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Seanad: European Regulation: Motion (26 Sep 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed...

Seanad: Designation of Major Events: Motion (26 Sep 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Broadcasting Act 2009 (Designation of Major Events) Order 2017,copies of which Order in draft were laid before Seanad Éireann on 22nd June, 2017.”

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Engagement with Ms Justice Mary Laffoy, Citizens' Assembly (20 Sep 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: First, I commend Ms Justice Laffoy and Ms Finegan on their presentations and thank them for their endurance. In one response from a member of the assembly, the issue of clarity regarding repealing versus amending arose. If there was confusion or uncertain in the assembly, dare I say it that would still apply to the wider population, given that the assembly is reflective of society? How can...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Engagement with Ms Justice Mary Laffoy, Citizens' Assembly (20 Sep 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Correct.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Engagement with Ms Justice Mary Laffoy, Citizens' Assembly (20 Sep 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I have two other questions. I fully agree that it is not the eighth amendment; it is Article 40.3.30.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Engagement with Ms Justice Mary Laffoy, Citizens' Assembly (20 Sep 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: What is the implication if we look at the context of Article 40.3.30 rather than just the eighth amendment? Senator Mullen referenced lobbying. I recall at the Constitutional Convention, of which I was a member, an accusation of lobbying being made and it was put to the person who made the accusation that there was no foundation to the accusation. Lobbying is part of our democracy and...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re exchange of views with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt at two or more joint committees, to be taken without debate at conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re orders of reference of the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, to be taken without debate at conclusion of No. 1; No. 3, Financial...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The love-in has begun.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is being amorous. The love-in has started.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The love-in has started with the new coalition.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 26 Members of the House who have contributed to the Order of Business and join in the congratulations to Commissioner Hogan on the awarding to him of the highest honour of the Austrian Government. I commend him. It is a significant personal honour for him and his family. I join with Senator Wilson, on this auspicious day, as we take leave of this Chamber for a while, in paying...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: This is about ensuring that we have a house building programme and that we do not repeat the mistakes of the past. I am referring to the quality and type of build and how we get the mix right in large estates. It is also about ensuring that there is a mix of housing with supports. The Government is committed in Rebuilding Ireland to ensuring that the supply of housing is increased. As I...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Apologies, it was Senator Higgins. We need to put incentives in place to ensure that women are promoted and their personal lives will not be affected by taking on positions of responsibility. Senator Byrne was right to raise this. The report published this morning is one of which we must take cognisance. We have gender quotas in the electoral system. I am not sure how it would be applied...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Sometimes I would love to show a graph showing how many times people had voted with the Government or opposed it for the sake of opposition. It would be good but we will not go there today. On the Bill yesterday, to be fair to the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, he said that the Bill was commenced in 2015. The International Protection Act was reviewed by the Council of State and was not...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I think Nora Owen introduced that when she was Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Actually, it was Nora Owen.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Mark Daly's point on repeat offenders and those on bail is a valid one and we must give it huge consideration. According to the statistics and reports, it is those repeat offenders who are committing a huge number of offences. I am glad Senators Mark Daly and Coghlan have reached an agreement of sorts on the national anthem, which is a matter for the Seanad Public Consultation...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Members should enjoy the break. Come what may, we will return in the autumn. Whether the Seanad reconvenes in this room or not, it is a privilege to serve as a Member of the Oireachtas. I hope the staff and families of Members also enjoy the break.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not want Second Stage to be taken today but am happy for it to be put on the Order Paper to be taken in the new session.