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

Jerry Buttimer: The issue of our Army rangers is an important one. They undergo operations in absolute secrecy and it is important they are allowed to do that. The Tánaiste's statement reinforces that viewpoint. Senators Richmond, Murnane O'Connor and Byrne paid tribute to the Irish ladies hockey team and we congratulate on qualifying for the Tokyo Olympic Games. We wish them well. We are delighted...

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

Jerry Buttimer: -----and it should stop immediately. It is unfair to the families concerned and to the patients being treated on trolleys. We need to fundamentally tackle the issue of patient discharges. We all welcome the new 60-bed unit being built in Limerick, which will assist in that respect. There is a need to deal with the issue of patient discharges and the provision of a continuum of care in our...

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

Jerry Buttimer: We should all stand up and say that. Those who oppose them are doing so in many cases out of ignorance or are trying to create fear in our country, and that has no place here. Senator Murnane O'Connor raised the issue of home buyers. If she has the information she referenced, she should give it to the Garda or the Minister because what she set out is illegal.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I would ask the Senator to name the people in the Chamber where she would have immunity in doing that because we should not condone that kind of behaviour in any shape or form. Senator Boyhan raised the issue of the Shane O'Farrell case. Senator Norris also has raised the case here previously. First, we send our condolences to the family of Shane O'Farrell on his tragic death and, second,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the HSE capital plan for 2019, to be taken at 2.30 p.m. and to conclude at 4 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, and the Minister to be given not less than six minutes to reply to the debate; No. 2, Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment)...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Where is Victor going?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The old PDs.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator will be going forward for election.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 15 Members of the House who made contributions to the Order of Business. Senator Swanick and others raised the issue of air pollution and the related public health concerns. It is a huge issue with which we have to grapple, as Senator Swanick quite rightly said. Since the implementation of the smoky coal ban in Dublin and other major urban areas, lives have been saved. We must...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator O'Reilly referred to the school meals programme, which is an important initiative in our education system. All of us recognise the importance of nutrition. In the context of the development and well-being of young children in schools, it is critical that they are properly fed. Some 36 schools were part of a pilot programme run by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is not correct.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar an gcéad dul síos, ar mo shon féin agus ar son Fhine Gael, cuirim fíorfháilte roimh mhuintir Quinn, go háirithe roimh a bhean chéile, Denise. Táimid tar éis éisteacht le scéalta an-deas faoi fhear uasal macánta. In one of his last interviews he remarked that he had left the world a better place than when he came to it and had...

Seanad: HSE Capital Plan 2019: Statements (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister and commend him on his work. Senator Boyhan is right that the Minister has the most difficult job in government. I can testify to that as I chaired the Joint Committee on Health and Children for nearly five years. Something in the Department of Health always causes me to worry. To be fair to the Minister, given that the health budget stands at €17 billion,...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senator Devine on her work. Mental health is an important area. If we are to have an honest conversation, our journey over the last two decades has been monumental. That is evident in the fact that there is a debate tonight seeking further reform, progress and commitment to recognising the importance and centrality of the person as opposed to a statistic, entity or someone on a...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: When we commended Senator Bacik on the Order of Business yesterday, we should have commended Senator Freeman also. The ethos and thrust of the Bill are to improve the provision of mental health services. In the transition from the old, archaic and inhumane buildings and wards of the past, we have put in place a different structure and environment on which we can build. I am conscious of...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Notwithstanding the sentiment expressed by Deputy Cassells, only 4.6% of tenancies are held by landlords that are individual companies with more than 100 units. We should look at the response to the petitioner, which shows that less than 1% of transactions account for what the petitioner outlines. Undoubtedly, we have an issue with housing, but we must not get into fake news either.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I concur with the decision to have further consideration. The petitioner is striving to achieve what we all want, namely, a new code on labelling and packaging. I support the principle of the petition. I suggest that we consider inviting in Repak and other organisations, as the Chairman and secretariat deem appropriate. The thrust of what we want to do is to reduce packaging and have more...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I know the petition refers specifically to the Clondalkin area but if it is appropriate, we should communicate with the Department about Cork city where an issue arises and parents experience frustration with regard to post-primary places for students who require ASD classes and special classes. I note the spend by the Government and Department in this area but parents are experiencing...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Is there any merit in the committee giving further consideration to that particular issue? I know it is a matter for the Joint Committee on Education and Skills and the petitioner refers to a specific area. However, it is an issue that is becoming more prevalent and a growing number of students are presenting. The Department has produced a report on the role of special education needs...