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Seanad: Universities Act 1997: Motion (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Universities Act 1997 (section 54(3)) (University Authorisation) Order 2019, copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 19th November, 2019, be referred to the Joint Committee on Education and Skills in accordance with Standing Order 71(3)(k), which, not later than...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leas-Chathaoirleach should not allow it.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leas-Chathaoirleach is letting the bully boys win again.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I have lost some weight, so I hope I am not.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The groupings are set independently of the Members. The Members cannot decide what amendments go with what.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: With respect, I have never seen the assent of Members being asked for any other Bill in the House. If we are going to allow a minority to dictate what happens, we would set a bad precedent.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The groupings of amendments have always been determined independent of the Members of the House.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Let us take amendments Nos. 7 to 12, inclusive.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: No, the Leas-Chathaoirleach proposed amendments Nos. 7 to 12, inclusive.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: May I ask on what basis? Why has the Chair changed his mind on the first grouping?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry for incurring the displeasure of the Chair.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: What is the purpose of drawing up a list independent of Members?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: With respect to Senator Craughwell-----

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: On what basis?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I heard the-----

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Why are we changing the order that was presented to the House?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Why are we changing the groupings that were presented to the House?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is outrageous that the Senator would interfere with the independence of the Bills Office.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is outrageous. I have never seen a Member of this House do that at any time. It is outrageous, Senator Craughwell.