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Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: If Senator Norris wants to participate-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Given that we have a recess next week and this is a very-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, absolutely.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. This is to facilitate the House as it is important, given the extreme sensitivity of the issue and that it is a matter of urgency. Senators Mark Daly, Conway-Walsh, Boyhan, Humphreys and Leyden contributed on the issue. I thank and compliment Senator Boyhan for his very personal contribution on the Order of Business. This is an historical wrong and, as we know, people have been...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Government must respond immediately and effectively. If there needs to be an independent inquiry, let us have it. Let us give the Minister, Deputy Zappone, the space and time to do this. As Senator Norris suggests, she has only one interest. I have heard some people coming in and talking about an information tracing Bill. There is a reason for the delay, and it is not as easy as some...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It may not be possible to do it today but we will certainly endeavour to do it over the next couple of weeks.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I give a commitment on that. Senators Daly, Richmond and Feighan mentioned An Garda Síochána. It is important we support members of An Garda and front-line emergency workers, including those of the fire brigade and ambulance service, when it comes to stress. We can have a debate on that with the appropriate Minister. Senator Lawless raised the outcome of the referendum. I join...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: All the information should be put in the public domain. It is about justice and I hope GSOC will publish the report so we can allow for the investigation outcomes to be published. I hope we can get answers for the family so they can get real justice. I do not say this to in any way gloss over the contributions of Members but we should definitely stand united in supporting the family in its...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I should also congratulate Senator Bacik, who reached the milestone of 50 at the weekend. I wish her a happy birthday. I am digressing for a moment. Senator Paul Daly's point is one that would, again, make the Seanad relevant in terms of the agricultural community. We have an agriculture sub-panel as part of our electoral system. I would be happy to support a debate on the issues raised...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I very much live in the real world. I have my finger on the pulse of the people every day, which is why I enjoy being a Member and being involved in public life. If Senator Gallagher wanted to quote me correctly, he would have referred to the website I gave him with access to the information. He should reflect on that.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Feighan made an important contribution. Under the previous Government, the Garda Training College in Templemore was reopened. Garda recruitment is open to the public and the closing date is 6 June. I hope that people who are interested in An Garda Síochána will apply to become members. I am proud of the fact that the party that founded An Garda Síochána has...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Wilson is definitely spoiling for a fight today. My friendship with him predates our election to the House and I will not rise to his bait on this occasion. Senator Davitt raised an important point about a potential anomaly. I suggest as a matter of urgency that he tables a Commencement Matter on the matter as he will get an answer more quickly. I am sure the Cathaoirleach would...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise to Senator Gallagher. I did not realise he had proposed an amendment to the Order of Business. It is my hope that the Minister will come to the House the week we come back. I will endeavour to have that debate. I did not realise the Senator had proposed an amendment.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose, notwithstanding the order of the House, that the proceedings on No. 3, statements on the report of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee entitled Report on Children's Mental Health Services, shall adjourn at 4 p.m., if not previously concluded.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The debate on the Bill was late starting by ten minutes. To be fair, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Katherine Zappone, is due here at 7 p.m. As she has a meeting at 8.30 p.m., she must leave here by 8.20 p.m. I have no problem extending this debate by the ten minutes required and then to facilitate the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs who must leave by 8.20 p.m.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: This matter is debatable afterwards and we will be back here in two weeks' time.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: No. We should complete this debate tonight and have it done. This debate was scheduled, which we agreed at a group meeting.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I know that there are many leaders, potential leaders, wannabe leaders and future leaders.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, we agreed at the group meeting the amount of time that would be allocated for this debate tonight. I am happy to continue until 7.20 p.m. when the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs will arrive.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: To be fair, the Minister for Justice and Equality has indicated that he wants to complete this debate tonight.