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Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Let us have it when we come back. If it has to be changed, I have no problem with changing it.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: No. As Senator Gavan knows quite well, I deal in real facts. The real facts are that more houses are being built than last year and more people are being accommodated. Yes, we have an issue. I accept that. I have always said it. However, the matter cannot be solved overnight. The party - it could be his party's next coalition partner - beside whose members Senator Gavan is seated...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: -----construction industry.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Maria Byrne in congratulating the students from Scoil Íde on their success in the Intel Mini Scientist Competition. I also congratulate those at Troy Studios on their success. It shows that there is innovation and creativity in the schools. We commend our teachers, the students and their families. With "The Young Offenders", we have witnessed the success of our film...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: John Robb, exactly. There is Senator Norris in the South, but I was thinking about Members from the North.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not sure the Senator really is a queen.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: We can look at the method of electing Members as part of Seanad reform but, in the meantime, we have a vacancy and another is pending. I am sure there will be bargaining on what will happen in that regard. Perhaps there will not. The people will decide in any event. Senator Murnane O'Connor raised the issue of health and the report on waiting times which was released this morning. I am...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator did not say that in her contribution.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: She came in and castigated the Government for doing nothing.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I believe in giving the facts.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Murnane O'Connor is giving alternative facts.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The reality is extra funding of €200 million was made available, with more staff being recruited.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: There we go.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I wonder who drove them out of the country.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Noone raised the issue of folic acid and the need for a debate around that. It is important that we have a general holistic debate on health because there are very pertinent issues that get lost in the dynamics of the Order of Business in the House, where Members raise the most visible issues although there are other issues that are equally important. I will have that debate....

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I was going to say that I will leave that for another day. I would love to go on holidays with Senator Wilson, by the way. I think we would have a great time on holidays.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: We could maybe get a caravan on the ferry in the summer.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is an important issue because the issue of the islands is important. It is about connectivity and about ensuring people can live, in this case, on Tory Island and be allowed to have that choice. It is a very important issue and I do not mean to be frivolous about it. The Minister of State, Deputy McHugh has been involved and met with the islanders, and I hope there will be a successful...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: We could. I am doing my best today. Senator Norris raised the important issue of transport and I would be happy to have the Minister, Deputy Ross, come to the House. The Senator has been a long-time campaigner on certain issues in regard to Dublin transport. The Government is investing but it is an issue that we need to have addressed. I will have the Minister come to the House. I join...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to facilitate that. Senator Davitt raised the issue of the national planning and development framework.