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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Kieran O'Donnell also raised the issue of Lyric FM. As he knows, we have in the past debated Lyric FM, its importance in Limerick and the role it has played. I hope RTÉ will not do anything to downgrade or move Lyric FM. We saw RTÉ close its local radio station in my city of Cork, which was a travesty and a huge mistake. RTÉ should have a commitment to the regions...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabh mo leithscéal?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: He is like many public representatives. He has strengths in many different areas.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Conway, besides his comments on a just transition and matters concerning RTÉ, raised a very important matter concerning Dublin City Council. If the allegations are correct, the actions would be wholly inappropriate for a city council. An investigation is ongoing. It came out in the High Court yesterday, as part of an action taken by the Criminal Assets Bureau, CAB, that the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Craughwell for that because I think we all want to see an outcome.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank her too.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (9 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business: "That, notwithstanding anything in today's Order, No. 5 will be taken immediately on the conclusion of No. 4."

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Data Protection Act 2018, back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; and No. 2, statements on budget 2020, 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 eight minutes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: How do I follow that?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 13 Members for their contributions on the Order of Business. In a spirit of collegiality, I will start by thanking Senator Wilson for assisting the Government in the business of the House. I do not normally do that but I compliment Senator Wilson on his collegiality.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Unlike others in the House, Senator Wilson understands the importance of being a Government Whip and perhaps some day he will return to that post. The House must function and to be fair to the Senator, he obliged and I thank him for that. We will have statements on the budget immediately after the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I defer to the Chair's superior knowledge.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Horkan, Conway-Walsh, Swanick, Feighan and Ó Ríordáin raised the issue of Brexit. We have asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade or the Minister of State, Deputy Helen McEntee, to come back to the House to have a discussion on the outcome of the forthcoming European Council meeting. Senator Horkan is correct about the importance of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Indeed. I look forward to the announcement of the allocations. If Senator Boyhan wishes, he can submit a Commencement matter as a means of getting a more prompt reply than I can give him. There has been no delay in the process. My understanding is that it is still being vetted and gone through. This Government is very committed to giving justice and support to the women who have been...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Okay. I am sure the Tánaiste would have different views on that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Perish the thought that he would ever be in that position.I recall the famous Cabinet reshuffle in which one Minister, Gemma Hussey, was to move to the European affairs Ministry and Barry Desmond, the former Labour Party Minister, was to move out of his Department. There was a complete hiding-under-the-desk job and doors were locked. I hope we will not go down that road. Senator McDowell...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We are environmentally friendly so we do not burn anything now. Senator Gavan raised the issue of migration. I was at a meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, OSCE, last weekend. Migration is a huge issue for Europe and one we need to have a serious conversation about. I will facilitate the Senator's request as soon as possible. Senator McFadden raised the...

Seanad: Data Protection Act 2018: Motion (8 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Data Protection Act 2018 (section 60(6)) (Central Bank of Ireland) Regulations 2019,a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 20th September, 2019.”

Seanad: Budget 2020: Statements (8 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It does not.

Seanad: Budget 2020: Statements (8 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Their ideology always comes out.