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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...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a very serious matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: People are travelling on the motorway to rob and harass old people, in particular. They came from Dublin in this case.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not making a slight on Dublin. To be fair, the gang in question was apprehended by gardaí. One of the reasons gardaí were successful in this case was that they were able to use CCTV to get a visual of the particular van. I fully support any efforts we can make to bring these gangs to justice and to bring an end to this type of crime in our country. Senator Hopkins...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that. I do not believe it is moving away from programmes such as "The Late Debate" because a new series of presenters for that programme has been announced and it is broadcast on Tuesday to Thursday, inclusive.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The new presenting line-up is all female, which is good, and I welcome------

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is all about different voices and it is------

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that we continue to engage with RTÉ on its coverage of the Houses of the Oireachtas and the committees. Senator Norris has made an important point. I join Senator Coghlan in congratulating Muckross House and the National Parks and Wildlife Service on their co-operation in respect of the John B. Yeats painting that Senator Coghlan very graphically described. I hope the...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure Senator Coghlan will not be roping in anybody soon.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I agree with Senator Colm Burke on the need for a debate on the issue of litigation in our health service and, in particular, in regard to medical indemnity insurance and the cost of that, as well as the need to protect the men and women who work in the health service. Senator Burke is a very strong champion of our health service and has repeatedly raised the issue of the increased...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that, notwithstanding anything in the order of the House today, the debate on No. 1 be adjourned at 6.35 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is as per the request of Senator Black.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulation 2018, back from committee; No. 2, motion re Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018, back from committee; No. 3, motion re Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2018, back from committee, the motions will be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 4,...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I will begin in reverse order. In terms of the proposed meeting, I had the pleasure of meeting with RTÉ yesterday and I will not pre-empt the discussions you will have, a Chathaoirligh, or that Senator Norris will have, but it is fair to say that RTÉ is looking at its coverage not just of the Oireachtas but of politics in general. It is an evolving world that we live in and there...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I agree with Senator Gallagher in that respect and share his opinion. The members of An Garda Síochána do a job every day protecting us all. There is a duty on everyone to come forward with information. The Taoiseach has commented on the national broadband strategy. The Government is committed to broadband becoming a part of every community. I agree that this is about rural...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: That is my point. Clinicians, the HPRA and the Chief Medical Officer, all of whom are more qualified than people like me, are making these pronouncements. If one criticises or questions, one is seen to be a maverick. As Senator Devine stated and as the programme showed, women are suffering. They were healthy, able-bodied and leading full and active lives prior to their procedures.The...