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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose that we amend the Order of Business today to allow an extra ten minutes for the debate so the Minister of State can reply at the end.

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will not need five minutes. I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for the work he is doing. All of us are immensely proud of the Defence Forces. As Senator Nash said, it is not an ordinary job. What the Government has done in respect of the opening of recruitment and the allocation of extra capital expenditure for the Defence Forces is welcome. I commend all who serve in the...

Seanad: Gambling Legislation: Motion (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for the work he has been doing and commend Senator Craughwell on his motion and the way in which he has articulated, not just tonight but on other occasions, the issue of gambling. It is important to say, as has already been eloquently said in the House, that there is a need for regulation, for a regulatory authority and a regulator. Senator McDowell speaks...

Seanad: Gambling Legislation: Motion (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 - Committee Stage, resumed, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and adjourned at 7 p.m., if not previously concluded. With your indulgence, a Chathaoirligh, I welcome to the Visitors Gallery the friends and guests of Senator Ardagh, the leader of Fianna Fáil in the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is beneath the Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Stop it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I have. I am a former Chair of the health committee.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: What about Alan Dukes?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Fianna Fáil must have had a bad weekend.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ned O'Sullivan neglected to give us a tip for Cheltenham. He might do that on the Order of Business in the coming weeks.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend the 15 Members of the House for their contributions to the Order of Business. Senator Ardagh raised the issue of the Judicial Council Bill. I have sought an update on the status of the Bill. It would be premature to divide the House next week on a Bill that may not be complete for a variety of reasons. I will endeavour to get information for the Senator. I would also say to her...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is back again this week for more of it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ardagh has highlighted an important Bill. Senator Lawlor also referenced the issue of insurance costs and premiums. The making of awards by the Judiciary has been addressed by the Minister. I will endeavour to have information for the Senator by next week and I hope she will not divide the House on the matter. Senators Ardagh and Craughwell raised the Momo challenge. We must all...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We all want to ensure that the ongoing negotiations are successful. As Dr. Barry said, we have not had a final "No". We are very much aware of the frustration, hurt and anger being experienced by a very small group of people and their families. We value the young people who require this drug and we support and understand their position. I ask the pharmaceutical companies to reflect upon...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is disappointing that a learned Member, an experienced Member of the House, did not read the Budget Statement and subsequent press release from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Creed, in which he spoke about the issues the Senator raised. The Minister highlighted the closing date for the scheme in October. It was well flagged. The Senator probably knows better...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I did that on many occasions in my youth and in my not so youthful days because my grandparents and my uncle were farmers; I spent most of my summers farming. I actually learned to drive on a Massey Ferguson 20.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Those were the days before roll bars.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We all acknowledge that 2018 was a very difficult year for our farming community, and the Minister is very committed to and has demonstrated his support for the beef sector, which is a pivotal part of our farming community. We have put in place-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: -----a number of tailored schemes. As Senator Leyden knows, the Fine Gael Party has a history of great Ministers for agriculture, including the Tánaiste, Deputy Coveney, and the late Mark Clinton, to name but two.