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Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I have every confidence-----

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I have every confidence-----

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The State Examinations Commission is an independent body which operates and is responsible for the running of our State exams. It appoints examiners to correct junior certificate and leaving certificate papers. It behoves all of us as public representatives to uphold the integrity and not to create fear or scaremonger about the process and outcome of the leaving certificate results. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not saying the Senator said that but she is inferring that by her commentary. Let us make it quite clear that a rigorous examiner process is gone through. Their work is monitored by examiners who are experienced supervisors and by senior members of the examination team who go through sample papers and check the exam scripts during every week that the exam correction season is on. This...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I heard what the Senator said.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The confusion-----

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I think the sunstroke is not on this side of the Chamber. Senator Norris referred to the presidential election. My best contribution to the presidential election is to stay out of it.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Perhaps if I got the 20 nominations I could run. I am sure Fianna Fáil would sign my papers in the morning to get rid of me.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: We will await the decision of An tUachtarán on his position before we have a debate on the presidential election. I think that Senator Norris saying the political parties are rigging the system is incorrect. It is not rigged. The Constitution makes provision for 20 Members of the Oireachtas and four county or city councils to nominate a candidate. That is open to all people. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: As a proud Cork man, may I welcome my fellow Corkonians to the Gallery.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: In keeping with the sporting theme, I know west Cork is supposed to be the home of football but if we have a couple of footballers in the Gallery we could do with them on Sunday week. The group is very welcome.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: In the spirt of compromise and partnership that we have a rolling debate-----

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: -----that we would have one Minister for one part of the debate and the next day we would have a second Minister. I am not against the Senator. I am trying to help her out.

Seanad: Education (Digital Devices in Schools) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the publication of the Bill and commend Senator Craughwell for facilitating this debate on digital safety. Some Members come at this debate from several perspectives, for example, as legislators and as former teachers, including Senators Craughwell and Ó Ríordáin and me. We are concerned as to whether we can balance the benefits that undoubtedly accrue from...

Seanad: Education (Digital Devices in Schools) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is what we did in Knocknagree on the border of Cork and Kerry. However, today's world is far smaller. One can Facetime one’s nephews or nieces and my father can Facetime his grandchildren and watch them performing tasks on the farm, which is extraordinary. I wish to raise the issue of loot boxes in the gaming industry as part of this debate. It is a different issue but I wish...

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State's commitment to this House in his role as Minister of State in the Department of Health. I commend Senator Freeman for her work. It is important that we recognise we are in a time of reform in the health system. It is important also to put on record that under the stewardship of the current Minister, mental health has been a priority and at the heart of what...

Seanad: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: As Leader of the House, it is my pleasure to welcome back my former colleague and friend, the former Cathaoirleach and Senator, Mr. Pat Moylan, with whom I had the pleasure of serving. He was one of the fairest and most impartial Cathaoirligh and I know I tested his patience on many occasions. His many years of refereeing were put to good use. He is looking great and it is good to see him...

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement: Statements (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, there seems to be some confusion regarding the Order of Business. I understand the order was for group spokespersons to contribute but I am happy to amend that if Senators want other Members to be able to contribute.

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement: Statements (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am happy to do that if it what Senators want.