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Seanad: Business of Seanad (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: There may well be. I am not quite sure. I apologise to Senator Ó Domhnaill.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the establishment of a special joint committee on the future funding of domestic water services, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, statements on mental health funding, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 and to conclude no later than 1.45 p.m. with the contributions of groups spokespersons not to exceed...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 21 Senators who raised issues on the Order of Business. Senators Catherine Ardagh, James Reilly, Aidan Davitt, Brian Ó Domhnaill and Pádraig Ó Céidigh referred to the decision yesterday by the Central Bank to ease mortgage restrictions for young and first-time buyers. I thank all Members for their suggestions, which were welcome. It is incumbent on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: She is from Cork, which is a positive. It is a head start.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: In saying that, the director general should have made her announcement at the committee on Tuesday. It is the line committee that deals with RTE.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure the pantomime that the Seanad is at times is worthy of being shown on television. All of the Senators can play whatever roles they want.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Gerard P. Craughwell would make a good dame in a pantomime.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator knows that I do not mean that.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Fintan Warfield referred to RTE's claim in its press statement, which I find curious, that it would reduce costs without cutting the amount of money being spent. If so, why outsource the programming? We all grew up with-----

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Terry Leyden showed his age by mentioning "Wanderly Wagon". I am impressed that he remembers it.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: To be fair, RTE's output of young people's programming was the vehicle that propelled many of today's stars into stardom. I hope it will continues to allow such creativity to flourish. I do not share Senator Terry Leyden's view that it will be outsourced to America, England and so on. There is a considerable amount of talent and number of creative people in Ireland who could produce such...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I agree. There are three parts to the "Oireachtas Report" issue. First, it is up to us in this Chamber to give RTE a reason to cover our contributions.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Second, to be fair to the journalists involved in the production of "Oireachtas Report", they are honourable and professional and do great work.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Kevin Humphreys is too sensitive.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Third, the type of programme "Oireachtas Report" is should be changed. I ask Members to watch BBC's coverage of the British Houses of Parliament and the Stormont Assembly. It is a magazine-type programme. Mr. Andrew Neil's programme on BBC is much better and better reflects the views expressed in the Houses of Parliament and the Stormont Assembly. This is something RTE should consider....

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not hear what he said.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Every party, Independent and aligned group will be represented on what will be an important committee. I understand the frustration of my colleagues and friends in the Labour Party and Sinn Féin and wish more of them could be members of the committee, but the Minister has supplied his rationale and it is important that we let the committee do its work. The parties would be-----

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It does not happen in the Oireachtas that there is an ex officioChairman.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: On the point made by Senator Rónán Mullen, I will not revisit yesterday's discussion, but we should recognise three matters. Every Senator is pro-life.