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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: But I do think we should have a debate on the bigger picture and about the persecution of Christians. We should condemn the killings of all people of faith, regardless of their denomination, across the world. I rise predominantly to ask the Deputy Leader about an issue that I raised two weeks ago. The leaving certificate, leaving certificate applied and junior certificate classes of 2022...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: People are also allowed to drive a car if they have applied for and are awaiting the test.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Everybody else can debate it bar us.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister for Education is hiding.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: It is part of Duhallow, with great footballing prowess.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: We will see you in Croke Park in four weeks when we will beat the Dubs.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (16 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I will be as brief as Senator Horkan. I welcome the Minister of State and commend Government on its proactivity with this legislation. We all welcome the more efficient use of Garda resources. None of us thinks that attending court to prosecute every criminal offence makes sense. That is why this Bill is important. As Senator Horkan said, it must be done by 16 June. While the allocation...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (16 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Now.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Since the Minister is here, I just want to make the point I made in my Second Stage contribution and echo the comments of Senator Wall. In this House, we should applaud the members of An Garda Síochána who were on the front line during Covid and performed heroically on behalf of all of us. The Upper House of the Oireachtas should acknowledge that. The Minister will know full well...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Motion for Earlier Signature (16 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to him.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator O'Donovan for allowing me to share time with him. He is living the experience and has made two pertinent points about care and access to care. This is about quality of life for people and about access to service. There is a critical gap in the care of those with a neurological condition. The theme of the campaign is "Patients Deserve Better", which highlights the need for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I concur with the remarks of Senator O'Donovan. I thank the Minister of State for his reply. It is inadequate in terms of the development of a tier 1 hospital that is the primary hospital for the southern region. The issue of neurology is gaining a cohort of people every day. We need a joined-up approach. This is about continuum of care and allowing people to go out from hospital knowing...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The month of June, as we know, is Pride month. It is a month in which members of the LGBT community and our supporters, friends, allies and families celebrate and advocate on behalf of our community. It is about building an equal, inclusive and tolerant society where all members of society can play a part and, as Abraham Maslow said, can reach their full potential. I express my...

Seanad: Sick Leave Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The Tánaiste is very welcome. This is a very important day. The Bill is of enormous importance to workers. I welcome this. It is about the protection of workers and showing that Fine Gael, a party of government, is the party of the worker. The Tánaiste is right that this is the fifth piece of legislation he will introduce on workers' rights. I remind Opposition Senators that...

Seanad: Cost of Living: Motion (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Cost of Living: Motion (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: It is still tomorrow.

Seanad: Cost of Living: Motion (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister for her presence. This is an important motion. At its core it is about people. Every one of us in the House understands the pain and frustration of people. The last thing we need is to come in here to engage in political gamesmanship and make accusations about this side of the House. Senator Gavin can look at me and put his video on the Sinn Féin TikTok machine...

Seanad: Cost of Living: Motion (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: They have already got action. If Senator Gavin wants me to list what we have done already I will do so-----

Seanad: Cost of Living: Motion (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: -----in order that he knows. It does not suit his narrative.

Seanad: Cost of Living: Motion (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The Sinn Féin narrative is to divide and conquer. That is its narrative. My only motivation in politics is to represent people and to be a voice to bring change to improve the quality of life and enhance the lives of people. Families throughout the world are demanding action of their governments and not only here in Ireland. I want to make a point to the oil companies. I ask them to...