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

Jerry Buttimer: I enjoyed reading Peig. I am probably in a minority of a dozen in that regard.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I agree.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ó Donnghaile raised the issue of the Finucane inquiry. We all agree on the need for justice for the Finucane family in regard to the death of Pat. The Senator also spoke about the electoral contest in the North of our country. Similar to the remarks expressed by Senator O'Sullivan around the body politic, those who engage in electioneering, regardless of their colour or hue,...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I think Senator Craughwell knows the answer to the question. The Minister of State was here already today, by the way, on a Commencement matter. To be fair, other Senators shared Commencement matters in previous weeks on other issues, for example, Lyric FM. I am offering the Minister of State with responsibility, Deputy Kehoe.

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

Jerry Buttimer: To be helpful, Senator Wilson made the comment about the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach has been here every year since his election and it is my intention to put that request to him to come to the House. It may not be before Christmas but we will endeavour to have him come to the House as part of that.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I proposed on the Order of Business that the debate will adjourn and will not conclude today.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of Business as agreed by the House, at 6.15 p.m., there will be statements on the emergency air ambulance service. Each group will have five minutes and the Minister of State will have five minutes to open and five minutes to reply. Members will then take the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill and will conclude at 9.40 p.m.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We will adjourn. On the conclusion of the debate on the emergency air ambulance service, the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill will be taken at 6.55 p.m. and will adjourn at 9.40 p.m.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Is Senator Craughwell not prepared to stay longer?

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: He is not prepared to stay longer. He is afraid to stay. Is that it?

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: No, I do not.

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2020: Referral to Joint Committee (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the proposal 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, be referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in accordance with Standing Order 71(3)(k), which, not later than 3rd December, 2019,...

Seanad: Reappointment of the Ombudsman: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government on 19th September, 2019, nominated Mr. Peter Tyndall for re-appointment by the President, as Ombudsman, recommends, pursuant to sections 2(2) and 2(4) of the Ombudsman Act, 1980 that Mr. Peter Tyndall be re-appointed by the President to be the Ombudsman, who shall hold office for a further term of six years from the date of his...

Seanad: Reappointment of the Information Commissioner: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann recommends Mr. Peter Tyndall for re-appointment by the President to be the Information Commissioner.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: To be fair to Senator Boyhan, he did indicate.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is very unusual.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Boyhan is not short of making a point.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Maidin amárach ar 10.30.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 91, motion 8, Private Members' business, to be taken at 12.45 p.m., with the time allocated to this debate not to exceed two hours; No. 1, Education (Student and Parent) Charter Bill 2019 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 3 p.m.; and No. 91, motion 9, Private Members' business, to be taken at 4.30 p.m. or on conclusion of No. 1, whichever is the later,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I agree.