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

Jerry Buttimer: I know the Senator is still learning-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: He should allow some of us-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: As Senator Horkan and, I hope, Senator Ardagh and others will know, we try to be collegial in setting the business.There are occasions on which we try to allocate times because it suits the debate to so do. However, that does not always fit with the flow of proceedings and latitude must be allowed in that regard. To accuse people of being unprofessional is somewhat irresponsible, and I ask...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Conway and Devine raised the important issue of Moneypoint. I would be happy to have the Minister come to the House on the matter. I did not see the television programme broadcast last night to which Senator Leyden referred. I am unsure whether the House can do anything on this issue as it is not a matter for the House per se. It might be more expeditious for the Senator to table...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I will endeavour to watch it.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I will endeavour to watch it.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I will buy the popcorn if Senator Leyden provides the television. I point out to Senator Devine that my hearing is somewhat fallible today. I did not hear the name of the group that was formed. As it is a financial matter, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, will be happy to come to the House on it in due course. Senator Noone raised the important issue of the sugar tax and the...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I will come to the issue of the future of Brexit. After the Order of Business, the Seanad Committee on Procedure and Privileges will meet to discuss an extension of the Brexit committee. Although it may not be possible, I will endeavour to have the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Coveney, and the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, come to the House on Brexit...

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

Jerry Buttimer: That seems to be the case. As the Senator generously recognised, that is outside my control.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator McDowell has certainly given it lots of time. I am not sure that the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, would use the same turn of phrase as did the Senator. We look forward to the conclusion of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill tomorrow in accordance with the Senator's comments in the House last week.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The conclusion of Committee Stage, exactly. I will not be accepting the amendment proposed by Senator Craughwell to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Animal Health Regulations: Motion (9 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Animal Health Levies (Pigs) Regulations 2019,a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 10th June 2019.

Seanad: Parole Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: On Thursday.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Travellers Towards a More Equitable Ireland Post-Recognition: Discussion (9 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senator Kelleher on this meeting today. As a member of the group, I thank all the participants for attending. Based on the two presentations in the two sessions, what is a realistic outcome that we can expect from today? We have heard many informative, provocative and challenging contributions and I thank all those who gave presentations. The one thing I hope we all take from...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Travellers Towards a More Equitable Ireland Post-Recognition: Discussion (9 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Redress for Women Resident in Certain Residential Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2019 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.; No. 2, Civil Law (Presumption of Death) Bill 2016 - Report and Final Stages, No. 3, Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken on conclusion of No. 2 and to adjourn at 3 p.m., if not previously...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: To give clarity to Members regarding the Order of Business, I propose that No. 4, statements on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement be taken at 3 p.m. and conclude at 4 p.m., not 4.30 p.m. The contributions of group spokespersons shall not exceed eight minutes, time may be shared and the Minister will be given no less than five minutes to reply at the conclusion of the statements.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 18 Members for their contributions to the Order of Business. Senators Horkan, Devine and Warfield raised the issue of the living wage. The concerns raised are important. Sometimes members of the Sinn Féin Party believe they have a capacity for empathy and a capacity for speaking for people. Many of us have articulated viewpoints in favour of improving the living...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I said that we should not have a phoney debate. The Senator can put her videos up if she wants to.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I know those in the Sinn Féin Party are good at putting up videos of people in the Seanad. Let us have a real debate, not a phoney one. I accept that we face challenges. As Senator Horkan rightly said, the cost of housing is driving up the cost of living. To go back to the report, however, the cost of food, household items, communications, IT and income tax have reduced; they are all...