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Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that and I was not trying to say anything else as the Senator knows quite well. I accept the point he makes and that was not my intent.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Sensitivity is very high. Chonaic mé an clár mar gheall ar an bhfear i mBostún agus tá díomá orm go bhfuil sé le chur ar ais go hÉireann. Beidh mé i mBostún i gcomhair an summer. Tá a fhios agam gur bhuail an Seanadóir leis an Mayor Walsh. It is disappointing that an Irish person has been deported and it is a source of concern....

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes I am agreeing to that. In response to Senator Norris, as Leader of the House, I always try to work with all people. Sometimes the street is one way and that is alright but in this case I am happy to facilitate the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator might spread the word in that regard to other people. It is a two-way street.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I was not looking for accolades. I was getting a point across.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Exactly. Senator Mulherin raised the issue of An Post savings, the NTMA and the protection of people. That is a matter of serious importance and I would be happy for the Minister to come to the House to discuss it. Senator Gavan raised the issue of the baptism barrier and the response of the Minister for Education and Skills to the committee this morning on the matter. He gave a lengthy...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: He must have been. I am glad to hear that. I will be happy to invite the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to the House. He is in the North today engaging in talks and I wish him and all the parties involved in that very important task of getting power sharing restored in the North good luck. Senator Murnane O'Connor referred to the number of children in poverty. It is important to...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes I am.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am endeavouring to get him to come in tomorrow or Tuesday. Is the Senator saying Tuesday?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the order of the House today in respect of No. 37, motion 22, be discharged.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I further propose that we suspend proceedings until 5.15 p.m. I apologise to Members, staff, the Cathaoirleach and the officials but Question Time in the Dáil is running over time.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Standing Order 70A, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion re amendment to the orders of reference of the Special Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 with the time allocated to group spokespersons not to exceed five minutes; No. 3, Inland...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Just to clarify for the Senator-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Just to clarify for the benefit of Senator Higgins who, to be fair, was late coming in, I have allowed for debate given that the motion refers to an issue that was raised in this House. I have allowed for a spokesperson from each group to contribute rather than having no debate at all.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad to be of help.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Would you stop?

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: There are two Ministers from Galway now.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I join other Senators in expressing sympathy with a former Senator and the current Minister, Deputy Katherine Zappone, on the very sad passing of her wife, Dr. Ann Louise Gilligan. The tribute Senator Ruane paid in writing to her is one we should read and reflect on. I pay tribute to Ann Louise on a life well lived as a fearless campaigner, advocate and educator, and as somebody who...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Taoiseach stated that the correct procedure was followed, the Tánaiste recommended Ms Máire Whelan to the Cabinet as the stand-out person for the vacancy and the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board did not have a recommendation for the post, so the Government came to the decision to appoint someone. I do not know whether Senator Ardagh has heard me, but I want her to...