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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I was not apologising at all.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We were not hilarious. What is hilarious is the tying up of the matter.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I have been in contact with the Minister's office and been informed that he is prepared to extend his contribution on transport by 30 minutes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Indeed. I thank the Senator for the clarification. I was looking at my notes, which contain a suggestion the Minister is wont to making lengthy contributions.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister is prepared to extend the time allocated for statements on transport by 30 minutes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Is the Deputy referring to the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill or the Judicial Council Bill?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure he can work it out with the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan. Perhaps they might dovetail-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There are many people who never before had such knowledge of the Judicial Appointments Bill. The point the Cathaoirleach has made about BusConnects is very important, as Senator Devine said. When the chairperson of the NTA, Ms Anne Graham, appeared before an Oireachtas committee this morning, she said more than 30,000 submissions had been made on the plan. Work on revisions to the proposed...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator. It is appreciated.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: If Senator Humphreys accepts the offer of an extra half an hour for the debate, it might go some way towards getting answers.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am proposing that we extend the time allocated for statements on transport by 30 minutes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The other issue Senator Humphreys raised related to fire safety defects and general safety issues in apartments and houses must be taken very seriously. Self-certification and a lack of regulation are matters worthy of debate in this House. I am happy to invite the relevant Minister to come to the House for such a discussion. I have spoken to officials in his office about the matters and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: In the event that the debate on transport concludes before 3.15 p.m., we should allow the subsequent business to begin immediately, without a break.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Private Members' business, Public Authorities and Utility Undertakings (Contract Preparation and Award Criteria) Bill 2019 - Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m., with the time allocated for this debate not to exceed two hours; No. 2, Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulations Bill 2018 - Second Stage, to be taken at 2.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 4 p.m., if...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Well said.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: This is a speech.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 18 Members of the House who contributed to the Order of Business today. On my behalf I and that of my party, I express sympathies to the family of the late Michael Fahy who died. Senators Leyden and Boyhan very eloquently paid tribute to the man for his longevity of service and his unique role in Irish politics. We send our deepest sympathies to his family and to the Fianna...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Our Government has reopened the Garda College in Templemore and has reopened Garda stations.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator ruined his argument with what he just did there again. Even if several squad cars came up to the particular ATM, the road was blocked. It took two minutes and there were 11 of them. Senator Horkan's point is relevant. Technology can assist in the matter of ATMs. As Senator McDowell said, it is about making it easier for people to avoid using cash. Today people use debit or...