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

Jerry Buttimer: It is not a matter for cheering.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The matter was raised by Senators Ardagh, Gallagher, Ó Ríordáin and Devine. I do not know to whom Senator Ó Ríordáin was referring in regard to belittling the strike.

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

Jerry Buttimer: All Members know that it is the prerogative of a union to go on strike. It is important to recognise that we have a public sector pay deal and there have been significant changes to the pay scales and salaries of public sector workers. At this late stage, I hope the Labour Court will engage in further discussion with all sides. All Members recognise the importance of our nurses and the...

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Special Joint Committee on Climate Action, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, address to Seanad Éireann by an t-Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, Mr. John Horan, to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and conclude not later than 3.30 p.m.; No. 3, statements on local government: directly elected mayors, to be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 3 p.m., if not previously concluded or to resume at the conclusion of No. 4, Private Members' business; No. 2, Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 3 p.m. with the time allocated to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not sure what that means. I thank the 12 Members of the House for their contributions on the Order of Business. On foot of your opening remarks, a Chathaoirligh, on my behalf as Leader of the House and on behalf of all Members, I commend you on your discretion, fairness, flexibility and good humour to all of us. Those who criticise you for your manner of chairing do you and your...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that. It is important we stand in solidarity with our Cathaoirleach, who should not have had to come in this morning to read out that information for Members. I ask all Members to reflect on their contributions, especially on the Order of Business. I can take the political battle. The Cathaoirleach is impartial and apolitical. I know he gets it from all sides.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a good point. Senator Horkan raised Brexit. It is important we all stand with the Government in wearing the green jersey. The Minister, Deputy Coveney, commented that it is about us as a country holding our nerve. It is a matter of ensuring that the current backstop proposal relating to the Border is the only option on the table. Michel Barnier said that the question of limiting...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose that we suspend until 12.45 p.m.

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018: Second Stage (23 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire go dtí an Teach. Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil léi as ucht an Bhille seo. In welcoming this Bill and the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, I first of all compliment the Minister on her common sense approach to Brexit. I ask some of our parliamentary colleagues across the water to pay attention to some of what the Minister has said about a...

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018: Second Stage (23 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I heard the Cathaoirleach telling us on the Order of Business this morning that we should stick to our time limit.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business for today is No. 1, motion re arrangement for the sitting of the House on Tuesday, 29 January 2019 to facilitate the address to the House by uachtarán an Chumainn Lúthchleas Gael, Mr. John Horan, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion re appointment of Mr. Paul Meegan to the membership of the Policing Authority, to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose a minute's silence at the end of the Order of Business and we will have that tribute in due course again.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank all Members of the House for their contributions. I join with Senators Dolan, Bacik, Byrne, Devine, Higgins, Feighan, Paddy Burke and Coghlan in speaking about the commemorations yesterday. Ar an gcéad dul síos, gabhaim mo fíor buíochas agus mo chomghairdeas le gach duine a bhí páirteach sa chomóradh. Bhí sé an-spioradúil agus...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will obtain information for the Senator on that. I agree completely that the arts and creativity are integral to who we are. Earlier, the Oscar nominations were announced and we can all see the success of the Irish in the arts. The Senator is right to ask that we consider this matter. The Joint Committee on Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is debating it this week but I would be...

Seanad: Address by President of the Gaelic Athletic Association: Motion (22 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with Standing Order 57(2) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the President of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), Mr. John Horan, be invited to address Seanad Éireann on Tuesday, 29th January, 2019 and, unless otherwise ordered, the following...

Seanad: Appointment to Policing Authority: Motions (22 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann recommends, pursuant to section 62C(7) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that Mr. Paul Mageean be appointed by the Government to be a member of the Policing Authority."

Seanad: Appointment to Policing Authority: Motions (22 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann recommends, pursuant to section 62C(7) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that Dr. Vicky Conway be appointed by the Government to be a member of the Policing Authority."

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (15 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend the petitioner on submitting this petition. We are all conscious of the need to reduce the volume of plastic and plastic waste, particularly in supermarkets. The Government has made the use of plastic an issue. The committee must work with the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate Action and Departments to ensure the use of plastic packaging in shops is reduced. During a weekly...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (15 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Chairman for agreeing to keep the petition open. The issue of gaming, gambling, loot boxes and young people will become more prominent and I hope the committee can do some work on it. I propose that we do so in the spring.