House, but across our capital city....

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Tuesday.

Seanad: Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Instruction to Committee (10 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, it be an instruction to the Committee of the whole Seanad, in relation to the Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019, that the Committee has power to make amendments to the Bill for the purpose of amending – (a) the Court and Court Officers Act 1995 in relation to the adjudication of legal costs, (b) the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. a1, motion regarding the 12th report of the Committee of Selection, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 1, motion regarding the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of No. a1; No. 1a, motion regarding the arrangements for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Thanks very much.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Is the Senator interested?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank 16 Members of the House for their contributions to the Order of Business. On my own behalf and that of the Fine Gael group and the House, I extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Brenda Grace - his wife, Eileen, and his four children - on his sad passing. As has been eloquently described here this morning, he was a gentle person, a person of huge compassion and a great...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: If the Senator has done that, he has had his opportunity. We have had debates on foreign affairs and on European affairs. I would be happy to have a debate on foreign affairs. Our position on neutrality has not changed. I agree with Senator Higgins. We are a peace-building country. Our focus should be, as a neutral country, on building bridges, healing wounds and encouraging dialogue...