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Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Chathaoirleach, an Ard Mhéara, na comhairleoirí agus na Seanadóirí. Mar fhocal scoir, gabhaim fíorbhuíochas leis an Ard-Mhéara as ucht an dá óráid iontach agus stairiúil. Bhí siad an-siombalach.In welcoming and thanking the Lord Mayor, I will not delay the House further, as we have heard many...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: -----given the wonderful eloquence of the Lord Mayor.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ó Donnghaile knows I do not mean that in a nasty way.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that we welcome the Lord Mayor. In the history of the Seanad allowing people to address us, we have drawn on a large group. In the previous Seanad, the then Cathaoirleach, Senator Paddy Burke, invited Mr. Drew Nelson from the Orange Order to do so. This morning, we have the Lord Mayor of Belfast. I would contend that Cork will always be the second city even when we come...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: As the Lord Mayor stated, this is about collaborating and developing links. It is also about recognising that Belfast has made a significant journey in terms of peace and reconciliation, its economic development and its people. That is to be welcomed. We all recognise that the peace that has been won cannot be taken lightly. The Lord Mayor remarked on engaging with people. I hope that...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise to the Lord Mayor for the delay. Senator Norris is mad to get to the debate on the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: We spoke too soon.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: This week, the Tánaiste spoke in the Seanad about Brexit being about more than just economics, in that it was also about the lives of people. The Lord Mayor touched on that in her remarks. As a Government, we have been clear in our position, which has not changed. This is about the North and South being represented by our Government in achieving an outcome from Brexit, whatever that...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: When we talk about there being no hard border, we mean it. The Lord Mayor referred to the need for a return of devolved government. Her presence in this Chamber illustrates the importance of politics and democracy and her participation in this debate signifies that politicians get things done. We need a return of devolved government in the North. The DUP, Sinn Féin and the other...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Dé Céadaoin seo chugainn ar 10.30.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Copyright and Other Intellectual Property Law Provisions Bill 2018 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to be adjourned no later than 2.30 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2018 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 3 p.m.; No. 3, Health Service Executive (Governance)...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the nine Members of the House for their contributions on the Order of Business. I join you, a Chathaoirligh, in welcoming the Georgian Ambassador and his wife to the House. I am happy to accept the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Wilson. The motion Senator Wilson referred to concerns Georgia and the illegal decision of the Russian occupation regime in...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It genuinely believe it is an important matter. Senator Ó Ríordáin raised the issue of transport police. It is a very good suggestion and is one I have made myself. We should have a separate transport police to augment the work of An Garda Síochána on the ground. The issues of vandalism and attacks on passengers or personnel working on the Luas or DART services...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will certainly try to do that. I commend the local authorities in Dublin and the two councillors, Rebecca Moynihan and Deirdre Kingston, on their pilot scheme for sanitary products. It is a wonderful idea, and I would be happy to have the Minister come to the House to debate the matter. I welcome the investment in Ireland made by BASF, as described by Senator Marshall. It is both a...

Seanad: Situation in Georgia: Motion (7 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I neglected to include the Cathaoirleach’s involvement and participation in the trip to Georgia.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion re address to the House of the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Deirdre Hargey, on 8 November 2018, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 without debate; No. 3, statements on accessibility issues...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Did the Senator say 100,000 people were on hospital trolleys?

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is unfair.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Does the Senator support him?

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Did the Senator support him?