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

Jerry Buttimer: Senators McDowell, Horkan, Mulherin, Norris, James Reilly, and Marie-Louise O'Donnell in her comment on the natural environment, raised the issue of climate change and the publication of the Government's climate change plan yesterday. We are all looking for a cleaner, better environment, and it is a plan, as Senator Horkan indirectly said, for the ages. It is for the future, and we have to...

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator might do us the courtesy of listening rather than always interjecting.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I have not interrupted anyone this morning.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Norris does not know everything. Neither do I, but the Government published a plan yesterday, and one aspect of that plan is reducing dependency on cars, which is a good thing. Senator Mulherin said that human behaviour is required to change. Senator McDowell raised a pertinent point regarding data centres and electricity. I remind and alert the Senator to the fact that data...

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

Jerry Buttimer: If I said "black", some Members would say "white".

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

Jerry Buttimer: I am appealing to all sides to engage. This is an important matter. These workers have entitlements and grievances that should be heard. I appeal to all sides to re-engage at this 11th hour. Senator Ó Ríordáin also raised the issue of school places. I do not have the answer to his question but the Senator has a reasonable request and concern. I do not have the answer as...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Tá an Bille ag méadú. Senator Gallagher raised the issue of insurance costs. The Judicial Council Bill will be in the House this week. We all agree there is a need to tackle compensation culture. This requires collective buy-in regarding this matter. Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell's proposal for a new ministry deserves consideration. Senator Feighan raised the issue of...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. The old saying in Kerry comes to mind, “Black cat, black kitten”. The Senator's daughter is following in her footsteps. There must be an election coming because Senator Craughwell is electioneering again today on class K and class S PRSI contributions.

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

Jerry Buttimer: That is a matter we will progress. I appeal to Senator McDowell not to press his amendment to the Order of Business. I have acted in good faith. I hope he will do the same.

Seanad: EU Regulations: Motion (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to accept the following measure:Regulation (EU) 2018/1727 of the European...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order-----

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: -----I clearly indicated when I was reading out the Order of Business earlier that the Minister for Justice and Equality would be required in the Lower House to deal with a Topical Issue matter of a sensitive nature. I asked this House to allow for the Minister attending that debate.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: If we-----

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: If this was in the diaries of Members, then it is a poor sign of the House.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is fine. That is what was agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, that is correct.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose we suspend until the Minister concludes his Topical Issue matter debate in the Lower House. If he is not finished at 6.15 p.m., we will resume when he has concluded.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose we suspend until 6.15 p.m. We can then re-evaluate in light of the progress of the Topical Issue debate in the Lower House.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Discussion should be relevant to the section.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: He does it every day.