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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I was not talking to the Senator. I did not say anything to him.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I was taking notes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I have the text messages.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 21 Members of the House for their contribution to the Order of Business today. I never thought the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill would, again, create such consternation and fuss today. Pantomime season is approaching.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Oh yes, it is here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Absolutely. There are roles for the villain, the dame, the queen and the king - you name it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There are lots of jokers here too. Senator Ardagh raised the issue of the tragic event in Lucan where the body of a man was discovered in the passenger seat of a car. I do not have the full information regarding the tragic events that took place in Lucan last night but An Garda Síochána is conducting a full investigation. I assure Senator Ardagh that the Government is committed...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will be very happy to have a debate with Senator Craughwell at any time and in any place. I will do so in this House any day he wants.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I did.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Rather than having a debate tonight, when it is clear there is a certain motivation behind the amendment to Order of Business and when it appears the Senator has not given any notice, I ask him to read the Minister of State's response to Senator McFadden's Commencement matter. She submitted this Commencement matter because she was so concerned about it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The safety, and I am quoting-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, that is correct. If Senator Craughwell knew the rules, he would know it was in by yesterday morning. I draw the attention of Members to the response of the Minister of State. He spoke about the safety of serving personnel, HSE staff and patients and said the shared number one priority and our whole focus is on returning the EAS to full capacity. The Minister of State said also that a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: A calm debate is required and I am prepared to offer Senator Craughwell a debate with the Minister of State at 3 p.m. on Thursday, when we have concluded our business on that day. The Minister of State will be available to come to the House to deal with this matter. If that is not suitable to the Senator, I am prepared to sit down with the Senator afterwards to work out a day that is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It was disappointing to hear about the position taken by the Presbyterian Church. We see so many churchmen, including Bishop Colton in Cork, who are leaders when it comes to inclusivity and equality and welcoming diversity. For the church to take that view is disappointing. Senators O'Sullivan and McDowell raised the issue of standards in politics. We all have an obligation and a duty...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will have the Minister responsible come to the House to discuss the matter. The Senators might table a Commencement matter to receive a more expiditious reply on the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill. The Minister is away this week. We have engaged with him on the matter and others related to foreign affairs. I will be happy to have him come to the House, but the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I think Senator McDowell wants to receive an update on the Government's position in the Dáil.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Government's attitude on the matter is quite clear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator may well be right.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Devine raised the important issue of the findings of the mental health survey which show that there has been an increase in the rates of depression and anxiety experienced and expressed by young people. It is a source of concern. It is significant that 76% of respondents to the survey felt they had a significant adult with whom they could talk.To be fair to the Minister of State,...