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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: To be fair, the matter is-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There seems to be an issue with Roscommon politicians and telephones. I remember another former Roscommon politician talking about putting his sweet lips a little closer to the phone but the Senator could come back to that later.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I made no cheap shot. The Senator is well able to give it. If he cannot take it-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: -----he should not bother giving it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Despite Senator Leyden's attempt at being frivolous, the issue raised by the Senators is a very serious matter. It is one of respite care for people who require care.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: People sometimes use the word "holiday" which is a mistaken word with respect to respite care. It is not a holiday. For those people who require 24-hour care, and the Senator might not like my answer-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Would the Leas-Chathaoirleach like to take the Leader's job as well?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am trying to do the best I can.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am actually in great form. I am not in bad form at all.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: With respect, the Order of Business-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that but I was not chairing it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The points made by Senators Leyden, Hopkins and Gallagher are very serious. The issue of respite care and of providing care for people is one we should take seriously.To be of assistance to Senator Leyden, I suggest the Senators table a Commencement matter on the issue for next Tuesday depending on the outcome of their meeting tomorrow. Senator Craughwell raised the issue of the Lisa Smith...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I have no information on that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The issue of our Army rangers is an important one. They undergo operations in absolute secrecy and it is important they are allowed to do that. The Tánaiste's statement reinforces that viewpoint. Senators Richmond, Murnane O'Connor and Byrne paid tribute to the Irish ladies hockey team and we congratulate on qualifying for the Tokyo Olympic Games. We wish them well. We are delighted...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: -----and it should stop immediately. It is unfair to the families concerned and to the patients being treated on trolleys. We need to fundamentally tackle the issue of patient discharges. We all welcome the new 60-bed unit being built in Limerick, which will assist in that respect. There is a need to deal with the issue of patient discharges and the provision of a continuum of care in our...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We should all stand up and say that. Those who oppose them are doing so in many cases out of ignorance or are trying to create fear in our country, and that has no place here. Senator Murnane O'Connor raised the issue of home buyers. If she has the information she referenced, she should give it to the Garda or the Minister because what she set out is illegal.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I would ask the Senator to name the people in the Chamber where she would have immunity in doing that because we should not condone that kind of behaviour in any shape or form. Senator Boyhan raised the issue of the Shane O'Farrell case. Senator Norris also has raised the case here previously. First, we send our condolences to the family of Shane O'Farrell on his tragic death and, second,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 2.30 p.m. if not previously concluded; No. 2, Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Report and Final Stages, resumed, to be taken at 2.30 p.m. and to adjourn at 4.20 p.m. if not previously concluded; No. 3, statements on the report of the Seanad Public...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I would hate to be Jane.