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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Garda Commissioner is entitled to his view, and I have no difficulty with him having his view. The point I make - again - is that the Minister for Health is committed to bringing forward, and has said he will bring forward, legislation regarding safe zones around maternity hospitals. I happen to believe that he is right. The Garda Commissioner can have his view, and if he wants to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not think the Senator is, though.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not believe that Senator Mullen ever wants to hear my view.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Mullen comes in here on the pretext of that, but he actually does not-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I was not attacking the Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will conclude. To help Senator Mullen, I would be happy to have the debate in the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Finally, to give Senator Mullen a bit of good news, I do agree with him that it is important that we, as Members of the Oireachtas and as civic leaders give young people a sense of hope for the future. I concur with the Senator completely on that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 91, motion 7, regarding a vacancy in the membership of Seanad Éireann, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 1, Blasphemy (Abolition of Offences and Related Matters) Bill 2019 – Order for Second Stage and Second and Subsequent Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn not later than 2 p.m., if not previously...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: In fairness, it is not Senator Horkan's form.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: From Waterford.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Conway-Walsh should elaborate on her party's donation policy.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: He might not be the only one who is awake at night worrying.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 16 Members who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell might have believed we were not listening to her but I was actually reading the IMO document submitted by those I met this morning so I could give her a response. I advise Senator Horkan, the acting leader of Fianna Fáil, that Minister of State, Deputy English, will be here tomorrow to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Lawless raised an important issue, which was also raised by Senator Ó Donnghaile yesterday, regarding the Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Elections) Bill 2019. There is merit in his suggestion of a postponement or delay in the referendum. There is a need to have an in-depth, detailed discussion on the matter so we can have an informed campaign. Senator...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not say it about that Bill. In response to Senator Devine, I have not read the EPA report on climate change, but I will be happy to arrange a debate on it. Regarding Greta Thunberg, it is a matter for the CPP to make that decision. It is not my decision.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will be happy to have a discussion on the matter at the CPP.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I share the sentiments expressed by Senator Ó Ríordáin on the issues in Oughterard and the language people use. Ours is an island nation of welcome. Many of our people have travelled across the world and we accept and welcome people here as a safe harbour. Direct provision has been in place for more than 20 years and all of us understand the frustrations with it and the need...

Seanad: Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I second the proposal.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I concur with Deputy Eugene Murphy and agree that there should not be an age limit. There is merit in what the petitioner is trying to do in keeping the age profile open. I also concur with the Chairman that it is important for the line committee to examine this issue and come back to us on it. The upper age limit for joining the Garda and the Reserve Defence Force is 35 years. It is more...