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Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The highest ever spend-----

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is the highest ever spend in the history of the State on health and something is fundamentally wrong. I ask the Senators to reflect on that. Senator Norris raised two issues.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: In terms of home care packages, I have not got the figures to which Senator Gavan referred but it is a bit unfair to come in when Senator Colm Burke is not here to defend himself and raise the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: If the Senator wants to take it up again, I would be happy to have him debate it but to be fair, the Government has increased the number of home care packages and home help hours that are available.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: If the Senator had his way, the Government would do nothing.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Norris and Ó Ríordáin raised the issue of the eighth amendment. I would say to Senator Norris that it is not the Government's to lose. This is a democracy. It is up to the people to make a decision. It is up to the Members of the Oireachtas to show leadership and, if they are for repeal, to go out and campaign for it, not to come in here criticising those who are...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Votáil 100 is an important event in the history of our country. It is right and proper we celebrate the women who have been and are elected to the Houses of the Oireachtas. Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell raised the issue of An Post and commended its chief executive, David McRedmond. It is good to see An Post going in the right direction. It is about all of us using the service. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important there is parent representation on the expert advisory group's sub-committee. I would be happy to talk to the Minister again on the matter. Senators Feighan and Coghlan raised the issue of the House of Lords vote on Brexit yesterday and the statement it sends. We should all reflect on what the House of Lords voted on yesterday. The Seanad Brexit committee, which Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not getting into that debate today. Senator Warfield is also right on the LGBT issue. Some of those people would not give us any rights at all. That must be highlighted and called out.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (18 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise for digressing. I am not asking this question in response to the specific petition. Given the response from the Department, in terms of allowing for flexibility for people to work from home or from a remote location, can we perhaps look at encouraging and promoting the idea of tax incentives? I am aware that the tax incentives are a matter for the Department of Finance. We all...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (18 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I agree with the approach.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (18 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (18 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am hanging a hat loosely on the Central Bank. I do not mean nationalisation. We should promote the issue of literacy around financial products and in dealing with financial institutions. Can we put that in the agenda for a future meeting?

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (18 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise for interrupting.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Childcare Support Bill 2017 - Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. with the time allocated to group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and that of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes; No. 2, statements on Northern Ireland and the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, to be taken at 4 p.m. and to conclude no later than 5.30 p.m.,...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Who gave it to the Senator?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The schools were open last week.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: They were back last week.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am just giving information to the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is rhetoric.