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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I also welcome Deputy O'Dea and his visitors to the Gallery. I hope he does not come back as a Minister any time soon but he is always welcome to the Gallery. I thank the 19 Members of the House for their contributions to the Order of Business. At the outset I will begin by complimenting the Cathaoirleach and the staff of the Seanad and of the Houses of the Oireachtas on the organisation...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope this will be resolved. It needs to be resolved. Everybody wants to be, and is, supportive of the nurses. The capacity for empathy shown by one side of the House this morning is shared across the House. We are in government. Members of the Fianna Fáil Party were in government for long enough. Sinn Féin has not yet reached those dizzying heights here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Sinn Féin walked out of government in the North and has not been back in two years.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a pity the vacuum in leadership in the North has not been filled.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a job for Sinn Féin to do.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Níor chuala mé an Seanadóir Mullen.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The issue needs to be addressed. All of us stand with the nurses in wanting this dispute resolved and in recognising and putting a value on the work they do. I hope that this can be done in the short term because, as Senator Devine said, we do not want to go back to the days when Fianna Fáil was in power and we had nine days of disputes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ardagh made a point regarding anti-social behaviour and drug dealing in the city. It is a matter of huge concern. I highlight to the Senator that her concerns might be better articulated to the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, who has responsibility for drugs and local drugs task forces, and to the Minister for Justice and Equality through a Commencement matter. The local...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator had party colleagues there recently and might be able to speak for them.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The point Senator Mullen made was about the humanitarian crisis and the need for this country to show leadership in that regard.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: To receive a more expeditious answer, it might be more appropriate to raise the matter in the Commencement debate. Senator Conway made an important point about his proposal for an all-party friendship group for Gaelic games. I hope, however, that the friendship group will not be looking for tickets. As the Oireachtas has strong links with the GAA, I hope we can advance the Senator’s...

Seanad: Housing Provision: Statements (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I was in Carlow last weekend-----

Seanad: Housing Provision: Statements (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I dtus báire, bronnaim mo bhuíochas agus mo chomhghairdeas don Aire as ucht an méid oibre atá déanta aige. The Minister is passionate, understanding and is delivering. He deserves our support and our credit for what he is doing. This is not about trying to score political points, as some Members opposite always seem to be trying to do. This debate is about the...

Seanad: Housing Provision: Statements (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Can I just say-----

Seanad: Housing Provision: Statements (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister is correct in his analysis. We must increase supply and we must build. Housing will not be solved by gimmicks like rolling billboards or by motions of no confidence in the Minister. That is not good politics. We must do what the Minister has already outlined. What is important is what the Minister spoke about already in his remarks. I refer to policy change. All of us in...

Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I thank my colleague and friend, Senator Reilly, for tabling this important motion. I also acknowledge the work of Councillor Tom O'Leary on the motion for which I thank him. Earlier today, we had a very good debate on housing and now, in tandem, we are looking at another aspect of housing. While many Senators have spoken about rural Ireland,...

Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Once people amble home as well. Last summer, I visited a friend of mine in Philadelphia whose mother was living in an independent living apartment complex. It was fantastic. She had her own kitchen, dining room, bedroom, bathroom and sitting room in a complex supported by the suite of services required. To add to it, there was even a swimming pool. I am giving this as an example. We...

Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Acting Chairman knows me too well.

Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Acting Chairman has aged well since we left college together. I have not.

Seanad: Directly Elected Mayors: Statements (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for returning to the House. It is disappointing that the number of people participating in the debate is so small given its importance. I am an unapologetic supporter of the newly created position of directly elected mayor and will be a very strong advocate for it. I welcome the debate and the concept. I have met directly elected mayors in the...