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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: In terms of Senator Ardagh's contribution on the Order of Business, it is important to point out that the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is carrying out a review, to be submitted to Cabinet, on infrastructural development in Dublin. Hopefully we will see the development of the metro north rail link from the airport to Dublin city centre soon. As Members know, the Government has...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: On the question of a directly-elected mayor for Dublin, a proposal is before the Minister at present. A pilot scheme is being considered to make that happen in either Dublin or Cork, although Senators may have different views on the wisdom of that. Senator Gavan raised the issue of the PSNI ruling by the Supreme Court in the UK. I do not want to stray into that court's territory but we all...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We must watch that space. On a serious note, the remarks made by Senator Gavan should be communicated to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Flanagan. I am happy to accept Senator Grace O'Sullivan's proposed amendment to the Order of Business and I thank her for her proposal. Senator Landy raised the issue of the Irish Greyhound Board and its talks with the Dublin Greyhound...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to have that conversation with Senator Warfield -----

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to work with Senator Warfield on that.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Reilly made reference to the European investment fund, EIF, and the importance of the Government drawing down funding and I agree with him on that. Senators Ó Ríordáin, Feighan and Higgins raised the very important issue of migration and referred to the fact that Ireland benefitted when its citizens went to America.It is important that the opportunity around St....

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is something that we should do. Only this week, I spoke in a school in regard to the issues around sexual violence. It is something that we need to keep on the agenda. I will accept the amendment to the order of Business.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: In light of the continuing voting in the Dáil, I propose we suspend until the end of the voting in the Dáil, if that is agreeable to the House. I apologise to Members of the House and to staff.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not. I believe it is important that we would discuss this at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. This is a rolling occurrence on a Thursday and it is unfair to Members and staff. It also puts us in bad light and interferes with our work.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (2 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: To be fair to Senator Boyhan, the point he raises is a good one but we could come back at 2 p.m. and then have to suspend again, as we did before. I hope we can put this on the CPP agenda for discussion.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016 - Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to be adjourned no later than 2 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and all other Senators not to exceed five minutes; No. 2, Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016 - Report...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Will the Senator repeat what she said?

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 12 Senators who spoke. I join the Cathaoirleach on behalf of everyone in the House in paying tribute to a former Clerk of the Seanad, Mr. Jack McGowan-Smyth, who died at the very honourable age of 94 years. As the Cathaoirleach rightly said, he was Clerk of the Seanad for 15 years and served with distinction. The Cathaoirleach has made reference to the fact that he was the...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The decision to appeal the Apple ruling has been eminently supported by many people across this country, including people involved in business, farming and politics. Sinn Féin wants to continue its isolationist and abstentionist policy with regard to the EU when it suits it.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important for Sinn Féin to recognise that the Government has a right to challenge the ruling. The money does not necessarily belong to Ireland. I will put this in context for Senator Conway-Walsh.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Sometimes less is more. I ask Senator Conway-Walsh to look at and reflect on the unemployment figure in Ireland today, compared with the figure when we came into government.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Kelleher raised the important issue of Traveller ethnicity. I spoke to the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, on this matter last week. He is working on it and is willing to come to the House to discuss it. The necessary piece of work is in progress and is evolving. I will be happy to bring the Minister of State to the House when it reaches a certain point. Senator Humphreys...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am just making the point. To be fair to the Minister in the case of Bus Éireann, he referred in the Dáil last night to the creation by Seán Lemass of the mechanisms of State that trade unionists want to see remaining in place and being used. If those mechanisms do not work, the Minister should be allowed to intervene if necessary. I think the Labour Party, Sinn Féin...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator would say that.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: When Senator McDowell was a Minister, he was part of a group that was getting lampooned all the time. The Minister, Deputy Ross, is doing his job.