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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.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I did. When Senator Craughwell raised-----

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The matter is one for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and I have answered-----

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I responded to Senator Craughwell on the matter yesterday and, to be fair to Senators Craughwell and Wilson, at their request, we deferred the debate on defence, as Senator Wilson acknowledged. I am happy to have the debate when we can get the Minister before the House because-----

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State at the Department of Defence is the Minister responsible. Deputy Paul Kehoe sits at Cabinet.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope we will not play politics with our national security. I commend Senator Craughwell for his work highlighting matters regarding our Defence Forces but the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, as the Minister with responsibility for foreign affairs, has always put our country first-----

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: -----and is doing a first-class job. Senator Feighan raised the issue of a visit by Mr. Picardo, the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, to the House. It is a matter for the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, CPP. I would be happy to have him come to the House. It is important that he do so. Senator Richmond referred to this as well. The matter Senator Ó Clochartaigh raised regarding...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: There is a national pay policy which must be complied with, but if the Senator takes-----

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It must comply with it. There is only one national pay policy. The HSE cannot make it up as it goes along. Senator Dolan raised the issue of disability. As he is aware, the Government is committed to the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Before the State can ratify the convention, a number of pieces of legislation must be enacted and amended....

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. It is the second since the Government was formed.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We hope we will see progress on this issue because I agree with Senator Dolan that it needs to be a priority and progress needs to be made. Senator Richmond raised the issue of the lobbying Act. I would be happy to have the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, come before the House to discuss the matter. Senator Ned O'Sullivan raised with Senator Wilson the Private Members' Bill in the Dáil to...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: -----better local government. That is not necessarily the issue, Senator Ó Clochartaigh. I agree with Senator Wilson that Putting People First is a fine document for local government. If it were implemented in full, it would be a great document. Senator Wilson should consider the record of the former Minister, Mr. Dempsey, when he was in government and that of his own party and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to have it as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: On a matter on which we can speak more in unison, I welcome the retirement of Colm Cooper.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We incurred the wrath of his magnificent skill and football prowess on many a sad occasion in Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Fitzgerald Stadium. On a serious note, though, he was an extraordinary footballer with tremendous talent and great skill and I wish him well in his retirement from inter-county football. Senator Ó Domhnaill yesterday referred to the FAI and the treatment of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Máire Devine mentioned a High Court case. I have not had a chance to read the judgment. The one third:two thirds ratio is a decision of the courts; the Government and the Oireachtas have no say in the determination of costs. That is a matter for the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and needs to be considered. However, as Members of the Oireachtas, we cannot be...