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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I have commented on that, as Senator Gavan will be aware. The Senator and I have more in common on many issues than he might suggest. The point he made is one we will have a debate on. Senator Bacik raised the issue of Brexit as did Senators Leyden and Feighan. It is my hope that we will have a debate on Brexit the second week back.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The first week back we cannot have it because the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and the junior Ministers in the Department will travel to the UN in New York. We will have that debate the second week we are back. I remind Senator Leyden that the Fine Gael Ministers have been strong in attending Council meetings and have been working hard to rebuild and enhance Ireland's...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is an important issue.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Bacik is correct in calling out what happened in the UK in terms of the remarks by the two contenders for the Tory leadership and their lack of understanding and appreciation. Senator Higgins and I were in Luxembourg last week at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, OSCE, Parliamentary Assembly. It is worrying that many British parliamentarians do not seem to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: They are men of intellect who are despondent. When one sees such people, parliamentarians of considerable experience, worried and alarmed, one must wonder what is going on. One sees the leaking of the ambassador's remarks or comments. That is not good for democracy. I hope British parliamentarians would assume responsibility and not play commentators. Senator Mulherin asked for a debate,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We should finish on a positive note. We had a sad start to the Order of Business today. It is important that we remember those good people who have passed away, but yesterday was a good news day for Rory O'Neill, aka Panti, who played a huge role in changing minds. We offer him and Anderson our deepest and sincere congratulations.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: On my own behalf and that of the House, I extend my thanks to the Leas-Chathaoirleach and the Cathaoirleach for their courtesy, good humour and leniency towards us all.I also thank the Seanad staff represented here by Mr. Martin Groves and Ms Bridget Doody for their professionalism, dedication, commitment, courtesy, and their very good advice, although we might not always listened to it. I...

Seanad: Twelfth Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: "That the report be laid before the Seanad."

Seanad: Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Motion (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That:(1) notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or in the Orders of the Seanad of 4th July, 2018 and 20th December, 2018 in respect of the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, and (2) in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That: notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business: (1) The Seanad shall meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, 12th July, 2019 and the following arrangements shall apply:(a) Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended; (b) there shall be no Order of Business; (c) the business to be taken shall be confined to the items set out in the Schedule to this...

Seanad: Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 (Specified Bodies) Regulations 2019: Motion (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 (Specified Bodies) Regulations 2019,a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 24th June, 2019.

Seanad: Establishment of Citizens' Assembly: Motion (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: That Seanad Éireann:approves the calling of a Citizens’ Assembly to consider the following matter and to make such recommendations as it sees fit and report to the Houses of the Oireachtas: - to advance gender equality by bringing forward proposals that:- challenge the remaining barriers and social norms and attitudes that facilitate gender discrimination towards girls...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Second Stage (11 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019 – Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.; No. 3, Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 – Committee...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Only one issue is to be raised.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 20 Senators who contributed to the Order of Business. Senators Ardagh, Norris, Feighan and Mullen referenced the decisions in Westminster yesterday that affect Northern Ireland. I congratulate Mr. Conor McGinn, MP, on his stewardship of the marriage equality debate yesterday and the decisions arising from it. It is an important decision for the UK Parliament and one which I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am happy to accept that amendment.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator for her contribution. Senator Byrne raised the issue of the Ilen, which is a wonderful example of how a project can be put together and brought to fruition through a community education programme. We wish a fair journey to those sailing it to Greenland and congratulate them. Senator Humphreys discussed rodents, and not just in Leinster House, but across our capital city....

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Tuesday.

Seanad: Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Instruction to Committee (10 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, it be an instruction to the Committee of the whole Seanad, in relation to the Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019, that the Committee has power to make amendments to the Bill for the purpose of amending – (a) the Court and Court Officers Act 1995 in relation to the adjudication of legal costs, (b) the...