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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden is well able to give it and if he cannot take it, he should just walk away from here.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, has published the second action plan of the comprehensive employment strategy. In addition, it is important to recognise the work we have been doing in terms of the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Disability allowance and carers' allowance...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I think the point is made by Senator Boyhan and Senator McDowell that we need an electoral register that is fit for purpose. I do not believe we will ever get to that point.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I think in many places it actually is. The evolving nature of human life now is such that I do not know if we will ever get the register right but we have to try to do it.

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

Jerry Buttimer: That is what I am saying. We must make it simple by categorising it street by street, estate by estate or house by house. That is a fair point. The other point I would make is that people talk about the turnout in elections and by-elections. I canvassed extensively in Dublin Fingal and Cork North-Central and I was not surprised at the turnout. Many people took a view that we are going to...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I am doing my very best.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I am doing my very best not to be political but Senator Leyden should reflect upon his comments.

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

Jerry Buttimer: He should reflect on what Fianna Fáil has done to this country for a generation.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Would Senator Leyden like to have a debate on the Government-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: -----he supported?

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator O'Mahony-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: -----and Senator Ó Céidigh raised the issue of the FAI.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I assure Senator Leyden that it is not about getting a headline. It is about people.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The issue raised is the FAI and the importance of good governance in the FAI and having the right person appointed. Senator O'Mahony was very accurate in what he said regarding other organisations that appointed the right chief executive, who turned those organisations around.All of us sports people are supportive of the FAI and do not want any repercussions for the ordinary members and...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Education and fee-paying schools were raised as well. As a schoolteacher for 16-odd years, I am happy to have a debate on education. Senator Devine referenced the report published today which showed that our school literacy and mathematics scores are improving. I would be happy to have a debate on the matter. As Senator Colm Burke noted, we are spending a record €21.2 billion on...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I will check my email to see whether I received a response. We were endeavouring to have the Minister come to the House.As I said, the Minister is not available. He has a commitment now. I am not trying to obfuscate in terms of issues Senator Humphreys has discussed. I try to work with Members. I will endeavour to have the Minister come to the House tomorrow or Thursday, if not tonight....

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

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Humphreys for withdrawing his amendment. To be fair, I will work with him to ensure we have an answer for him in terms of either a meeting or a debate on the matter. I will talk to him about that.

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2019: Motion (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2019, copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 15th November, 2019.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Order for Report Stage (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Maidin amárach ar 10.30.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Private Members' business, Industrial Relations (Joint Labour Committees) Bill 2019 - Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m., with the time allocated to the debate not to exceed two hours; No. 2, Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 - Report and Final Stages, resumed, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 and to adjourn after two and a half hours, if...