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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...

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.