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Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I know Senator Wilson will welcome it with open arms because he is a very fair-minded person. There is €1 billion for rural development under the Minister, Deputy Ring's Department. We will have that debate next week. On the issue raised by Senator Reilly, I would be happy to have the Minister, Deputy Ross, come to the House to address the matter of Dublin Airport and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not in charge of the Business Committee of the Dáil but we will have a debate in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I assure the House of that. It is a very important issue. Senator Richmond raised the issue of defibrillators and his support for Senator Swanick's Bill and for Deputy Noel Rock in the Lower House. Senator Davitt raised the important matter of the pay and condition of councillors. We will have that debate in the House next week. I will defer to that. Senator Burke raised the issue of...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will not be here on Thursday but I will endeavour through my office and Senator Noone, who is Deputy Leader, to have the matter resolved. If not, it will be next week. I cannot control the Minister's diary. I would rather have the Minister for Finance here than another Minister. He is the Minister for Finance and for Public Expenditure and Reform, and it is a serious matter.

Seanad: Sectoral Employment Order (Mechanical Engineering Building Services Contracting Sector) 2018: Motion (20 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Sectoral Employment Order (Mechanical Engineering Building Services Contracting Sector) 2018,copies of which have been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 25th January, 2018.”

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Regulations): Referral to Joint Committee (20 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:(i) Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 4(2)) (Designation of professions: counsellors and psychotherapists and establishment of registration board) Regulations 2017; (ii) Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 4(7)) (Membership of Council) Regulations 2017,copies of which were laid...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Data Protection Bill 2018 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn no later than 1.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Correct. Well said. Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 20 Senators who contributed to the Order of Business. Senators Ardagh, Conway-Walsh, Craughwell, Devine, Feighan, Boyhan, Colm Burke, Ó Donnghaile and Wilson raised the issue of the collapse of the talks at Stormont yesterday. All of us are disappointed at the outcome and about what has failed to materialise, namely, the return of devolved government. It is now a time for...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: No. I did not interrupt the Senator. He must be fair about this.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is not. He is being mischievously political, which is disappointing.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Earlier, the Senator did not acknowledge the new primary care centres that have been built, the changes in the GP contract hours and the provision of medical cards to all children under the age of six. In addition, he failed to recognise that talks are under way on a new GP contract. Let us be fair. If the Senator wants to be political, I will have a right political palaver with him about...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, but-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: As the Cathaoirleach knows quite well, that is what the Taoiseach is trying to do with the new GP contract. As a doctor, he is committed to the health system, unlike Senator Gallagher's party leader who would not let any Senator sit on the committee that worked on the Sláintecare report and, in that way, deprived Members of this House from having that opportunity.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Let us have that debate again when we see what happens with the GP contract. I advise Senator Gallagher that it is important to acknowledge the importance of the role of GPs in our health system. Nobody has ever not done that. On behalf of the House, I join Senator Devine in sympathising with the parents and members of families of loved ones, young children, adults, teachers and members of...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I beg the Senator's pardon. I saw the documentary yesterday. It was very powerful and moving. Senator Norris is correct. It posed lots of questions. As Senator Gallagher said, we should move on from the past, but we have to learn from the past. Anyone who watched the documentary had to be moved by his courage and strength. I thank RTÉ. The power of public service broadcasting...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It clearly does. That is why it is important that the issue is kept to the forefront and the Minister would come to the House. I would be happy to have that debate in due course.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I join with Senator Davitt in offering our sympathies to a councillor on the death of his mother. I understand one has to miss 80% of council meetings before pay is deducted. I will be happy to talk to the Senator later. It certainly shows very poor judgment on the part of the officials if a letter was sent so soon after the death of a loved one, given that the person was still in mourning...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to discuss the issue with him Senator Reilly referred to the need for the Minister, Deputy Ross, to come to the House regarding legislation. I will put the question to him as part of a legislative meeting with the Chief Whip's office. I would be happy for the Bill to come to the House as soon as possible. Senator Paul Daly raised the very important issue of the need for...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will talk about the League of Ireland. I hope Cork City win another title this year back-to-back. I wish every team well. It is a very competitive league and expensive operation for clubs. It brings great joy and creates bonds of unity among supporters when they go to Turner's Cross or Markets Field, as Senator Gavan said. It is important that we support League of Ireland football and...