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Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: She can look at them and marvel at the wonder of people being housed under Rebuilding Ireland. Then I will bring her across to Dean Rock estate where houses are being constructed as we speak. She can see them and acknowledge that we are building houses. She cannot ignore the fact that, on her party's watch, the construction sector was decimated, the banking system was on its knees and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The problem is that Senator Gallagher does not wish to remember that. We have to tell him, to remind him that his party can never be trusted again to be in government by itself. That is why we have a confidence and supply arrangement, whereby we can work together to ensure we never return to what was done in the boom-and-bust era of Bertie Ahern and Charlie McCreevy, when the Senator's...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Gallagher is the education spokesperson and knows the importance of history.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: One can learn from history. That is why Rebuilding Ireland is the cornerstone. Yes, we have a road to travel and I accept we have a great deal of work to do. It is unacceptable that people are waiting. That is why the Government made an announcement on the affordable scheme last week. It is important that we build more houses and we create the environment in which to do that. Members...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The country is flying now. Senator Ó Ríordáin is correct.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: We need to address the issue with section 39 organisations and I would be very happy to have that debate in the House. As Senator Ó Ríordáin knows quite well, those organisation were not directly funded by the HSE. He has raised the differences in their pay and conditions. Anyone who works in the health system is entitled to and deserves to have equal and fair pay. Those of...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The whole country did not go on strike when the Senator and his party were in government.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is amazing how Members forget things when they leave government.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will have the Senator remember that teachers went on strike when we were in government together.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The SNAs threatened to go on strike as well. There were also issues of potential strikes with ambulance service staff. We can have an argument if the Senator so wishes.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I think we were of a similar mind.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: No, it is quite easy to deal with the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Quite easy.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I know Senator Ó Ríordáin has a very strong social media campaign with regard to the issue at St. Anne's Park.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Senator to reflect on the possibility that in this case-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: -----it is a matter for local authority zoning. The Senator might do well to liaise with some of his councillors on the ground with regard to aspects of planning like the local area plan and the city plan. I am not familiar with the designated sites that have been raised by the Senator because it is not my area.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Senator to let me finish. He might do well to listen sometimes rather than objecting the whole time.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not necessarily against what the Senator is trying to achieve here. I ask him to give me an opportunity. Perhaps it might be more advantageous to raise this issue as a Commencement matter with the Minister. To be fair to the Minister, he is not hiding behind his desk. My information on this issue is based on my time on the city council. As a former local authority member and a...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important to have this matter addressed. I do not disagree with the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Butler spoke about diabetes, which is a source of concern. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes has increased beyond acceptance. In fact, it doubled between 1998 and 2015. It is thought that one in 15 people suffers from type 2 diabetes. I know that Diabetes Ireland had a national screening day in November. I would be happy to invite the Minister to come to the House to discuss the...