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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 11 Members of the House who contributed to the Order of Business. I reiterate on my behalf and that of the Members a great welcome back to the House for the Cathaoirleach. His very genuine words are certainly ones we are glad he could utter in this Chamber. He was missed, not just because of his impartiality in the Chamber but because of his huge presence. I join with him in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to support that and to have a debate on the matter with the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. What goes in tandem with that is the importance of human rights issues and the camps. I read during the weekend that the Chinese authorities were describing these camps as vocational training camps. That is the preposterous position they take. I am happy...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: As Senator Devine knows, I am very supportive of the matter she has raised. I have met with family members and patient advocates in this area and while the situation is unacceptable, it is a matter for St. Vincent's hospital. However, we will talk about it and endeavour to have the Minister come to the House.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2019: Referral to Joint Committee (4 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2019, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 2 December, 2019, be referred to the Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government, in accordance with Standing Order 71(3)(k), which, not later than 10...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (4 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I support the overall thrust of the petition in the context of increasing the number of qualified election observation postings. As somebody engaged in election observation, I can say this is an important element of the work that the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly does but, equally, we have a role through the EU and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, OSCE and the Office...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2019, back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, Finance (Tax Appeals and Prospectus Regulation) Bill 2019 - Committee and Remaining Stages to be taken at 4.45 p.m.; and No. 3, Finance Bill 2019 - Committee Stage to be taken on the conclusion of No. 2.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator just did.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: What is it called?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: No, it has not.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Ah Jesus.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: If in doubt, bring them back.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Labour will be back in with Fianna Fáil. The mudguard will be back-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The mudguard will be back.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is not a point of order.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: One item per member-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden is a good man for hurling it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator does that every day.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 19 Members for their contributions to the Order of Business. I offer my congratulations to the four new Deputies elected to serve the people of Cork North-Central, Dublin Mid-West, Dublin Fingal and Wexford and wish them every success.Today is a very special day for them, their families and their political parties. Equally, I congratulate the Fine Gael candidates who finished...