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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Fianna Fáil narrative should be that Deputy Micheál Martin runs from everything.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Taoiseach and the Minister, Deputy Creed, have travelled around Europe, speaking to our European counterparts. If one looks at what the French and the Poles have been saying before the deal and what the Minister, Deputy Creed has been saying, one will see that we have been articulating a view long before that. There is a need now to have a debate, as Senator Humphreys said, in the round...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: -----priority is given to legislation.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: If an opportunity arises, we will endeavour to have the Minister, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, come to the House to discuss the matter. Hearing about Senator Conway-Walsh's ongoing battle with the Minister, Deputy Ring, is becoming a daily ritual. The issue at the hospital referred to has been well documented in the House and the Minister has been very much to the fore in protecting it. As I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: With the agreement of leaders, last Wednesday I included statements on the climate action plan in the schedule. The making of statements on the plan had been requested by many Members. I will reflect on Senator Norris' comments. It may be a question of dovetailing or repetition.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope there will be a quid pro quofrom the Senator, rather than it all being one-way traffic from the Leader's office. I hope the Senator will reflect on his own performance in dealing with certain matters.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I could not possibly comment.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I could not possibly comment.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Norris in congratulating all those involved in Dublin Pride last weekend. Unfortunately, I could not attend, but was it not wonderful to see members of An Garda Síochána, the PSNI and Civil Service and public service unions marching? I pay tribute to Inspector Paul Franey of An Garda Síochána.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: He has long been an advocate of, and champion for, equality within An Garda Síochána that has sometimes been a very lonely place for him and other members of G Force.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I also thank the Minister, Deputy Zappone, for walking at the WorldPride event in New York last Sunday. Fifty years on from the Stonewall riots, we have made huge progress in our journey towards equality for members of the LGBTQ+ community. I spoke at an event at Apple last Friday as part of Pride month. I will say again that, while the father of the House and I may not agree on some...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Many people, including Senator Norris, Arthur Leahy in Cork, Kieran Rose and Chris Robinson, deserve our praise and thanks.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Cathaoirleach and the Ceann Comhairle for their support in affirming our efforts to have the rainbow flag flown over Leinster House on Saturday as part of the Pride festival. I also thank them for supporting members of Oireachtas staff in the formation and creation of an LGBT group.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am surprised that Senator Murnane O'Connor asked why Carlow was not included as a rent pressure zone. First, it did not meet the criteria as set out in legislation. Second, it was not a political choice and the Minister was not involved in it. The decision was made on the basis of factual data.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The necessary conditions did not arise in the case of Carlow. The legal criteria were applied without ministerial interference.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator voted for the Bill when it came before the House. If she wants to have a real and honest debate about rent pressure zones, we can have such a debate. I ask her not to come in here throwing political points around when she knows the full facts better than most.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Devine raised the important issue of the public consultation process in respect of the Phoenix Park, which is a park of international renown. It is not just for the people of Dublin. It is important to get the consultation right. I cannot promise that the Minister will come to the House before the summer recess. If the Senator raises this issue as a Commencement matter, she might...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding regulations to provide for the insertion into Schedule 5 of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 of the Registrar of Beneficial Ownership of Companies and Industrial and Provident Societies - referral to committee, without debate, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion regarding Animal Health Levies (Pigs)...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The single transferable speech.