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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell mystifies me sometimes. He came in on Tuesday seeking a debate, having had the Minister here that day on a Commencement matter on the emergency aeromedical support service, EAS. He then won his vote and had the debate and he is still not happy.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is extraordinary.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Mac Lochlainn raised an important point regarding funding for home care packages and other types of health provision. There has been a significant increase in investment in a variety of different measures, including in the areas of disability, home care packages, the elderly and disability services. However, I agree that there needs to be a better channelling of funding so that...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: When the metropolitan strategy for Cork was launched last May, the NTA, despite being the driver of the project, refused to put a regional office in place. That is not good enough.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will be happy to convene a debate on the matter with the Minister, Deputy Ross, at the earliest date. I remind Senator Conway that we will have statements on direct provision next week. Senator Devine referred to the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association, IPHA, report on the cost of and access to medicines. The price of drugs in Ireland is monitored as part of a basket of 14...

Seanad: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for attending and for this important legislation. It is about ensuring we have enhanced scrutiny, transparency and public protection. All of us who have dealt with the health system understand the importance of what we are doing here in terms of patient safety, access to information and records, and sanctions. There is a balancing of rights...

Seanad: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. a1, motion regarding the thirteenth report of the Committee of Selection, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 1, motion regarding reappointment of An Coimisinéir Teanga - back from committee and to be taken on the conclusion of No. a1, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding Universities Act 1997 (section 54(3))...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Is the Senator proposing the same time?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is Lord Mayor.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There was a plebiscite. The Senator is wrong about everything. He is getting it all wrong today. It is going well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: In fairness, Senator Humphreys has said worse.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Humphreys has said an awful lot worse.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a good point.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Horkan is correct.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is right.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It could be in the hands of Senator Humphreys as well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 15 Members of the House for their contributions to the Order of Business. Senators Ó Ríordáin and Ardagh raised the issue of the tragic shooting and killing of a person in Coolock at the weekend. To be fair to Senator Ó Ríordáin, there is much merit in what he is suggesting about a specific task force. Equally, Government is committed to ensuring...