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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask Senator Mullen to do the maths. If Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell can do them-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We have put in place a winter plan, with additional funding of €26 million. I ask Members of the House to have a real debate about health in our society. The Minister, Deputy Bruton, has made his point about coffee cups. There will be a public consultation process in that regard, to which I look forward. Senator Lawless referred to the direct provision system, as did many other...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Wilson is aware of the importance of education and community. Our world is a poorer place today because of the loss of Fr. Des Wilson. We sympathise with his family. Senator Conway-Walsh raised the issue of pyrite. I will be happy to have the Minister come to the House for a debate on the matter. Senators Mulherin and Conway-Walsh raised the issue of group water schemes. I will...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Perhaps the Senator is right, but I do not have the answer to his question. It is important, however, that any climate action measure or plan not be fantasy. To be fair to the Minister, if one looks at where we were a decade ago, there was an umemployment rate of 15%. He was the Minister who introduced the Action Plan for Jobs. Today, less than 5% of the people are unemployed. To be fair...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: As I said yesterday, we all want to get to the truth surrounding the circumstances of the tragic death of Shane O'Farrell. The Government has not demurred in that regard. As Senator Mac Lochlainn said, the Minister for Justice and Equality appointed a retired judge, Judge Gerard Haughton, to conduct a scoping exercise. His report is due to be presented in the middle of November, following...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Could I make a point of order, a Leas-Chathaoirligh? It is not the Minister of State at the Department of Health with responsibility for disability, it is the Minister of State at the Department of Health with responsibility for mental health and older people.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Following the group meeting, when I leave the Chamber I will make contact with the Minister of State's office and ask the office to liaise with Senator Humphreys.

Seanad: Report of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I was late getting in. I wish to thank the Minister of State, Deputy Breen, for facilitating the debate tonight.

Seanad: Report of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend him on his words of wisdom and explanation. As a member of the committee, I wish to commend Senator Ó Céidigh on his spirit of endeavour regarding the report and in terms of the accumulation of the various witnesses and the end result. In his opening remarks to the House today he referenced speaking to iar-Thaoisigh and the leader of Fianna Fáil. I know who I would...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Insurance Coverage (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for being available for this debate. The House is well aware the traders in Douglas Village Shopping Centre have had a tumultuous time over recent years. There was a flood and then a fire that affected more than 30 independent traders in Douglas Village Shopping Centre.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Insurance Coverage (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I think the Leas-Chathaoirleach did. Engagement with the insurance companies has been complex and requires a solution from the point of view that not all of them have paid out. As the Minister of State knows quite well, the majority of the people have coverage to protect them from unexpected events. This fire was an unexpected event. To say the least, there has been obfuscation, foot...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Insurance Coverage (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for his response. This is a matter of public interest and needs to be resolved. I welcome the Minister of State's commitment to speak to Insurance Ireland. This is a question of ensuring that the small to medium-sized shopkeeper or business owner is looked after. I look forward to the engagement of the Minister of State and Insurance Ireland in what is a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Insurance Coverage (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: In that light, I welcome Cork City Council's parking initiative around Douglas for the Christmas season. The matter I have raised is of extreme public importance. I thank the Minister of State for his commitment.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on climate action, to be taken at 4.45 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed six minutes. I join the Leas-Chathaoirleach in welcoming our colleague, Senator Pippa Hackett, to the House and wish her and her family every success during her tenure. Comhghairdeas agus...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Was that a PD speech?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Was that a PD speech?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden is playing for transfers.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Victor and Gerry wrote to them last week about it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator was never in government.