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- Seanad: Business of Seanad (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: They are the same dogs that Senator Norris is barking with every day.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: There has been much commentary about the Bill. The programme for Government committed to a new judicial appointments Bill. There was pre-legislative scrutiny and a change in Ministers for Justice and Equality. The current Minister has made changes to the Bill and engaged concertedly and extensively on it. I am satisfied that what we have proposed and agreed will allow us to address-----
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: May I finish?
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: We will be able to address the areas of concern outlined by the Members. I am happy that-----
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I am not.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: It was agreed by the House last Thursday.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: On a point of information, the GRECO report was published in draft format. There was an opportunity for Government to engage and it did. Clarifications were sought and other information was given following which amendments were proposed to the Bill by the Minister. I refer Senators to the draft Bill and the final draft of the GRECO report. I ask Members to read the draft and amended...
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I did not say that.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I never said that.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Norris is filibustering again. I never said that; he should check the record.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I know what is coming. I hear it every day.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: The Minister is not here yet.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, is the Senator allowed to name people who are not here to defend themselves?
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: It is okay for Senator Norris to make comments but it is not okay for us to rebut what he is saying.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: With respect, a Chathaoirligh, if I may, this is a debate on a substantive piece of legislation and to trivialise and personalise it ill behoves Members of the House. We should have a debate on a substantive issue. If Members have a legitimate concern, as some do, around the composition of the Bill and what it is trying to do, that is fine. However, to come in here and personalise-----
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: If I may, this is important. To make personalised attacks on Ministers and Members of the Government is unfounded and downright wrong.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I thought Senator Norris could not get a copy of the GRECO report.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I am glad the Senator has changed his mind after his outburst last week and on social media. It is great that he can reflect.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I would love to. I would be happy to contribute to the debate. I would be more than happy to bring my insight into the Bill, unlike the contributions of some Members for the past two hours.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, Senator Craughwell was the Member who came into the House for the last month complaining about the appointment and methodology around the presidency, and giving out about his cosy cartel that he cares about.