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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is what we have been told. Senator Gavan has his figures and I would be happy to have that debate. Senator Mulherin raised the issue of beef and the challenges being faced by the beef industry in terms of the price and the depression in the market. The points she made around the issue of the ports and trying to enhance, support and develop our beef sector further merit further...

Seanad: Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion (13 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Mrs. O'Farrell and her daughter to the Gallery and thank them for being here. It is important to recognise that the Minister intimated quite early on, on behalf of Government, that he would not oppose the motion.Senator Norris needs to reflect upon his contribution regarding the logistics of yesterday. It is quite disappointing to hear the picture painted by the Senator. When he...

Seanad: Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion (13 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is incorrect and he is doing the House a disservice by that.

Seanad: Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion (13 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that we get the record correct, a Chathaoirligh. Yesterday, I did not oppose and was amenable to having the motion taken. The Minister was not available, to be fair, at a particular time yesterday

Seanad: Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion (13 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am entitled, with respect, as Leader of the House to put the record straight.

Seanad: Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion (13 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am doing that as Leader of the House, notwithstanding the grave injustices to the O'Farrell family, which is what this motion is about, and the tragedy and the anguish they have gone through and are still going through. I commend them on their bravery, perseverance and integrity. That is what we must at all times keep at the forefront of what we are about today and in the future. I thank...

Seanad: Loneliness Task Force Report: Statements (13 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senator Swanick on his work. I commend him not only on the report he has complied but on his comprehensive undertaking in terms of the preparation of the report, the stories gathered, the recommendations attached and reaching out. I congratulate the students from Mount Mercy College, who had to leave to get the train to Cork. I had the pleasure of meeting them. I know those in...

Seanad: Loneliness Task Force Report: Statements (13 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Norris is unique in everything. I would not categorise him as a specimen of universality. The LGBTIreland survey revealed an interesting statistic. Some 40% of older LGBT people were not out to their primary care physicians or healthcare providers. Some 14% of calls to the LGBT helpline were from older people and 77% were from rural areas. Those figures paint a picture. A great...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018: Second Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Ruane for giving us the opportunity to speak to the Bill and congratulate her and the Civil Engagement group on bringing it before us. It is important to recognise that we have a very progressive and reforming Minister for Justice and Equality, which is why he deserves accolades from us for the work he is doing. Having listened to Senator Ruane's contribution and from my...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018: Second Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: -----irrespective of where they are from or who they are. We must ensure that what we try to do at all times is for the common good in giving people an opportunity to flourish and develop and reach the potential that in many cases they are so eager to reach. When we discover there are members of the school community, neighbourhood or friends who have not had the opportunity to flourish and...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018: Second Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am just making the point in general about people.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018: Second Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We all make decisions. I refer to the children's Act. I was very proud of the former Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, and the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, because we changed some of the legislation around the offences caused by young people whereby convictions were expunged. As Senator Boyhan said, I hope we can take this Bill and, if we need to, amend...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (13 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We made a decision not to proceed with the petition for a number of reasons. Notwithstanding the language used, it would send the wrong message in terms of what was referred to by Deputies Mitchell and Cassells about the pathway to an united Ireland and what we have voted on. The important point is that we are having the conversation. I ask members to cast their minds back to two years ago...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (13 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask for the Chair's indulgence. I think the issue the petitioner is raising is an important one and I thank the petitioner for bringing it forward.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 - Committee Stage, resumed, to be taken at 5.15 p.m. and to adjourn at 7 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 2, Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018 - Second Stage, to be taken at 7 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of all other...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Does Senator Craughwell have Senator McDowell's single transferable script?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a pity Senator Craughwell is not the President.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: He had the chance.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The white flag was raised before the off.