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- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I put that question on the Order of Business the other day. There were three options facing the Government and Senator Gavan has not answered any of them.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: The level of populism in this House-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the responses-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: That is what worries me.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: It is important that the record shows-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: When I come to another part of the Order of Business, the Leas-Chathaoirleach will stand with me. It is important that the Order of Business reflects the facts. Whatever else we do, let us engage in facts, not populism and scaremongering. Let us be clear about that. Senator Gavan and other speakers did not say there has been an increase in pay for public servants.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Gavan has never said that.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator. Senator Ardagh mentioned an education campus in her area. I congratulate and thank all involved in the provision of education. I am alarmed that the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy McHugh, is not available for a meeting. He is very accessible and approachable and has met deputations and delegations.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I am amazed at that.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I wonder who made the request and if it reached the Minister. He is available and willing to meet and I suggest the Senator Ardagh submit a Commencement matter on the issue. Senator Boyhan raised the report of the Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government. I thank Deputy Maria Bailey who chaired the committee which produced the report. We would be happy to have a debate on...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: Do not let facts get in the way of the truth.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden is the master in that regard. I only deal in facts.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden cannot say that.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden is being unfair.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: He should not try to grab a headline from this. Radio Kerry has a tremendous record of being rooted in the community in its presentations-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: The Senator's comments are unfair. I live within the catchment area of Radio Kerry and I can pick up its broadcasts. It is a very fine radio station-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: -----as are 96FM, C103 and RedFM in Cork.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: Senators Mullen and Byrne raised the issue of direct provision. I would be happy to have the Minister come to the House to discuss this important matter, which needs clarity. To be fair to both Senators, especially Senator Maria Byrne who has raised it previously, it is a source of concern for parents and school communities. I do not have an answer to Senator Ó Céidigh's question...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Leyden. I appreciate that.
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (6 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: Yes.