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Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Let me finish before you say "No". The Senator might get what he wants if he listens. If the Senator waits until the Minister comes in next week and hears what he has to say he can then table his motion rather than doing so tomorrow. I am asking the Senator to defer until he hears what the Minister says first. The Minister will be here next week and as part of that debate Senator Dolan...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am very much aware of the remarks made by the Senator. We have heard them. I want to put the matter in context. As I said, the Government is committed to increasing the mental health budget. The Vote for the Department of Health is passed to give money directly to the HSE for the provision of services.I recognise there is a need to improve our mental health services and provide more...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Without pre-empting the result of the Fine Gael leadership contest, the Senator and the Deputy might talk to the new Taoiseach or the Minister for Justice-----

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: -----whoever they may be, or the existing Minister for Justice, to ensure that the necessary funding is available. In my city of Cork the provision of CCTV facilities has increased. I might give Senator Murnane O'Connor some tips afterwards.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The point Senator Murnane O'Connor made is an important one. Senator Boyhan raised an important point concerning the direct provision system. We had the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, in the House last week dealing with the issue of the implementation of the migrant strategy and some Members raised with him the direct provision system. All of us recognise the need for the...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that he would use that. To be fair, he may be supportive but I do not believe his party in the North has been doing a huge amount.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: In saying that, we might use that as part of the negotiations.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: If I said "black" the Senator would say "white".

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not realise that but I want to congratulate her as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and adjourned not later than 2.15 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes; No. 2, statements on the second interim report of the Commission on Mother...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I made an offer to the Senator yesterday, which she did not take up.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 24 Senators for their contributions on the Order of Business. Senators Gallagher and Kieran O'Donnell raised the important issue of motor insurance and the need to reduce the costs of insurance.Not only has the Minister of State, Deputy Murphy, who has responsibility in this regard, set up a commission to examine this matter, to be fair to him, but we have also seen for the first...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is the one playing politics with the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We have read the Senator's press release-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We have heard his party's remarks on various local radio stations. As I said yesterday, we should work to achieve solutions rather than play politics.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senator Daly on his proactive approach and sincerity. Rather-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Methinks Senator Mac Lochlainn protests too much. The other issue Senator Conway-Walsh raised was the independent appeals office. As she said, perhaps she should raise it as a Commencement matter. I do not have information on the matter to hand so I cannot give her a definitive answer. Senator Black referred to the untimely death of the journalist, Dara Quigley, and I join her in offering...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is beyond my pay grade to say where the Book of Kells should be kept but it is important that we preserve it. I thank Senator Butler for his firm advocacy on behalf of the people of Ireland and in terms of the importance of Ireland's Ancient East. Senator Warfield raise the issue of Seanad reform. I hope that the current Seanad is modern and effective and that all of us, as...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator might find disagreement on that. However, it is his prerogative as the proposer of that idea to seek support for it among other Members of the House. I cannot answer for all members. It is a debate we have had and will have again in the next couple of months.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Feighan and Richmond raised the issue of an all-island approach to the hosting of the Commonwealth Games, which is an important issue we should consider in terms of the promotion of North-South relations. I share Senator Mac Lochlainn's view on the first responder and fire and rescue personnel issue. As the Senator will be aware, I have raised the issue with various Ministers but I...