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Seanad: Seanad Reform Implementation Group: Statements (24 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not. The question I would pose is about whether there is a settled position on agreed reform. There is no agreed position on reform other than we all want to see reform, if we are honest about it. The dissenting views in the report is one view. Another view has been expressed by others who have not been elected to the House. They supported the retention of the Seanad and yet now...

Seanad: Seanad Reform Implementation Group: Statements (24 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Norris will want to retain the Trinity panels. Others have a different viewpoint. There are Members here who want to retain the vocational panels in their entirety. I am of the view that it is time to reform the vocational panels and have a wider vote by the people. I might be signing my political downfall and the end my membership or whatever but I hope to be elected elsewhere...

Seanad: Seanad Reform Implementation Group: Statements (24 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not say that it did.

Seanad: Seanad Reform Implementation Group: Statements (24 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of clarification and to assist Senator Warfield, I stated that Sinn Féin is a dissenting voice. That is to what I was referring in terms of the document. I did not state that Sinn Féin had produced another report.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 91, motion 7, regarding a vacancy in the membership of Seanad Éireann, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 1, Blasphemy (Abolition of Offences and Related Matters) Bill 2019 – Order for Second Stage and Second and Subsequent Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn not later than 2 p.m., if not previously...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: In fairness, it is not Senator Horkan's form.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: From Waterford.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Conway-Walsh should elaborate on her party's donation policy.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: He might not be the only one who is awake at night worrying.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 16 Members who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell might have believed we were not listening to her but I was actually reading the IMO document submitted by those I met this morning so I could give her a response. I advise Senator Horkan, the acting leader of Fianna Fáil, that Minister of State, Deputy English, will be here tomorrow to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Lawless raised an important issue, which was also raised by Senator Ó Donnghaile yesterday, regarding the Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Elections) Bill 2019. There is merit in his suggestion of a postponement or delay in the referendum. There is a need to have an in-depth, detailed discussion on the matter so we can have an informed campaign. Senator...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not say it about that Bill. In response to Senator Devine, I have not read the EPA report on climate change, but I will be happy to arrange a debate on it. Regarding Greta Thunberg, it is a matter for the CPP to make that decision. It is not my decision.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will be happy to have a discussion on the matter at the CPP.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I share the sentiments expressed by Senator Ó Ríordáin on the issues in Oughterard and the language people use. Ours is an island nation of welcome. Many of our people have travelled across the world and we accept and welcome people here as a safe harbour. Direct provision has been in place for more than 20 years and all of us understand the frustrations with it and the need...

Seanad: Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I second the proposal.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I concur with Deputy Eugene Murphy and agree that there should not be an age limit. There is merit in what the petitioner is trying to do in keeping the age profile open. I also concur with the Chairman that it is important for the line committee to examine this issue and come back to us on it. The upper age limit for joining the Garda and the Reserve Defence Force is 35 years. It is more...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will make one comment. As we are trying to move towards having a paperless society, there is merit in not issuing receipts. I understand some business people might need to keep receipts of transactions, but many shops, petrol stations and other outlets now ask customers whether they want a receipt and many people do not because it is surplus to their needs. We should encourage the...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise for not raising the issue privately.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: If the Chairman thinks it would be merited.