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Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: As someone who served on the county board, as the chair of my club, it is the most democratic, people-centred and community-based organisation in the world. I thank Mr. Horan, Mr. Alan Milton, Ms Teresa Rehill, and all of the staff at Croke Park, as well as the new ard stiúrthóir, Mr. Tom Ryan. I wish them every success.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Notwithstanding anything in today's Order of Business, I propose that item No. 3, statements on local government: directly elected mayors, will not adjourn at 6 p.m. and that the debate on the future of Europe does not take place.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: As I mentioned earlier to the Members-----

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is correct. There is no need for Senator Horkan to worry. He will have his debate.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Cassells, another good friend of mine, wants to see Meath play in a revitalised Páirc Tailteann. That is what the GAA does. I am proud of what we have achieved in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, notwithstanding some of the commentary. I commend the role that Frank Murphy has played in Cork GAA and Irish society. He has given decades of service to this association. He is a leader....

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Mar fhocal scoir, today is a wonderful day. The GAA is evolving, as it has done through the years unafraid of embracing change, be that in the form of the physical infrastructure of our stadia, the development of our games or the need to win the battle against technology, as Mr. Horan mentioned. The GAA brings out the best in us. It is the most democratic organisation in the country.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, a bhean chéile Paula, a mhic Jack agus Liam agus na daoine uaisle sa Public Gallery. Thug an tuachtarán oráid iontach agus lá stairiúil atá ann. Táimid ag ceiliúradh an méid oibre atá déanta ag an gCumann Luthchleas Gael i ngach áit sa tír. Gabhaim...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Ah Rose.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The backroom machine must not have been working upstairs.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That must be from where the Senator gets her looks.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Hopefully.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: On the importance of the decision, which is the democratic decision of the Chamber, the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, will not be available tonight, as I informed Senators prior to the vote. I am happy to accept the decision of the House, but the Minister of State will not be available tonight because she has ministerial appointments. The other result of the vote is that we have...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: No.

Seanad: Climate Action: Motion (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the Order of Seanad Éireann of 4th July, 2018, relating to the Special Joint Committee on Climate Action, be amended in paragraph (f)by the deletion of ‘31 January 2019’ and the substitution therefor of ‘28 February 2019.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Before we conclude, I give the House due notice that it is my intention as Leader to put the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 on the schedule of the Seanad every week until it is passed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is my prerogative as Leader.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to have that debate. Senator Colm Burke raised the issue of housing. We will have that debate tomorrow with the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy. I am happy to accept the amendment of Senator Ó Ríordáin to the Order of Business. I congratulate the Senator and Deputy Noel Rock on the Bill – it is an important...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will come back to that matter. Last week we had a very good debate on Brexit. The Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, was in the House previously to discuss the future of Europe. I will be very happy to have a debate on the benefits of membership and the importance of the European Union to Ireland post-Brexit, but, first, to be fair, we have not given the Minister of State due notice of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I was hoping the Cathaoirleach might give me a leath lá. On my behalf and that of the Government, I extend deepest sympathies to the families of Mícheal Roarty, Shaun Harkin, Daniel Scott and John Harley who were tragically killed at the weekend in Donegal, as well as the family of Jackie Griffin who was killed on the M50. The very worthwhile request by Senator McDowell for a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Devine should know that it is not a matter for cheering.