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Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that the section is not part of the Bill but there is a duty, in terms of the transfer in the jurisdiction boundaries, between the city and the county regarding the city and county sheriff, and the coroner. The point that I made last night, and I make again tonight, and I shall keep doing so, is that it is about the provision of services for the people. The Minister said that 19%...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I do hope that between the Department of Justice and Equality and the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government that there is a tie-up. Also, as the Minister of State has said, there is the Department of Health in terms of the HSE, the educational training boards, ETBs, and the Department of Education and Skills. This is not just about local government. This is about the ETB,...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: My comment relates to the point made by Senator Lombard. It is not about the city-county but the establishment of local electoral areas. A coach and four has been driven through estates and left people feeling completely confused. I wish to return to the fundamental point that I made about the drawing up of boundaries. I wonder whether the people who map boundaries understand the work. I...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: This is about identity and giving people ownership and embracing the change that is about to take place. As Senator Lombard stated, it is about the register of electors, which must be completed by 15 February.It is important that resources be devoted to advertising and giving information to the citizens regarding their local election area or their ward in the city. One must also remember...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that point and I am not talking down any clock. There is no clock and we did not set any-----

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I assure Senator Ned O'Sullivan that I want this Bill to pass tonight and I will be voting to pass this Bill tonight.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not normally contribute to legislation, as Leader, but this is about my city and I make no apology for standing up for my city and for articulating views on behalf of`the people of Cork. I apologise if I am labouring the point and I reflect on the views expressed by Senator Warfield and I will not contribute on Galway at all in the debate. It would be remiss of me, as Leader of the...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: One would nearly be afraid to talk any more.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State's comments on the role of former politicians. I am curious and a little worried about the composition of the oversight committee provided for in section 18(2)(a) and section 18(2)(b), comprising a chairperson and two ordinary members. I hope that the ordinary committee could be extended to include people who have served as former councillors or public...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to make one further point. We should not be short-sighted in our short-termism regarding the need for the retention of the oversight committee. It will have a very valuable role to play for a considerable time. Short-termism should not be just a couple of weeks or months and the committee should be there for longer than that.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The section we are dealing with now is fundamental to where we are going. Project Ireland 2040's provision for both the city and county of Cork is about expanding the city. As the Senator said, it is also about ensuring that we do not create a doughnut effect. As mentioned last night, we will almost build a new city from Navigation House down to Páirc Uí Chaoimh, along Monahan...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad that people are co-operating.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Mackinnon report, which I am sure that Members have read prior to the debate, included a metropolitan area plan to be on a statutory basis that would provide a structure for local government in Cork. Its preparation and implementation would be overseen by a board of ten members drawn from the city and county. The report linked to the planning and development Bill from the Minister of...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: This section and the comments we have heard tonight reinforce my point about the importance of the oversight committee being kept in place. Senator Lombard was on the money when he referred to the commercial rate base and said we cannot expect the few to pay for the many. There is acceptance that the vibrancy of Little Island and Ringaskiddy, to name but two places, in remaining in the...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope the Minister of State will do the same on the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Under the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2018, there is provision for the commencement of the process of city and county development plans. The points made by Senator Burke are very important, especially when we speak about regional spatial and economic strategies, in this case for a new Cork. We must provide a bit of flexibility to the city and county here so that as part of this...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: -----might experience something of the parliamentary practice of calling votes.

Seanad: Message from Dáil (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business today is No. 1, Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2018 - Committee and Remaining Stages, beginning at 2.45 p.m.; No. 2, Finance (African Development (Bank and Fund) and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2018 - Second Stage, to be taken on conclusion of No. 1, with time allocated to group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and all other...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (18 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is possibly the last of the good news from Senator Devine for a while-----