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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Government-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Conway-Walsh knows full well that the Government went to Brussels and secured a €50 million compensation package from the European Commission.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator knows full well-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Senator to go back to the farmers in Mayo and tell them that she does not want them to take the money. They will tell her where to go with that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The European Commission-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The European Commission has given us a Brexit compensation fund.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We will have a period of consultation until 31 July, when we will respond. The Government is awaiting the publication of the Commission's regulation. Consideration will be given to that, and the IFA is engaging with farmers across the country on the matter. The Government has put the case. It will have a response back and will do the right thing, as it has always done, for Irish farmers....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator McFadden raised the issue of anti-social behaviour, which is a very important matter. Anti-social behaviour is beginning to spiral upwards in many parts of the country. While I appreciate that we need to understand why people engage in such behaviour, there is an obligation on all of us to ensure that it does not continue or go unchecked and that those who perpetrate it on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018 – Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 1.45 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes; No. 2, Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018 – Second Stage, to be taken at 1.45 p.m....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I look forward to the Acting Chairman enforcing that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am laughing at the Senator and his response to democracy.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: You-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Norris should have some manners and listen to what Senator Bacik is saying.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 14 Members of the House for their contributions to the Order of Business. I dtús báire Senator Ardagh raised the issue of the national maternity hospital. With regard to the maternity strategy, I alert the Seanadóir to the fact that we have a national maternity strategy up and running. Significant developments in the delivery of the national maternity strategy...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The points he made regarding "A New Heart for Dublin" are very relevant. These points could also apply to Cork or Galway. I very much regret that we did not choose to have a directly-elected mayor for Cork. I believe that a directly-elected mayor in Cork, Galway, Limerick or Dublin could transform and drive change in the city. It is regrettable that the leader of the Fianna Fáil...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Such campaigning would have served the people of Cork better than playing petty partisan politics. The point the Senator makes is highly relevant to the future of our capital city. Senator Norris, who is not present but that is not my problem, raised the issue of-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: -----the use of credit cards in the Dublin Port Company. It is an independent company and the article is based on a leak. There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing or misallocation. The expenses were approved. I am not condoning the expenditure but, in the absence of the person in question, we must be careful about what we say and about how we present issues. As the Senator will know,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not a matter for this House. The decision by the Minister is based upon advice given to him by the military, as the Senator knows quite well. Some 12 rangers are going and they will be working with a German contingent on intelligence gathering patrols. If the Senator wishes to raise any particular matters, I suggest it may be more expeditious to do so through a Commencement matter...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding Regulation (EU) 2018/1727 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 on the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Co-operation (Eurojust), and replacing and repealing Council Decision 2002/187/JH, back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, Criminal Justice...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: On my behalf, and on behalf of the House and the Fine Gael group, I offer the Cathaoirleach and the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Coghlan, my deepest sympathies. It is testament to the Cathaoirleach's integrity that he is here today when he did not have to be. We thank him for that. I am pleased that the Cathaoirleach was able to go to New York to visit his sister before she passed away. I...