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Seanad: Order of Business (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: We will have a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Could Senator Daly repeat that?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 16 Members of the House for their contributions on the Order of Business. I am happy to withdraw the motion, resubmit it and have a debate on another occasion rather than to divide the House on an issue we assumed had cross-party support. I will not divide the House on an important issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will do that. Senators Horkan, McDowell, Conway-Walsh and Norris raised the issue of homelessness following today's announcement. It is disappointing to see the current figure. The issue is a priority of Government. Rebuilding Ireland provides for an investment of €6 billion in multi-annual funding. We accept that there is a crisis in the homelessness area. It is distressing...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I think that is Newmarket.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: If a publican decides to close his or her premises tomorrow that is his or her prerogative and I will not castigate anyone for doing that. It is the choice of publicans.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. Senators McDowell and Humphreys raised the metro and the need for planning in Dublin. I refer my two esteemed colleagues to the Ireland 2040 plan. That is what this Government is about, namely, ensuring that we plan for the development and growth of the entire country. The points made are valid and I am happy to have such a debate with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport,...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Conway-Walsh and Bacik noted that we have made progress in our jurisdiction. There is a duty and an obligation on those who cover trials to do so in a sensitive manner. We are dealing with cases of vulnerable people and we need to support and encourage them. All of us, in our roles, have a duty to work with people. It is important that we handle these matters with sensitivity....

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: On Brexit, I want to commend the visit of the Committee on European Affairs and to commend Senator Richmond on his work on the Seanad Special Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. We have heard the views of the Tánaiste, the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy McEntee, and An Taoiseach, and they have not demurred...

Seanad: Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2017 (Increase in Number of Ordinary Members of An Bord Pleanála) Order 2018: Motion (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2017 (Increase in Number of Ordinary Members of An Bord Pleanála) Order 2018, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 21st February, 2018.”

Seanad: Councillors' Conditions: Statements (29 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, the debate will resume on 24 April. Rather than having five or six Senators speak for one minute each, perhaps some of them will take the opportunity to speak when the debate resumes.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the quality of water intended for human consumption, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018 – Committee and Remaining Stages to be taken at 12.45 p.m.; No. 3, motion for the information of...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is Committee and Remaining Stages.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That was agreed with the group leaders last week. It is Committee and Remaining Stages. There is a mistake on the Order Paper.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is not correct.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden can oppose the Order of Business if he wishes.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden is wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Cathaoirleach caught me on the hop. I thank the 15 Members of the House for their contributions on the Order of Business. We have had 15 hours of debate on the Data Protection Bill. The reason we put the four-hour limit on it today was to give structure to the business of the House to facilitate Members because of other legislation coming through. If we include the four hours from...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am quite happy to let it roll over, if that is what people want. There is a duty on us to have the Bill concluded before the Easter recess because it must be enacted by early May. I am happy to allow for its continuation after the Private Members' business if the House so wishes. I will be guided by the House on it.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: If the need arises.