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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will endeavour to find out for the Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator McFadden raised the issue of credit unions, which is important. We need to give consideration to the restriction on savings and the euro rate versus the interbank rate. Senator McFadden has highlighted an important matter and it is one in respect of which we deserve answers. The credit union movement has always been to the forefront and is the bedrock of many communities. I hope...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: As Senator Mac Lochlainn knows, as Leader of the House, I receive requests every day.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is the Senator's entitlement to bring a proposal on the Order of Business any day he wants to do so. The Minister is in Japan this week so he is not available. As is the case every week on the conclusion of the Order of Business, we go through the requests and balance them with the need for legislation to be passed. If a Minister is available we ask him or her to come to the House. To...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Jeepers.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is great. All Senator Craughwell wants now is to go on Facebook and show his nominating body that he has been shouting and roaring in the Seanad.We understand that and it is fair enough.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should look at what he is doing.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Does the Senator understand the process at all?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell is a former president of the Teachers Union of Ireland and he should know, full well, that a process is undertaken for this.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator needs to understand the process. I know he is trying to score political points and that is his prerogative.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am giving Senator Craughwell a reply he might not like to hear. The Taoiseach has stated that the report will go to Government shortly for consideration. It would not be helpful to engage in speculation, as the Senator and others are doing.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell knows that the Minister of State, Deputy Kehoe, tasked the Public Service Pay Commission with prioritising matters regarding the Defence Forces. The process included written and verbal submissions from the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, the Department of Defence and official representative bodies of the Defence Forces.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will educate Senator Craughwell. The next step is for the report to go to Government for consideration. When Government has given the report consideration, it will be published.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I intend to move on. Senator Ó Ríordáin raised the issue of INTO capitation grants. I would be happy for the Minister to come to the House on the matter. Senator Murnane O'Connor raised the issue of gaming and the World Health Organization. We had a debate as part of the Gaming and Lotteries Bill, which was passed in this House this week.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator McFadden has informed me that the joint committee on mental health will be a permanent committee.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Colm Burke raised a very important point retarding negativity in the commentary relating to the health sector. A lot of good work is being done and there are many positive outcomes. I agree with him on this point. I will not wade into the issue raised by Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell. It is a matter for each Member to decide when they are here. Senator Gavan raised the issue of...

Seanad: Death of Former Member - Expressions of Sympathy (13 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar an gcéad dul síos agus mar fhocal scoir, ar mo shon féin agus ar son an Tí, ba mhaith liom mo chomhbhrón a ghabháil do theaghlach an Dochtúra John Robb agus go mór mór cuirim fáilte roimh a chlann, William agus Martha agus Niamh, bean chéile William, agus bronnaim mo chomhbhrón ar Silvia, a bhean chéile. Cén cineál...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. a1, motion regarding the eleventh report of the Committee of Selection, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 1, Private Members' business, National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn after two hours if not previously concluded; No. 2,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Marshall's reputation is being questioned.