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- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: Senators Ardagh, Humphreys, Leyden, Boyhan, Ó Clochartaigh and Ó Ríordáin raised the issue of Garda overtime. I would be very happy to have the Minister come to the House this evening. There is no need to be worried about that. Senator Humphreys should note that I always endeavour to work with all Members of the House to facilitate requests for debate.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: I am in the process of giving my reply.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: I will-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: It ill-behoves Senator Leyden to act in such a manner. This was a matter that was put to the House by Senator Humphreys, who approached me before this debate to express that he was going to do this. This is not about political opportunism on his part, in fairness. Senator Leyden might do me and the House the courtesy of waiting for the reply, if he does not mind.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: The Senator does it every day. It ill-behoves him. The Minister will come to the House and I will be happy to work with the group leaders at our group meeting at 12.45 p.m. to arrange for a time. It is a very urgent matter. The comment this morning by the Assistant Commissioner was disturbing. I am not sure the way he made it was appropriate. It has implications for citizens, business...
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: It is a fact. The Senator does not like the facts. Some 1,400 gardaí were recruited since Templemore was re-opened. To put matters in context, the overtime budget for the Garda for 2017 is €130 million. The budget for 2018 provides €100 million for overtime. The management and utilisation of the resources of the force are a matter for the Garda but, in saying that, it...
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: It is the reality.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: Of course I am wrong. They interrupt me when they do not get the answer they like.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: The Senator accused me-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: -----of interrupting, then when he did not get the answer-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Byrne in congratulating Des Fitzgerald on his act of bravery. It is fantastic that many engage in acts of heroism. I compliment him. I welcome the announcement by Willie Walsh regarding the development of new routes out of Shannon Airport. I think I answered Senator Norris’s question.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: We can all engage in political gamesmanship, which we do. A process been established called a tribunal of inquiry. Everybody I know in politics, at least on this side of the House, wants the tribunal on the case of Garda McCabe to reach its full conclusion and his good name to be upheld. The job of the tribunal is to find the full truth and establish the facts. If there is to be...
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: Long before last week, I said that the discovery of documents for a tribunal should not require an order from the Taoiseach and a trawl of information. It should be automatically provided-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: -----and complied with. I welcome the family Senator Swanick mentioned, in particular Grace. Orphan drugs are important. As a former chair of a joint committee it is an issue of which I am very aware. I would be happy for the Minister to come to the House regarding the important issue he raised. Before Senator Norris leaves us, it is our intention to pay tribute to him tomorrow on the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: Out of respect to Senator Norris, if Members wish to make contributions on the Order of Business on his longevity of tenure and re-election-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: One never knows.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: On Senator Burke's comments on the credit union movement, I would be happy to have a debate on that. Senator Craughwell referred to an issue of accountability. I laughed at the opening the veil on the Sir Humphreys line. Many fine people work in the Houses of the Oireachtas and other Departments and do a fine job. We should not castigate everybody. I hope that we do not do that. There...
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: I am sure he would.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: Senators Gavan and Ó Donnghaile raised the issue of the international day of solidarity for the Palestinian people. We all want to join with those comments. I have put the request for a debate to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Coveney. He is anxious to have the debate in the House. I agree with Senator Murnane O'Connor on repossessions. It is a blight and the...
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (29 Nov 2017)
Jerry Buttimer: With the co-operation of the House, I wish to propose an amendment to the Order of Business to the effect that No. 6aon the Supplementary Order Paper, statements on the Garda overtime budget, be taken on the conclusion of No. 6, Second Stage of the Diplomatic Relations (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 or at 8 p.m., whichever is later, with the time allocated to this debate not to exceed...