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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on update on implementation of the national forestry programme, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and conclude not later than 3 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes each and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes each and the Minister to be given not less than six minutes to reply to the debate; No....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a pity Senator Coghlan is not here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a great place to be.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I was going to ask if it was something I had said-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 16 Members of the House who contributed on the Order of Business today. Senator Clifford-Lee raised the very important issue of Dublin Port and the contribution of the chief executive, Mr. Eamon Reilly, to the debate on Brexit. We should reflect on his contribution and his belief that there will not be any additional congestion, notwithstanding that there will be a pinch point....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Any frustration experienced by families and young people must be addressed as a matter of urgency. I suggest that Senator Conway-Walsh submit a Commencement matter on this issue. We have requested that the Minister for Health attend the House. I await his finding of a free spot in his diary. As much as I would love to accept Senator Norris's amendment to the Order of Business, I will not...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a co-operation of EU countries on particular EU defence projects. I do not see this as being tied in any way to how we can all condemn the blatant disregard for human rights in Libya. We can work to continue promoting and enhancing the lives of Eritrean people and we can ensure that the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade works on behalf of the Government to raise...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that he hear about the issues.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden will be glad to hear that I do not have all of the answers regarding agriculture.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator has all the answers. He has been here so long, yet he has done nothing wrong in that time. His party has done nothing wrong either. The Senator is like the salmon of knowledge. He is the font of all wisdom and knowledge.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The cow that Senator Leyden was flogging yesterday is well gone. I will repeat my points from yesterday. A man of such learned experience and wisdom will know that the Budget-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: -----Statement of October highlighted the issues with the closing date that the Senator raised yesterday and today. We all recognise that it has been a difficult year for agriculture. The Senator knows full well that the Government has no role to play in determining the prices that farmers get for beef from processors. However, we are supporting sustainable and efficient development...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: All the Senator wants is for nothing to happen so that he can come in here and whinge every day.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a pity that the Senator was not kept on.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad that Senator Norris came to my assistance. I was about to say that as well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Well, there we go.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We will not go back over the beef tribunal. I am sure the Senator will want to discuss that, too.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I suppose Senator Leyden supported Mr. Philip Reynolds on the radio last Saturday, although he was probably busy at the Ard-Fheis and did not hear him.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Perhaps the Senator should recognise that the Government is investing €300 million under the rural redevelopment programme to support the suckler sector. As the Senator rightly stated yesterday, there is a pilot scheme for suckler farmers worth €20 million specifically aimed at further improving the carbon efficiency of beef production. Besides the €20 million for the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Boyhan referred to the publication this morning of an important report on the housing choices for older people in Ireland. Senator Marie Louise O'Donnell also raised the matter on the Order of Business yesterday. The points made by Senator Boyhan should be addressed in this House and it is my intention to have the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government come to it...