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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.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Let us have balance in the debate.

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

Jerry Buttimer: My record of attendance is better than that of most people.

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

Jerry Buttimer: No.

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

Jerry Buttimer: They are filibustering on that Bill.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator does.

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

Jerry Buttimer: They are filibustering on that Bill, as the Senator knows.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should come to Cork to see what is happening there.

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

Jerry Buttimer: It is important to recognise that the model of delivery of housing is changing. In 2018, 8,422 additional homes were provided by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. That resulted from local authorities, housing bodies and housing agencies working together and was funded by the Department. In the debate on housing, I wish to make two points. First, it is important to...

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: No, I have not disagreed.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Now-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: Dé Máirt seo chugainn.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Maidin amárach ar 10.30.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2019, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and adjourned at 6.20 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 3, Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I join with Senator Ruane in offering our sympathies to Ms Fidelma Doonan on the very sad death of her brother. I welcome Ms Rose Barford from County Wicklow who is a transition year student on work experience in the Seanad Office. I wish her well and hope she has a pleasant experience. She will learn a lot in the course of her week working here. I thank the ten Members of the House for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will come back to the Senator about that. I do not have the reply to hand but I will give it to her. Early years formation is important in terms of early intervention and early investment is critical but I will get the information on that for the Senator. Regarding the issue relating to WhatsApp raised by Senators Ardagh and Craughwell, it is important that the Data Protection...