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Seanad: Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion (13 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges on the amendment of Standing Orders 70, 81, 104 and 104A be adopted, laid before the House and printed.

Seanad: Establishment of Special Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Motion (13 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders-(a) a Special Committee (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Committee’) is hereby appointed, to be joined with a Special Committee to be appointed by Dáil Éireann, to form the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution to –(i) consider the Citizens’ Assembly report and recommendations...

Seanad: Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom: Motion (13 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the Order of the Seanad of 23rd February, 2017, relating to the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, be amended by the insertion after paragraph 1(g) of '1(h) Future of Europe,’.”

Seanad: Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom: Motion (13 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: In terms of No. 1, I will add that I seek agreement that the report be adopted, laid before the Houses and printed. Can I get agreement on that?

Seanad: Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom: Motion (13 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: To help Senator Norris, it was debated yesterday at the CPP. It is a technical motion, as the Cathaoirleach has said.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Companies (Amendment) Bill 2017 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m; No. 2, Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016 - Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 and to be adjourned no later than 3 p.m. if not previously concluded; No. 3, Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017 - Report and Final Stages to be taken at 3 p.m; No. 4,...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 25 Senators who made contributions to the Order of Business. I welcome Mr. Tiernan Brady of Australians for Equality to the Public Gallery who is here for the Easter holidays. He is a former member of the Yes Equality campaign and I pay tribute to his work here. I wish him well in his work in Australia and hope to see it pass marriage equality. I join with Senators Horkan,...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, and I am glad Senator Mullen was not on the committee because the Chairman would have had much more to put up with.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: If Senator Mullen can walk on water, he should patent it and make a fortune. He is committed to healing wounds.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure the issue of water will be debated again when the report and legislation come before the House. Those who peddle a certain line must recognise that the provision of clean drinking water does not come cheaply. In County Cork, raw sewage equating to 40,000 full wheelie bins is being pumped into the River Lee and out to sea every week. This sends a message to all of us, as...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: There is a lot of vested interest in that hospital. What I and the Government are committed to-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I have met them all. I have heard everybody. What we must do is build a hospital. Let us get it done for the children and parents who require it.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am doing my best. Half the problem, as the Cathaoirleach said, is that many people have raised more than one issue. I have to reply to them all. The Cathaoirleach is dead right.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Alice Mary Higgins raised the issue of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. She raised an interesting point but, to be fair, the Government has committed to redressing the wrongs of the past. We will have that debate if Senator Devine will accept my proposal. Senator Burke raised the issue of costs, which I have discussed. Senator Ó Donnghaile raised the issue of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am happy to work with the Senator to get a date for the Minister before the end of May.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: No posturing and we will be all right.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to be adjourned no later than 3 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, Misuse of Drugs (Supervised Injecting Facilities) Bill 2017 - Second Stage, to be taken at 3 p.m. and to be adjourned no later than 5 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the contributions of group...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: That never stopped the Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 22 Members of the House who contributed. Senator Ardagh rightly raised the issue of disability services and the need for continued investment and improvement. It is important to acknowledge that a huge amount of work needs to be done in the area of disability. Notwithstanding that, I acknowledge that the parents who took to the streets this week have in some cases justifiable...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask Senator Craughwell to let me finish. I did not interrupt him. I was not referring to him at all. He did not hear what I said. This is about the security of our State, and oversight is being carried out. Just so Senator Wilson is aware, the issue is a matter for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, not the Department of Defence.