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Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Educational Research Centre (Establishment) (Amendment) Order 2017, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, statements on University Hospital Waterford cardiology services, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 5.25 p.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed five minutes and...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Níl me an Taoiseach fós. Tá mé an Ceannaire agus tá mé sásta a bheith mar Cheannaire. On my behalf and that of the House, I offer our sympathies to the Hanafin family on the very sad passing of our former Seanad colleague, Mr. Des Hanafin. I extend sympathies to his wife Mona; his son and former Senator, John; and his daughter and former Minister, Mary....

Seanad: Educational Research Centre (Establishment) (Amendment) Order 2017: Motion (27 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Educational Research Centre (Establishment) (Amendment) Order 2017, copies of which Order in draft were laid before Seanad Éireann on 15 June 2017.”

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Criminal Justice Bill 2016 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 12 Senators who made contributions to the Order of Business. In acknowledging Senator Ardagh's remarks, the attack on any member of the legal profession, in particular a woman, is to be deplored and condemned. It is a matter of extreme importance that, no matter who we are, we all uphold our legal system. It is disappointing and upsetting to hear of the attack. It is a matter...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The flame is still burning. Senator Norris was not afraid to give a dig or two during the meeting that he, Senator Warfield and I had with the Russian ambassador.I certainly hope the ambassador took notice of him. Senator Warfield and I were probably a bit more reticent and diplomatic. Sometimes one needs to bring in a double-barrelled gun. It is important we recognise the importance of...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We must remind the people of the high tax party's policy. The most important point is, as Senator Gallagher said, that we do not become over-reliant on foreign direct investment. As members know, we are an island nation on the edge of Europe. In a post-Brexit era, we are the gateway to Europe and must remain so. Senator Feighan raised the issue of North Korea and the emerging threat in...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 - Committee Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to adjourn not later than 2.45 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2. the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Prohibition of Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing) Bill 2016, changed from the Prohibition of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is all take, no give.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: No, it is 12.45 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 16 Members for their contributions this morning. I neglected to say it yesterday, but on behalf of all Members, I pay tribute to our colleague and friend, Maureen Kilkenny, who has retired from the Oireachtas one stop shop. On occasion, we pay tribute to ushers, staff and Members who retire. Maureen was always available, willing, supportive and helpful to all Members and staff...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Ross is the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. I know that some people are using Deputy Ross as the bogeyman of the Government. As we know, all politics is local. It is important to consider the collective as well as the individual and the local, but the national must take precedence.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ó Clochartaigh is well able to use stroke politics himself.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Clientelism is alive and well in Irish politics.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Clientelism is alive and well in Irish politics.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I will clarify it.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not accusing the Senator-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I will clarify it. I am not accusing the Senator-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that. I was not saying that. I apologise. I did not mean that and the Senator knows I did not. I was referring to clientelism. That is alive and well in Irish politics. That is the point I was making. The Senator is very good-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is very good at clientelism himself in terms of the way he comes in and represents his people. That is the point I was making.