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Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to make a contribution.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I feel guilty, given that Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile was ag caint.

Seanad: Marine Spatial Planning: Statements (Resumed) (12 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The contributions of Senators, in particular Senator Coffey, on this issue are important. Last night Mr. Derek Mooney hosted an ongoing debate on the importance of our maritime environment during his radio programme. In the context of spatial planning, I refer to the decision of An Bord Pleanála to grant a licence to Indaver for an incinerator in the heart of Cork Harbour in...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (12 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Brendan Griffin, for being here and the strategic leadership he is showing in the Department. I do not want to be patronising when I say it is important for any Minister in any position to have passion, knowledge and a feel for his or her brief. I think the Minister of State has demonstrated that he has these qualities in abundance in his tourism and...

Committee on Public Petitions: Nursing Home Casebook: Ombudsman, Mr. Peter Tyndall (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Mr. Tyndall, Mr. Morgan and Ms Hanrahan and thank them for being here. The presence of the Ombudsman is always welcome. I will make two comments. I refer not only to today's publication but also to the fact that the role of the Ombudsman illustrates the importance of the office. The perspective the Ombudsman brings, while challenging, is refreshing, for which I thank him in a...

Committee on Public Petitions: Nursing Home Casebook: Ombudsman, Mr. Peter Tyndall (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I concur with that.

Committee on Public Petitions: Nursing Home Casebook: Ombudsman, Mr. Peter Tyndall (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Did Mr. Tyndall make a contribution to the public consultation process on that issue? Was he asked for his views on it?

Committee on Public Petitions: Nursing Home Casebook: Ombudsman, Mr. Peter Tyndall (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Has the Ombudsman had any involvement on the issue of home help hours in terms of the model of delivery of home help hours linked with keeping people at home for longer?

Committee on Public Petitions: Nursing Home Casebook: Ombudsman, Mr. Peter Tyndall (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The reason I ask is if we are looking at an alternative model of care in the context of nursing homes and the single unified model, we should look at how home help hours are allocated and what the carer or home help does. It is a conversation we also need to have.

Committee on Public Petitions: Nursing Home Casebook: Ombudsman, Mr. Peter Tyndall (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: As I know that it is different from what we are discussing today, I do not want to put Mr. Tyndall on the spot.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.; No. 2, statements on piloting a New Zealand-style community banking system through An Post, to be taken on conclusion of No. 1 and to conclude within 75 minutes, with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and all other...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not say that. The Senator should clarify that. He should be fair. If he wants to make a political charge, he should do so, but be fair.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: He can make a political charge but he cannot say that.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Be fair. Do not make political charges that are false.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: He just did.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: He just did.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is terrible stuff.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 15 Members of the House for their contributions on the Order of Business. At the end of the Order of Business I will propose an amendment that No. 4aon the Supplementary Order Paper, statements on incorrect birth registrations, be taken at 7 p.m. to conclude after 50 minutes. The arrangements for the business shall be that the contributions of group spokespersons are not to...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope that Members would be able to participate-----