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

Jerry Buttimer: I know he does but-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: I know Senator Boyhan said in his contribution that it is our job to order the Order of Business and to vote for or against it. We agreed the schedule last Wednesday at the group leaders' meeting and I know it is our prerogative to change it if we need, want or deserve to. There is, however, no real cogent argument to change it, so I am not accepting the arguments put forward by Senator...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Norris has made a very different point, but I agree with him.

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

Jerry Buttimer: It is a load of nonsense.

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

Jerry Buttimer: That is the case irrespective of who is in government.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Conway-Walsh, McFadden and Higgins commended Safe Ireland on its conference yesterday and the quality of the speakers and presentations. Yesterday was white ribbon day and I will endeavour to have a debate as part of the 16 days of the campaign. It is important that we acknowledge not just the cultural but the legislative changes. There is an element within society that thinks...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I do not know what Senator Humphreys has against the rest of Ireland. He seems to think that Dublin is the be all and end all. There is life beyond the M50.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should talk to people around the country about how they see Dublin.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I do not know what the Labour Party has against rural Ireland or areas outside Dublin.

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

Jerry Buttimer: It has become Senator Humphreys election mantra now. It is important that we have accuracy in the context of Dublin City Council's budgeting and on the issue of Irish Water, and Senators should be informed of that. Equally, Senator Humphreys should recognise that Garda numbers have increased, not decreased. As Senator Craughwell said, there is an election coming up. I will say nothing...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator O'Donnell referred to overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick. Clearly, there needs to be an increase in supply. I hope the provision of an MRI scanner will improve the position. I will be controversial about this in that I believe there is a game going on in our health system regarding the provision of trolleys in emergency departments about. We need to have an honest debate...

Seanad: Thirteenth Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: That the report be laid before the Seanad.

Seanad: Reappointment of An Coimisinéir Teanga: Motion (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: That Seanad Éireann recommends Mr. Rónán Ó Domhnaill for re-appointment by the President to be An Coimisinéir Teanga.

Seanad: Universities Act 1997: Motion (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Universities Act 1997 (section 54(3)) (University Authorisation) Order 2019, copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 19th November, 2019, be referred to the Joint Committee on Education and Skills in accordance with Standing Order 71(3)(k), which, not later than...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leas-Chathaoirleach should not allow it.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leas-Chathaoirleach is letting the bully boys win again.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I have lost some weight, so I hope I am not.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The groupings are set independently of the Members. The Members cannot decide what amendments go with what.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: With respect, I have never seen the assent of Members being asked for any other Bill in the House. If we are going to allow a minority to dictate what happens, we would set a bad precedent.