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- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: That will not last for long, I can assure the Leas-Chathaoirleach.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that. Senator Gavan quoted The Jam. The words of Yeats come to mind as I come to the next part of the Order of Business: "And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow". The Judicial Appointments Commission Bill has been mentioned by eight Senators, namely, Senators McDowell, Bacik, Craughwell, Ruane, Marie-Louise O'Donnell, Wilson, Horkan and Norris.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I did mention the Senator.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I will begin with Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell's contribution. There has been a lot of hot air over the 109 hours of debate on the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: The Judicial Appointments Commission Bill has been discussed in this House for 109 hours. Senator Craughwell should note there were 99 hours on Committee Stage.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I understand and accept that Members have to protest over the curtailment of the debate today and be seen to be doing so. The guillotine or the restriction of the debate is a long-standing parliamentary practice that has been used by Senator Bacik when in government, and by Senator McDowell when in government-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I never said that. It is important-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I apologise to Senator Craughwell. There was a complete oversight. I had two meetings this morning and was not in my office, and that is why the email did not go out. I apologise to the Senator for that.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I apologise for that.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Bacik came in this morning protesting over the leaders' meeting and Members not being informed. It is the proposal of the Leader on any given day. By the same token, many Members, including some from the Senator's party, come in here without ever telling me at the group meetings that they are proposing an amendment to the Order of Business on any day. Senator Bacik has been at the...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I am quite happy to go before the people any time. It does not bother me in any way.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: As Senator Boyhan says-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: As Senator Boyhan says, it is the prerogative of the House to accept or amend the Order of Business.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I am amused that Senator McDowell speaks about one person capturing Fine Gael. It is extraordinary how one man can capture his own group. There are none so blind as those who follow.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Conway-Walsh-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Conway-Walsh raised the issue of domestic violence. I have not seen the Sinn Féin Bill. There is great merit in the proposal. Senator Clifford-Lee raised the matter yesterday in the House. Senator Conway-Walsh and her colleagues in Sinn Féin have made a proposal on leave for victims of domestic violence.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Norris should withdraw the remark and apologise.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Conway-Walsh's proposal is one we should all consider. I would be happy to do that. Senator Bacik raised the issue of the Lanzarote convention. I have not got an answer to the question she raised but I will revert to her on the matter. Senator Murnane O'Connor mentioned volunteerism. International Volunteer Day was last week. I commend all involved. Both Senators Norris and...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I knew the Senator would not be surprised.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Gavan raised the issue of food banks in the United Kingdom. Both he and Senator Norris raised the issue in the context of the UK general election tomorrow. Irrespective of who wins, it is important that we on this island work with the new British Government. We may have certain views, which I will not express as Leader, other than to say we wish every candidate success tomorrow.