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Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure Senator Clifford-Lee is ready.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to join with Senator Byrne in congratulating the organisers of Limerick Pride next weekend. I wish them well. I share with her the concerns she has raised regarding the condition of University Hospital Limerick notwithstanding the investment by Government. Senator Byrne is right to raise the issue around the air conditioning, in particular. It should not be broken in a hospital....

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is not a matter for me, it is a matter for Dublin Bus, the NTA and the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. I am sure we can articulate that viewpoint.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senator Ruane for her briefing today, and I apologise that I was not able to get to it. I think it is an important piece of work that she is undertaking. I also think that Deputy Catherine Byrne is a very proactive Minister of State at the Department, as was Senator Ó Ríordáin. We need to see the old concepts and precepts change and be challenged, and I commend the...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator made reference to a number of topics pertaining to child poverty including housing and water. I do not think one can gauge the importance of an issue like child poverty in housing or water by the number of words in a programme for Government. Senator Ó Ríordáin was part of a Government that had many different parts in its programme of Government. It attached...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ó Domhnaill raised the very important issue of foreign direct investment, and the need to have joined-up thinking. I would be happy to have the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Heather Humphreys, come before the House. It is an important issue, not only because of Brexit, but also because of the emerging trade wars taking place in many parts of the...

Seanad: Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 12) (Reservation of vocational training places) Order 2018: Referral to Joint Committee (3 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the proposal 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, be referred to the Joint Committee on Education and Skills, in accordance with Standing Order 71(3)(k), which, not later than 10th July,...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I report progress.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Private Members' business, Civil Law (Missing Persons) Bill 2016 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the nine Members who contributed to the Order of Business. They caught me on the hop. I was not really ready.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I was actually. Senator Horkan raised the issue of hospital waiting lists. They are a source of concern and Government has committed to a further allocation of funding to tackle the trolley crisis and reduce inpatient and outpatient waiting lists. We have some seen some action in terms of numbers. It is important to recognise that reducing waiting times is a priority for Government. We...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Is the Senator asking for that to be taken today?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Which one is it?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am slow to take it today on the basis that I had no foreknowledge of the motion coming before the House. I do not want to divide the House on a very important issue, which I know was raised by Senator Gavan previously, but could Senator Devine wait until next Tuesday because it is important that we get proper notification of a motion?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, there is a possibility. I do not want to divide the House. I have not read the motion, to be honest. I do not want to fly blind on this. I am not against the motion. If the Senator could wait until next Tuesday, I would be happy to take it then. Could the Senator submit it again on Tuesday? Senator Devine also raised the issue of the proposed sex offenders amendment Bill. This is...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The sex offenders (amendment) Bill is being drafted to update the Sex Offenders Act. We hope to publish it in the autumn. Senator Humphreys raised the issue of the good weather in the context of public order, health and safety and alcohol misuse. I went out to Dún Laoghaire pier on Tuesday night and got caught in traffic coming back in from the concert. The Senator makes the point...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator has a thing about the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I think we will head for the end line. Senator Byrne rightly welcomed the extra special needs assistants, SNAs, for Limerick. I commend her on her advocacy on behalf of Limerick. She is a very strong voice. It is good that more SNAs are being employed, particularly in the Limerick area. I join with Senator Byrne in calling on the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not have the schedule in front of me but, from memory, it will be the week of 10 July, but I am open to clarification on that. I will consult with the Senator after the Order of Business.