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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 18 Members for their contributions to the Order of Business. I join with all colleagues in congratulating our colleague, Senator Grace O'Sullivan, on her election to the European Parliament. We wish her well and look forward to the second by-election on the agricultural panel in Seanad Éireann. I also congratulate all Members elected to the European Parliament and wish...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister is very inclusive in his exclusivity regarding certain sports.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Especially boxing, yes. Senator Swanick raised the issue of Belmullet hospital. I understand both the Minister, Deputy Ring, and Councillor Gerry Coyle have been very active in the matter and have been engaged with the HSE, which has refuted the accusation that there will be no more admissions. There is an issue around three temporary contracts from three staff members who have been...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We will come to that when we commemorate the budget in February 1982.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is good to remember, a Chathaoirligh, and, as Senator Ó Donnghaile, has talked about reconciliation, we should also remember our past so we can forge our the future. Senator Paddy Burke raised the issue of the Committee on Procedure of the Dáil and the Committee on Procedure and Privileges of the Seanad, on which the Cathaoirleach commented, and the apology by the Ceann...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: -----he will be a very welcome candidate on the agricultural panel in the Seanad by-election. If not, I am sure he will not have long to wait for the next Seanad election, unless he is going to go on to another House about which do not know.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I agree with Senator McDowell on that point, as I indicated on Second or Committee Stage. We cannot take away the local knowledge. I do not think that is the import of what the Minister of State intends to do. Rather than take power away from local government, we should be retaining certain functions for local government. In his earlier contribution Senator McDowell spoke about the...

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We will not mention Rockall in fairness.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is an important point.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad the Leas-Chathaoirleach did not deny it. I might remind the councillors of that as well.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The point I was making is that we must not re-centralise power. We must decentralise it and give it back to the authorities at local level. That is my point in the context of what we are doing here. I agree with Senator McDowell. I will conclude on those brief remarks.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion of referral to Joint Committee on Justice and Equality of Regulation (EU) 2018/1727 of the European Parliament and the Council of 14 November 2018 on the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, EuroJust, to replace and repeal Council Decision 2002/187/JHA, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: What is the Senator referring to?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: What is it that the Senator wants clarity and certainty about?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the ten Members of the House for their contributions. I commend and thank Senator Higgins for her participation in the European elections. As the Cathaoirleach said, beidh lá eile aici. She had a good result and she had the courage to run. She may have been unsuccessful but, to be fair, she was and is an excellent parliamentarian and, as she said, she can be a European in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I know. The Senator would not dare do so.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There is an independent body was set up by the Minister of State who sits and participates at the Cabinet table.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State sits at the Cabinet table.