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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.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Democracy is okay when it is on their terms.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I am not surprised at that.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Well observed by the Cathaoirleach. I was going to say that Senator Boyhan has gone back to his spiritual home but I do not think it is that in light of-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: I am not sure that Senator Boyhan was that progressive in his previous incarnation. I am sure he is very happy sitting next to Senator McDowell, as he has done for many years. Well observed on the part of the Cathaoirleach. It is amazing what politics throws up. I welcome the new gentler, kinder Sinn Féin. The local and European elections must have given the party some lesson...

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

Jerry Buttimer: That is beyond my pay grade . I cannot confirm it. It is not a matter for me as the Leader of the House to have input on that. It is a ministerial and departmental issue. I am sure Councillor Gerry Coyle will give the Senator the information if she asks him.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I do not have the answer, I am sorry.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ó Donnghaile raised the issue of the forthcoming referendum Bill and I look forward to the Sinn Féin Party canvassing actively on the matter with the Government. There is a long way to go between now and October and there will be various viewpoints. We look forward to the debate. I am happy to accept the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Kelleher but...

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

Jerry Buttimer: To clarify, it is likely that we will not get to the debate on No. 3, Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016, until 4 p.m. Adjourning at 6 p.m. would give only a two-hour window for debate. To be fair to the Minister, there are many reasons for the delay in moving the Bill forward. The Minister has been working on it. We will not finish Committee Stage tonight.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Gabh mo leithscéal, a Chathaoirligh. I neglected to give clarity in my reply and I apologise to Members for that. I try, as Leader, to be fair to everybody.

Seanad: Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: First Stage (12 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I second the proposal.

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (12 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Norris should be spoken to also.