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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.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Gavan made a point on the rise of food banks. It is interesting that there were none in the North of our country a decade ago. There are now 30. That is worth considering in the context of the Senator's conversation. Senator Swanick raised the issue of direct provision. It is exercising the Government. The McMahon report is being implemented. There is a need to move away from...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I was interrupted by a number of people but I am getting there. Senator McDowell has been exercised by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, a lot today. The Minister has done a very good job in showing the inadequacy of the FAI, and the Senator should give him credit for that. What the Minister is actually doing, which is quite right, is diverting money from the FAI...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senator Craughwell on his work with the NFA. The points he made are ones we should pursue. I will be happy to talk to him afterwards about this.It is important that we acknowledge the NFA, not just in a tokenistic way but in real terms. I would be happy to talk to Senator Craughwell about that. Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell raised the issue of visa requirements for healthcare...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will accept Senator Mullen's amendment.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, I am happy to accept Senator Mullen's proposal.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: HIV-AIDS Programmes (10 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I raise the issue of the availability of pre-exposure prophylaxis, PrEP, in Cork. It is important that Cork, in conjunction with other cities and large towns, have access to PrEP and its availability be widespread. The availability of PrEP is just one part of a sexual health programme, along with the excellent work done by the Sexual Health Centre in Cork to provide rapid HIV testing.The...