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- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Markets in Financial Instruments Bill 2018 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 4.45 p.m.; No. 2, Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 – Committee Stage, to be taken at 5 p.m. or at the conclusion of No. 1, whichever is the later, and adjourned at 6.30 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 3, statements on the Disclosures Tribunal report, to be...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 11 Members for their contributions to the Order of Business. I agree with Senator Ardagh that we all need to take time to become familiar with the issue of the epidermolysis bullosa awareness week and the impact that it has on children. The Senator beautifully described them as butterfly children. We should all join with her in her advocacy and ensure that there is a pathway of...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I think the Senator will recognise that the Minister of State is proactive, is attempting to redress the cuts of the past decade and is trying to restore the pay and conditions of the Defence Forces.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: If the Minister of State had his head buried in the sand, we would not have had the White Paper or the evolutionary change we see in the Defence Forces. He is well aware of the needs of members of the Defence Forces, as we all are from our constituencies. We are very fortunate and we should commend the men and women of our Defence Forces on the extraordinary work they do both at home and...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Devine raised job losses in Dundalk, which are most disappointing and distressing for the families and the workers involved. Senator Nash also raised this as a Commencement matter with the Minister of State, Deputy Phelan. The Government's concern is for the workers directly affected by the announcement at this very difficult time for them and their families. Many of us have seen...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: We had a somewhat similar situation with Vita Cortex in Cork, as the Senator may recall from his time as a Minister of State.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: We collectively worked to try to rectify that situation. It is disappointing to see this happening today and it is unacceptable. All of us will work to ensure that the employees are treated properly. That is the best thing I can say to the Senators right now. It is disappointing. The Cathaoirleach indulged Senator Devine a little on the issue of the referendum on blasphemy, which I too...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: When I say "success", I mean they might get their deposits back. There can only be one victor, and to the victor go the spoils. Perhaps I should not say "the spoils", but to be elected Uachtarán, the Head of State of our country, is a huge honour and privilege, and I wish whoever that person may be next Friday every success and blessing in the job.I am smiling at Senator Norris, who...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: The ordinary person has a chance to run, but in light of the carry-on of some candidates during the nominating process, they should get tuition on the Constitution before any election-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: The question of Seanad reform is preoccupying the minds of many in this House, but it is important that we consider the process in the future.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I am coming to that. Senator Nash cheekily referred to the agreement. I am conscious that his party opted out of government after the previous election and would not join a new-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I accept that. Many of us can tell the story and have the scars to prove what happened. It is important that we allow the talks to commence and wish the negotiators well in their deliberations. Perhaps some of the Bills that Senator Nash has referenced are not fit to have gone any further than they have. Many of them are unworkable or unconstitutional.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Some are not ready to proceed any further, but perhaps some others should be discussed by the Dáil's Business Committee. We in the Seanad do our business in a prompt manner and do not delay legislation unnecessarily.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I meant those of us on the Government side, who are unlike other Senators who choose to obfuscate and, dare I say, waffle on certain Bills, but I will not go there now. Senator Butler raised an important-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: That is the word. I could not think of it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: The father of the House's use of the English language is far better than waffling.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Butler raised the issue of the Department of Education and Skills in the context of school buildings being left empty when schools move to new premises. That such lands and buildings could be used for a variety of purposes is worth considering, so I commend him on that. Regarding Senator Mac Lochlainn's comments, I am disappointed that Irish Water has again chosen not to meet public...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Some of our councillors in Donegal have raised the matter as well with-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Yes. Senator Hopkins deserves credit for her work with the Roscommon volunteer information service. She is a strong advocate for it. I congratulate the other aid centres on their upgrades and commend the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne, on the €1.2 million that he has allocated. Senator Hopkins shows the importance of working with groups in the community. I have no information for...
- Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I commend the Minister of State on his stewardship of the Bill. The point made by Senator Norris is one on which, as the Minister of State said, we should have a debate at a future date. The Minister of State and Senator Kieran O'Donnell were members of the Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis. The point that drove people daft was that nobody in the eyes of the ordinary...