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Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: You and your party are the architects of this cycle.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not barracking anybody but the facts-----

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Rebuilding Ireland is eight months old and the Minister and the Minister of State have announced an action plan which is being funded by the Government. I think I read some of the Senator's comments last week welcoming the housing funding of €226 million and if she did not, she should do so because it is good news. We will see the delivery of new homes and the construction of social...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: In addition, the growing number of people in employment not just in the construction sector but across our country and in the regions indicate that there is confidence and buoyancy in the housing sector. We must now have a joined-up approach involving local authorities, the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I know the Senator does not want to hear good news.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I know it is in her DNA not to hear good news-----

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: -----but she might just listen to the good news and wave the flag of joy.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We are talking about €5.3 billion-----

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: -----to build 47,000 new houses. That is being delivered by this Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We should not forget that we had a recession, and I repeat for Senator Murnane-O'Connor and Senator Ardagh that the recession meant no banking and no construction sector. We could not do what the Senator wants to do - wave a wand and away we go. We had to build it up.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We are delivering for the people.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We are delivering for the people. The problem is-----

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: -----that Members opposite like to dwell on fake news and alternative facts.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Can I join Senator Ardagh on the need for reform of our prison service and in particular the infrastructure in Mountjoy.I have had the pleasure of visiting the new Cork Prison and it is a fantastic facility.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The key was thrown away; I got out the back door.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Our prison system must not be a revolving door system. It must ensure rehabilitation takes place and that proper infrastructure is in place in terms of facilities, such as Senator Ardagh stated. Such facilities are needed in Mountjoy Prison. The Government has a capital plan for the Prison Service. As happened in other parts of this city that have been remodelled and rebuilt, I am sure...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: In addition, there was an extra allocation in the budget for respite care services. If I was the Senator, I would talk to the Minister of State who must be doing a good job because last week increased funding for respite care services in Cork was announced. If she wants, I will be happy to let the Senator know the old secret.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad that the Senator has recognised the efforts of Deputy John Paul Phelan on behalf of Kilkenny. It was a great decision by the Minister of State to look after the Deputy. The Senator is right in what she said about counties Laois and Carlow. As she knows, I know the area. There are issues surrounding the border between counties Laois and Carlow, as there are between Cork city and...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator James Reilly referred to the coastal walk in Fingal, the national greenway and the good work being done by Councillor Tom O'Leary. The point made about having a national greenway fund is one we should all support. Based on the work being done in Waterford and other parts of the country, such a fund would be of immense benefit under the umbrella of Healthy Ireland in achieving better...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope that will not happen for a while yet.