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Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that point that there is a need for those in the hotel industry to reflect upon their pricing policy.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is also important as part of the debate that we recognise that the 9% was instrumental in creating thousands of jobs and that is something we should not forget. Senator Conway-Walsh raised the very important issue of the audiology misdiagnosis and I know that the HSE have been in contact with all of the families involved. That is my information but the Senator may have different information.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I agree with the Senator, there needs to be complete transparency and accountability as regards how a health service executive handles situations like this. It might be a little premature to talk about redress, but what we need to put in place is a suite of measures to support the families and the people or children affected. I agree with the Senator on that and I will take that back to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I agree that it should be fair. I will get into trouble for saying the following, but will do so anyway. Sometimes, decisions from An Bord Pleanála beggar belief. An oral hearing takes place at which people engage, but it feels sometimes like a token gesture. As such, the Senator makes a relevant point. Senator Hopkins raised the important issue of home help. She is correct that we...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. That is why the Minister for Justice and Equality is having it. I replied to Senator Gavan during the week that the referendum is about the value we put on women. One of the issues we will have in the referendum is who will oppose it. The 50% balance required in broadcasting and the referendum commission might be an interesting issue. It is an important referendum, which is why the...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad shall meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, 17th July, 2018, and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended; (b) the Order of Business shall be taken at the commencement of public business."

Seanad: Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 12) (Reservation of vocational training places) Order 2018: Motion (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 12) (Reservation of vocational training places) Order 2018, a copy of which was laid before Seanad Éireann on 26th June, 2018.”

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Are there mongrel foxes too?

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I make my proposal, I concur with the remarks made while the joint committee was meeting in private session. This is one of the most important petitions we have had before us on the provision of orchestras in Ireland. The nation has been very well served by the National Symphony Orchestra and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Those of us who sit in the bowels of RTÉ on a Tuesday...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (11 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I concur with the Chairman. I have made my proposal, not in an adversarial way but, as the Chairman said, to seek clarity on the issue as there is confusion. We have both met people from Cork who are directly affected by it. They have a genuine passion and interest in orchestral provision in RTÉ and Ireland. I am aware that Deputy Eugene Murphy feels the same way. The proposal has...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: At the risk of incurring the wrath of the Cathaoirleach, before I outline the Order of Business, I also wish to welcome Alison, Caoimhe and their father, Bart, who come from a very distinguished family of public servants from Cork. I hope they are enjoying their summer holidays. I commend the family for its service and I join with the Cathaoirleach in welcoming them. The Order of Business...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I have no idea. It should not take overly long. The Order of Business was agreed by all sides of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: No. 6, Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 - Committee Stage (Resumed), to be taken on conclusion of No. 5 and to be adjourned no later than 6.45 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 7, Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016 - message from Dáil Éireann, to be taken at 6.45 p.m., with the contributions of Senators not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Did Senator Daly say "the right honourable Member"?

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of information, the Fine Gael Party has not yet made a decision. The Senator is again misinforming the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Norris has been misinforming the House all week.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: He is being left-----

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: There he goes again.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 11 Members for their contributions to the Order of Business. The Cathaoirleach has caught me on the hop.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I join with Senators Daly, Norris and Feighan in their condemnation of the violence and attacks in Derry, which are unnecessary and unwanted. All of us condemn the provocation and attacks. As Senator Daly mentioned, we are on the edge of the marching season and of tomorrow's events in particular. I hope all who take part in tomorrow's marches are cognisant of all communities who live in...