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Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: What I was saying was-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: What I am saying is that the Senator will not spend all day every day in the Chamber.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Do not expect Members to be in the Chamber all day every day.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I do, as the Cathaoirleach knows.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Absolutely. I want to protect the Members who make contributions in the Chamber. To be fair, we actually had a very good debate on the matter last week. I ask Members to reflect on what the Minister, Deputy Coveney, said and to then come to me. We might have another debate about it then. I discussed the matter Senator Craughwell raised, but we should have that debate. Senator Wilson...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Finance Bill 2016 - Second Stage, to be taken at 1.30 p.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and that of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the ten Senators who raised matters this morning. I join Senators Ardagh and Ó Clochartaigh in appealing from the Chamber to the people who are involved in the dispute around the ferry service to cop on and get together to provide this essential link for the people of the island. I have been speaking to the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne, today and yesterday and he has been in...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish him well. There can be no ambiguity. Those who paid for water through Irish Water or group water schemes or those with a private well who have been fully tax compliant must not be let down by the State. I assure Senator Gerald Nash that I am very confident that the Government will not be found wanting in that regard. We must ensure, as citizens of the State, that we will continue...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry. As somebody who has taken part in the Focus Ireland sleep-out on a number of occasions, who engages with Cork Simon Community and who has seen past pupils become homeless, I will be happy to join Senator Paul Gavan and other Members in doing what he suggested, but I would hate it to become a media circus. I would prefer if we were to do it quietly, away from the glare of publicity.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is correct. This day two years ago Jonathan Corrie passed away and it is important that we remember him. It is also important to recognise that the Government is taking action to help rough sleepers and devising a strategy to tackle homelessness.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is something on which we could work with Focus Ireland, not as a publicity stunt but as part of its sleep-out next year.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is Private Members' business motion No. 21.10, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. with the time allocated to the debate not to exceed two hours; No. 1, Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 3 p.m. and completed no later than 3.30 p.m. if not previously completed; No. 2, Knowledge Development Box...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Did the Senator say a man with a van?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator talks too much about legislation so that is why I cannot bring them in.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to address Senator Wilson's remarks. I hope we will be able to collectively pay tribute to Deirdre Lane who has been a very loyal, impartial, fair and astute custodian of the position of Clerk of the Seanad.It is important to record our appreciation and thanks to her. In keeping with the remarks of the Cathaoirleach, it is important for group leaders and, in particular, the Whips to...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is incorrect. He is embarrassed by it and I understand why. Senators Máire Devine and Paul Gavan, as a former shop steward, would be well able to articulate views at the committee. It is embarrassing for Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh that he could not support the proposal. I appreciate his support for it.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister for Health has one of the biggest health budgets in the history of the State. It is a pity that Sinn Féin Members could not join the committee to make a contribution and support other Members in doing so.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I share Senator Keith Swanick's view on the propaganda of ISIL. I hope we will have a common cause in being able to fight ISIL and negate the damage it is causing. the threats and the killings. Yesterday we had comments on Fidel Castro and the Senator was right to mention the people who had been killed. In my response I mentioned Castro's campaign against members of the LGBT community who...