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Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: As an absolute republican, I would love to see Sinn Féin take its seats in Westminster where, as Senator Colm Burke rightly stated, it could change the course of events and have a key, positive influence. That was the point the Senator was making.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Mullen referred to the discrepancies between Garda figures and those of the CSO. I suggest that he table a Commencement matter on the issue, which is very serious. We cannot allow people to drink and drive and should condemn those who do so from the highest rooftop. Last week, we saw the passage of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. It is important that we allow An Garda...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of title: Physical Therapist) Regulations 2018: Referral to Joint Committee (16 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of title: Physical Therapist) Regulations 2018,copies of which have been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 1st June, 2018, be referred to the Joint Committee on Health, in accordance with Standing Order 71(3)(k),...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re judicial and extrajudicial documents in civil or commercial matters, back from committee, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re co-operation between courts of member states in the taking of evidence in civil or commercial matters, back from committee, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of No....

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Lawlor has less time now.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Name them.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Humphreys has only mentioned one Minister. He said "Ministers" plural.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 15 Members of the House for their contributions to the Order of Business. I will begin by again paying tribute to Emma Mhic Mhathúna, to whom Senator Bacik and other Members referred, to the other lady who died, to all victims of cancer and to all the victims of the CervicalCheck screening programme. As Senator Byrne said, Dr. Scally was before the Committee on Health...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: -----and overseeing new investment in public transport.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister is implementing an ambitious public transport plan for the types of vehicle we use.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not hear what Senator Diarmuid Wilson said.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The term "eunuch" comes to mind, but I will not paraphrase what Deputy Barry Cowen said.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Government has set an ambitious plan to have all new cars in 2030 zero-emissions capable. It is one of the most ambitious plans in Europe. Budget 2019 introduces a 1% VRT surcharge for new and imported diesel cars, in addition to an investment of €13 million in support of the use of electric vehicles. It also provides for the extension of VRT relief for hybrid cars to the end of...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: In addition, an investment of €9 million is being made to improve the public lighting network which will cut lighting costs for local authorities by 50%. All new buses bought for Bus Éireann which covers rural Ireland and Dublin Bus will be low emissions vehicles. I repeat for Senator Kevin Humphreys that the Government is committed to ensuring no further coal will be burned at...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: As I said in the last couple of days and will say again-----

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is the best suggestion Senator Wilson has made all day. I agree fully with Senator Bacik on the need for freedom of the press and to support members of the media in reporting unhindered and having access to institutions. We can never condemn in anything other than the strongest terms the deaths of journalists or interference with their work. We have had a tragic case this week, as...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I think some of it is correct, but in certain places-----

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabh mo leithscéal, a Chathaoirligh. In certain places, prices are unacceptably high. We must give value for money.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will support the restaurant sector across the board. Senator Reilly referred to changes to the Iarnród Éireann timetable. I do not have the relevant information to hand but it is important to acknowledge that there is a need to bring balance to timetabling. I support Senator Reilly on that. Senators Conway-Walsh and Wilson raised the issue of autism assistance dogs. The Irish...

Seanad: EU Regulation on the Service of Judicial or Extrajudicial Documents: Motion (11 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed...