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Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I cast my mind back to the establishment of a number of radio stations, aided and abetted by the former Minister, Ray Burke. We know what happened there.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: On the subject of spin units, the Fianna Fáil Party, which was in government for a while, had a particular unit-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: They had a couple, actually.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I know Senator Clifford-Lee is trying to assert herself here but it is important to listen as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Clifford-Lee has used that phrase in the House a couple of times.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I can assure the Senator-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: If Senator Clifford-Lee wants to throw things at me that is fair enough, but one thing she cannot accuse me of is that. I have never done that.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I have never made an untoward comment like that in this House and nor do I ever intend to.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am disappointed with the remarks of Senator Clifford-Lee because, in my time as Leader of the House, I have worked with colleagues on the Opposition benches, including the Independent benches, to bring people together rather than divide.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I really object to this. I do not do personal attacks and I am never personal in anything I do or say as Leader or as a politician. I am never personal in here. Senator Clifford-Lee's remark was very disappointing.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Clifford-Lee's comment is very disappointing. I am never in this House-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am disappointed at the remarks of Senator Clifford-Lee. I am definitely not misogynistic and I ask her to withdraw the remark.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not misogynistic, and I will stand up for myself on all occasions.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am very upset. I enjoy the rough and tumble of politics but I have never in my 12 years in the Oireachtas been personal or made personal charges against people. I make a political charge and the Members of the House will vouch for that. I am very disappointed.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I can assure Senator Clifford-Lee that I have known members of her party for more than 30 years and we have never once had a cross word on a personal level. I work with Members every day. I compromise and work with people. I engage in the banter of political life but I never get personal. I am very disappointed and most upset-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden raised the issue that was raised yesterday by Senator Nash. The Revenue Commissioners are updating their concessionary flat rate expenses practice. It is a review. Despite the comments of Senator Leyden, the Fourth Estate does not govern the country. Policy is set by the Government. The Revenue Commissioners are independent of the Government and they are in charge of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: To make a final point to Senator Leyden, the practice he refers to is being withdrawn only where the Revenue Commissioners are satisfied there is no longer a legally valid basis to the issue. We should let the review conclude and then have a debate on it. On the important point raised by Senator Devine regarding air pollution and climate change, that is the reason the Minister for...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2018: Referral to Joint Committee (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2018 copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 20th November, 2018, be referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in accordance with Standing Order 71(3)(k), which, not later than 29th November, 2018,...

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Maidin amárach ar 10.30.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2018 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 4.45 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes; No. 2, Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2018 - Second Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 and to...