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Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 15 Members for their contributions to the Order of Business. Quite understandably, ten Members raised the issue of the cervical cancer scandal. Senators Ardagh, Boyhan, Conway-Walsh, Humphreys, Conway, Leyden, Ó Céidigh, Norris, Ó Ríordáin and Davitt spoke about it. I agree that it is time leadership was shown and required by those who, as Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ó Céidigh has a Bill before the House and it can be debated during his group's Private Members' time. It is important to provide solutions. That is what Members of the Upper House should do, namely, be proactive in offering solutions. I commend Senator Ó Céidigh on doing so. Senator Feighan raised the direct flights from Hong Kong to Dublin and Beijing to...

Seanad: Prohibition of Conversion Therapies Bill 2018: Second Stage (2 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, to the House and I thank her for taking the Bill. I understand the great humanity and compassion she brings to her job in respect of this particular issue. It is always hard to follow the father of the House but, in the time allocated to me, I will start at the end of Senator Norris's speech. Despite the progress we have made as a...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend all Members of the House for their participation in this very important legislation. I commend the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, on his engagement, for listening and stewardship. It is important that, as Senator Higgins said, it is a single piece in the jigsaw but it sends out a very clear message from the country's Parliament. It addresses the needs of women and children primarily,...

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I dtús, cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. This debate about Project Ireland 2040 is about the strategic vision we have for Ireland and, in my case, for Cork. Cork lies at the heart of Project Ireland 2040. I welcome the strong inclusion of Cork and the south in the plan and, as Senator Coffey correctly said, it is important that we focus on delivery of the objectives in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. a1, motion regarding the seventh report of the Committee of Selection, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 1, motion regarding joint meeting of three joint committees, to be taken on the conclusion of No. a1, without debate; No. 2, statements on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, to be taken at...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leas-Chathaoirleach should have given her more time.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Could Senator Ó Domhnaill repeat the order? I cannot find what he is referring to.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Your impartiality in the Chair, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, is only reflected in your treatment of the Government Members as opposed to the Opposition Members.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I assure you, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, that I will respond to all contributions on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: On this very auspicious, historic and important day glacaim ar mo shon féin agus ar son an Rialtais fíor fáilte le na Seanadóirí nua, an Seanadóir Marshall agus an Seanadóir Lawlor. I welcome them to the House. I pay tribute to them on their historic victory and wish them every success in their tenure in this House. I welcome the new Senators and commend...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: We very much welcome Sinn Féin's support for Senator Marshall and commend the party members on that.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Tánaiste to the Chamber. He is present for a debate. I thank him for the work he is doing on behalf of all of us on the island of Ireland on the Brexit issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Today is a great day for our new Members and I salute them and welcome them. We will put the swords back into the scabbard today but after today we will resume hostilities.The new Senators are very welcome and I hope they enjoy the day. Fourteen Members of the House have raised the issue of cervical cancer. As Leader of the House and leader of the Fine Gael group, I join all Members in...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: -----and, second, the misinformation that is contained in some of them. This matter highlights the need for an electoral commission to tackle such misinformation. Senator Norris also raised the transgender issue. I do not have clarity for him on that matter but I will endeavour to obtain it. I beg his indulgence in that regard. Senator Ó Donnghaile referred to Lord Kilclooney, as...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am happy to accept Senator Ó Domhnaill's amendment to the Order of Business. I join Senator Gallagher in asking that the 1890 telephone number be reviewed. It beggars belief that when one calls a Department, one is charged an astronomical amount of money. As Senator Feighan said, it is an outdated model of delivery. I would be happy to have a debate on the matter in the House....

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will endeavour to have the Minister come to the House as soon as is possible.

Seanad: Local Government Accountability Bill 2018: First Stage (1 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Joint Meeting of Three Joint Committees: Motion (1 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the Joint Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection, the Joint Committee on Education and Skills and the Joint Committee on Health, in accordance with their orders of reference, may hold a joint meeting or meetings for the purpose of considering the experiences of people with disabilities in accessing employment, and may...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Commissioner Phil Hogan (26 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar an gcéad dul síos, gabhaim buíochas leis an gComisinéir as ucht na hóráide iontaí a thug sé inniu. In welcoming Mr. Hogan I also welcome his former constituency colleague and friend, Minister of State, Deputy John Paul Phelan, to the Visitors' Gallery. The Commissioner's address to the Seanad today is, as Senator McDowell has said, timely and...