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Seanad: Establishment of a Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (16 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:“That Seanad Éireann:- bearing in mind the serious public concern about allegations that senior members of An Garda Síochána sought to discredit Sergeant Maurice McCabe because of complaints he made about the performance of An Garda Síochána; - noting the Protected Disclosure that was made by Superintendent David Taylor to the Minister for Justice and...

Seanad: Establishment of a Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (16 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...making a political charge, that our language and our words are very important. What we say gets covered. I know that today in the Order of Business, Senator McDowell raised the matter of the Garda Commissioner as he did again today. To be fair to him, he said there was a professional issue that he could not comment on. There is an onus on us not to be judge and jury. Senator Mullen...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...members of the Sinn Féin Party making particular comments in this House and in the Dáil today when, for decades, they have been nothing other than obstructionist in the context of members of An Garda Síochána. I welcome their newfound interest in law and order. I hope they will stand up for it all the time from now on and that they will join me in working to find out...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Then the Senator might talk to the people who have knowledge of the killing of Detective Garda Donohoe in Dundalk. She might talk about that.

Seanad: Clarification on Statements made by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...in that. The damage it has done can never be erased and its impact can never be overestimated. The wounds are deep and will linger. There is a big question around the links between Tusla and An Garda Síochána that must be answered. In conclusion, I ask for a timeline on the HIQA inquiry, when it is expected to report and the mechanism for reporting back.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...pray and worship and his family to remember him. Those of us who visit the graves of loved ones join in the calls for them to be left as sacred places. I join Senator Máire Devine in congratulating An Garda Síochána on its success in recent days and weeks against gang members in Dublin city. It can only work with information that is in addendum to that gained in its own...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Constitutional Convention and we became good friends. I wish her well and thank her for the service she has given along with all the members of the Northern Ireland Assembly who are stepping down. Senators Ardagh and Reilly referred to the Garda operation in Dublin Airport yesterday. It is important that we congratulate An Garda Síochána for the role it played in targeting...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, attend the House to debate it. On a general note, it is important that we have leadership from the Department, the National Transport Authority and the Garda in resourcing the traffic corps and enhancing road safety. We should continue providing resources in that regard. Senators Mulherin, Gavan and Paddy Burke referred to the Minister, Deputy...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: ...testimony. It is an issue on which we will work together. Senator O'Donnell referred to new politics. All of us should call on the members of Sinn Féin to ask their leader to co-operate with An Garda Síochána. Senator Gavan shook his head in disdain when the matter was raised, but it is of fundamental importance to all of us, whether we are involved in new or old...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re appointments to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Second Stage, to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and to conclude no later than 3 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (8 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government-(a) on 27th September, 2016 nominated Ms. Justice Mary Ellen Ring for reappointment by the President as a member of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and as its chairperson, recommends, pursuant to section 65(1)(b) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that she be reappointed by the President to be a member and to...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: ...come back to the House with an update on the issue of coding. Senator Colm Burke raised the issue of the cost of a drugs basket and also organ donation, which I have touched upon. Senator Mark Daly praised the Garda for its involvement in the location of Clares Rocket. I am pleased the greyhound was found. It is a source of concern that people can think, for whatever reason, they can...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: ...'s point of view is that cross-Border smuggling is an ongoing issue. I commend the Leas-Chathaoirleach in his previous role as rapporteur of the report on that issue.The Government, through the Garda, Defence Forces and Customs and Excise, has been very vigilant on it, particularly around the North-South axis of the Border but equally on our coastline. We must be very vigilant and keep...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: ...to live up. Senator Davitt referred to cybercrime, which, as he said, is increasing. I have been informed that additional staff will be allocated to the computer crime investigation unit under the Garda national fraud bureau. I accept his point that staff numbers were reduced from 31 to 29. It is important that the numbers increase. Senator Landy referred to Brexit, its impact on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: ...issue raised by Senators Ardagh, Humphreys, Coffey, Craughwell and Devine, it is important that we all speak with one voice in calling on the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland, ASTI, the Garda Representative Association, GRA, and the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, AGSI, to engage and reach a meaningful conclusion. I disagree with Senator Humphreys because the...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., well-managed public service. I appeal to those on all sides to come back to the table and engage because it is vitally important that a resolution is achieved. Nobody wants to see members of An Garda Síochána, schoolteachers or any public sector workers on strike, and we all recognise the hardship that resulted from the cuts that were inflicted but the fundamental point is...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: ...case. It is important that the discussions taking place now between the Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland, ASTI, and the Department of Education and Skills and with the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, AGSI, and the Garda Representative Association, GRA, continue and that they end in a resolution that is not just favourable but can be worked upon in the future....

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: ...assembly can come back with a plan of action to Government which will then refer it to a committee before, ultimately, the people decide. That is what should happen. Senator Byrne raised the issue of Garda vetting and the industrial dispute. I will ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to come to the House. Senator Davitt called on the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: One cannot engage in megaphone diplomacy on issues of such sensitivity around An Garda Síochána, the ASTI, the GRA, AGSI, doctors or whoever.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: We cannot do that on the airwaves or on television. The important point I wish to make is that I fully understand the frustration of members of An Garda Síochána. If Senators live and operate in the real world, they will see and hear their stories. It goes back decades. One can judge the morale of the gardaí from the internal working of An Garda Síochána and its...