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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...

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

Jerry Buttimer: We must-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should let me finish.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I had not finished.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator comes in every day complaining about the Government. He is like a one-dimensional record.

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

Jerry Buttimer: As Senators Horkan and McDowell said, we need a debate on the future use of money and how banks can play a role in the provision of ATMs in many parts of the country but also in the way they can work with local communities around the use of money. I would be happy to have that debate in the coming weeks. Senator Horkan asked for a debate on the ESRI and I would be happy to have that debate,...

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

Jerry Buttimer: There has not been a Cabinet reshuffle yet. When there is, I will let the Senator know.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure the Senator is not looking for an extension of time, but maybe he is.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Lombard and Mulherin raised National Tree Week and spoke of the need to use forestry to offset greenhouse gas emissions. It is important but urban areas also need trees so we should promote their planting. The Minister came into the House for a debate on forestry following a request from Senator Boyhan and we will invite him back again. Senator Boyhan raised the very important...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 6 p.m., if not previously concluded, and No. 2, Judicial Council Bill 2017 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 6 p.m. and to adjourn at 8 p.m., if not previously concluded.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is cynical. That is where it got us.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Property is-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Jesus.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Cathaoirleach has caught me unawares.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I would keep going but, out of respect for my colleague, I will not.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: On my own behalf and on behalf of the House, I pay tribute to our former colleague and friend, John Browne, former Member of the Dáil and the Seanad, who passed away last week. John was a sincere, genuine and committed Oireachtas Member who gave Trojan service to the people of County Carlow and in the Houses. On my own behalf and on behalf of Fine Gael, I express our sympathies to his...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: As we heard today in the Chamber, there are some who do not want to pay for anything at all. I finished a book at the weekend on Cork in the 1980s. It included an interesting piece on an advisor to Jack Lynch who warned him against the abolition of rates in 1977. Look at what happened as a consequence. We have a responsibility to pay for services and cannot just be populist about everything.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: If the Government did that, Senator Craughwell and his colleagues would come here every day shouting and roaring from the rooftops about whatever happened around the issue of property tax.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: They would accuse the Government of being draconian, Dickensian and whatever else they wanted. It is important to put matters in perspective. The Minister for Finance is undertaking a process. Let us allow that process to conclude. The Senator raised also the issue of pay for councillors and their services. I agree with him fully and it is not because we are on the same panel and are...