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Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the future of Europe, to be taken at 2 p.m. and to conclude no later than 4 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, and time can be shared, and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, and the Minister to be given no less than five minutes in which to reply to debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The old page is working.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 15 Members for their contributions during the Order of Business. Senators Ardagh, Reilly, Kieran O'Donnell, Gavan, Higgins, Mulherin and Conway raised the issue of the pension inequality that affects women. I agree with them that it is discriminatory and unjust. All of us in our personal lives and our lives as politicians understand that the anomaly needs to be redressed.A...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell also referred to Brexit, which we discussed yesterday in the House. Senator Feighan spoke about the decision this morning by Mr. Barnier. From our perspective Brexit is about the island of Ireland. Nobody in this Chamber or in the Government wants to see a return to the hard border. The Taoiseach was right yesterday to paint a picture of what could happen. I made the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It was interesting to hear from Senator Feighan how a small assistance can help improve people's lives. It is about sharing and working collectively. I would be happy for the Minister to come to the House. I advise Senator Mac Lochlainn that we will have statements in the House on flooding next week. The Minister of State, Deputy Kevin Boxer Moran, will be in the House. I have been in...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad of the Senator's support.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure that Apple will be a very good employer in the region and it is good to see Athenry being used. The Senator also raised the issue of Trolley Watch. We all accept that this needs to be addressed which is why the Minister for Health has secured an extra €75 million in this week's budget to reduce waiting lists, €37 million for home care packages and transitional care...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: None of the Sinn Féin Senators has mentioned the fact that their party budget proposed a €2 billion extra tax hike. That is a fair chunk of change to add to people's lives. They certainly kept that quiet.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Conway mentioned the current situation with Ibrahim Halawa. We discussed this yesterday. The problem, as the Senators know, is not with this Government, which has been in daily communication with the Egyptian authorities. It beggars belief as to why Mr. Halawa cannot be released given the time that has passed since the announcement of the verdict. As I mentioned yesterday, the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I advise Members that there will be a suspension of business after the Order of Business until 2 p.m. as the Minister is not ready to come to the House. I apologise to Members.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: My office has been in touch with the Minister but she was not available. There is normally an issue with the voting bloc in the Dáil so I ask all Members of this House to talk to their party groups about allowing a Minister to be free so as to have to a chance to prepare for coming into us in this House. It is unfair to us as a House as we try to get through our business in an orderly...

Committee on Public Petitions: Discontinued Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Schemes: Minister of State at the Department of Health (11 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, to the committee and commend him on the work he has undertaken. Like Deputy Cassells, I want to begin with the critical issue of accessibility. If we analyse the people who we engage with in our offices and in our communities, the issue of isolation and connectivity arises regularly. I am a bit confused by the Minister of State,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: International Developments in the Provision of Health Care Services in the Area of Termination of Pregnancies: Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and World Health Organization (11 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the delegates for their presentations and apologise for having to leave to vote. One of the most significant statements they have made is that they are coming from a public health perspective and not promoting abortion. I am very happy to hear that. What proportion of a health budget would Dr. Johnson say the cost of abortion services would be to the State from a public health...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: International Developments in the Provision of Health Care Services in the Area of Termination of Pregnancies: Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and World Health Organization (11 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: What about inspections and quality control, if I can use that phrase?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: International Developments in the Provision of Health Care Services in the Area of Termination of Pregnancies: Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and World Health Organization (11 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: If we were to change our policy or laws to begin a new regime, how long would it take to put everything in place to allow the termination of pregnancies to take place?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Health Care Issues Arising from the Citizens' Assembly Recommendations: Masters of the National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street and the Rotunda Hospital (11 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Health Care Issues Arising from the Citizens' Assembly Recommendations: Masters of the National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street and the Rotunda Hospital (11 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We have been tremendously well served by the attendance today of Professor Malone and Dr. Mahony. Their evidence, candour and professionalism in their work deserves our praise. Deputy Mattie McGrath made a glib comment about what the Rotunda Hospital is doing wrong. While I agree with Senator Mullen that we should not allow third parties to be named here, equally we should not allow...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Health Care Issues Arising from the Citizens' Assembly Recommendations: Masters of the National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street and the Rotunda Hospital (11 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not questioning his motivation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Health Care Issues Arising from the Citizens' Assembly Recommendations: Masters of the National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street and the Rotunda Hospital (11 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am fairly balanced in my approach.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Health Care Issues Arising from the Citizens' Assembly Recommendations: Masters of the National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street and the Rotunda Hospital (11 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I have been here too.