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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I understand that. I do not have an answer for Senator Devine to her question about CHO 9, nor do I have a further update. She is unhappy with the Minister of State, Deputy McGrath's response last week. The Government is committed to working on the issue of mental health. On child and adolescent mental health services, I suggest, with respect, that the Senator resubmit her Commencement...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: No. On a point of clarification, is the import of the disappointing result of the vote that we will take the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018 now?

Seanad: Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector) 2019: Referral to Joint Committee (21 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector) 2019, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 9th May 2019, be referred to the Joint Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation, in accordance with Standing Order 71(3)(k), which, not later than 28th May...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: This is a Second Stage speech.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Can I make one contribution?

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I have not yet spoken.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I have not spoken.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector), back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, statements on progress regarding the implementation of the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities 2015-2024, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 2 p.m., with the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Richmond in extending our condolences to the family of Mr. Bob Hawke and the people of Australia on the very sad occasion of his passing. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. I thank the Members of the House for their contributions to the Order of Business. I thank Senators Horkan, Craughwell and Feighan for raising the possible visit of President Trump to Ireland....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell raised the-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: As is normal, I will not rise to the bait.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell raised the issue, and I agree with him-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: They might find him in Doonbeg or in County Clare in a couple of weeks. I am sure they will have a very different viewpoint from me. Senator Craughwell raised the issue of those paying high rents, which should be taken into account when they are seeking a mortgage. He is correct and I have made this point to the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, that the amount of rent paid should be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There are elections on Friday week - the local elections and the European election, along with the plebiscite and the referendum on divorce. The people of Cork will have four ballot papers. I know that the opinion polls are worrying some of the members in Sinn Féin.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Sinn Féin had been moving toward the centre but now it has gone back to the one dimensional transferable speech of ochón agus ochón. I would love to have an honest debate with Members of the House about how our country has benefited from the past seven years of Government of Fine Gael and the Labour Party and now Fine Gael and Independents. Let us have an honest debate around...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Deputy Regina Doherty, is available to come to the House in June to have a debate on pensions. I do not have the information raised by the Senator about some parts of the 2012 changes and the review of those. I sent a message and we will have that debate in June. Senator Humphreys has been articulating, championing and advocating...

Seanad: Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector): Motion (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector) 2019, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 9th May 2019.”

Seanad: Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities 2015-2024: Statements (16 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for being here this afternoon. I also thank the Members for their participation in this important debate. At a time when we have near full employment it must be recognised there are people who want to and who deserve to reach their full potential. I commend Senator Kieran O'Donnell on his work and remarks. He has articulated much of what I wanted to say. I...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (15 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that, notwithstanding anything in today's order, No. 2, Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018 - Committee Stage, be taken now; No. 3, Civil Registration Bill 2019, be taken on conclusion of No. 2; and No. 4, Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016 be taken on conclusion of No. 3.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There was no attempt to rush it through the House. There was agreement last week on this, so let us be fair.