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Seanad: Legal Metrology (Measuring Instruments) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (24 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Broadcasting Act 2009 (Designation of Major Events) Order 2017, back from committee, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 1.25. p.m. with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be given four minutes to reply to the debate; and No. 2, Legal Metrology (Measuring Instruments) Bill 2017,...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Davitt must not be reading the newspapers.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: They are very personal and intemperate remarks.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I was referring to the Senator's very personal remarks.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ó Clochartaigh wants the debate today.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is wrong on that.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 18 Senators who contributed. I join Senators who paid tribute to the late Eamonn Campbell on his sad passing. We will all remember him for his part in The Dubliners. Senators Nash and Black paid eloquent tribute to him; he was a very fine human being. On behalf of all Senators and of the Fine Gael group, I extend our deepest sympathies to his family. I agree with Senators...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not intend to be political in respect of this matter but if Senator Davitt wants to have a debate about his party's stewardship of the banks, I would be happy to facilitate that any day.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind Senator Davitt of one thing: regardless of whether he likes it, the banking system collapsed when his party's regime was in power.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The fundamental point is that we are all united in our condemnation of the banks and their failure to look after people and treat them fairly.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: That is why the Government is bringing the banks in next week and it is the reason the Taoiseach made his very forceful comments. I understand that the Central Bank is independent, but if it needs more power, let us provide it. I am happy to support any action on behalf of citizens who have been treated appallingly by the banks. As a country, we bailed them out and they have an obligation...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: He cannot win. If he had not gone out, Senator Davitt would be in here giving out about him.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Cathaoirleach is a very patient man. On a serious note, I thank on behalf of the House everyone who was so proactive in the recovery from the storm. I thank local authorities, the ESB, Met Éireann, our first responders, the Army and everyone else who has been involved, including volunteers. Senator Lombard understated the damage done to his property and we lost three people, which...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: If I may, Brexit affects us specifically as a country and as an island.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: A decision has been taken on Brexit but no decision has been taken in Catalonia as of yet, at least not by the Spanish Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: My point is that rather than divide the House, we should accept that the Minister is unavailable. I understand the Senator's motivation in seeking the debate. If he wants to have it without the Minister, he can do that this afternoon, but it will not serve what I think is his purpose. If the Senator withdraws his proposal to amend the Order of Business, we will endeavour to facilitate a...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is the people's decision. The Government has decided that there will be a referendum and the people will vote on it. Senator Coghlan will have an opportunity, as will everyone else, to vote as he chooses. That is the principle of democracy which we fought to have. It is the right to delete or retain. That is the prerogative. The debate will happen at a later time in a referendum...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am happy to accept Senator Gallagher's proposed amendment to the Order of Business. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Creed, has been before the House to deal with the fodder crisis issue in the past. I am happy to have the debate as the point the Senator raises is a valid one. Senator James Reilly referred to Sparkassen banks and also to the fraudulent phone...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not trying to be awkward. The Minister is not available today and he may not be in the country next week. I am not sure of his schedule - he may be travelling - but I will endeavour to have the matter scheduled for debate next week. If not, I will put it on the agenda for discussion when the House resumes.