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Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Swanick raised a health issue. A worrying development, it needs to be addressed. I would be happy to ask the Minister to attend the House to discuss the matter. Senator Colm Burke discussed local authorities, value for money reports and audit reports. I would be happy to ask the Minister to attend to discuss that matter. Senator Butler raised the issue of Remembrance Day. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not pointing at the Members opposite, but they should reflect on their party's legacy in parts of our country. Let us not have that debate today, though. It was held yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not nonsense.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ned O'Sullivan referred to transport. He was right about theatre and drama. I happened to be in the Provincetown Theatre at the weekend to see Mr. Brian Merriman's play about 1916, "Eirebrushed", which involved Mr. Frank McGuinness. It was a joy to watch. I commend all of those involved in our arts community. We should welcome, encourage and foster the writing and production of...

Seanad: Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statements (16 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister to the House. On a point of information, when he made his opening remarks he exceeded the allocated time. Is he amenable to coming back to the House as ten members at least, through their Whips, have intimated that they want to contribute to this important debate? If he prefers we can hold his reply over until another day.

Seanad: Protection of Employment (Uncertain Hours) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important to welcome this Private Members' debate and to commend the Labour Party Members. I welcome them to Government again as they sit on the front benches for the debate. They are very welcome.

Seanad: Protection of Employment (Uncertain Hours) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senator Nash, the former Minister of State, genuinely for his work in the Department. He was a very good Minister of State and I commend him for that. I acknowledge that the last Government increased the minimum wage and restored it, unlike its predecessor. We did so twice in fact. The living wage is something we all want to embrace and to see if we can bring it to fruition. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Statute Law Revision Bill 2016 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 4 45. p.m. and conclude not later than 6.15 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes each and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes each and the Minister to be called on to reply to the debate nt later than 6.10 p.m.;...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 18 senators who made contributions to the Order of Business the afternoon. I will begin with Senator Ardagh's contribution on housing. All of us involved in politics recognise the importance of the Government's strategy around housing and the priority the Government has given to the issue of homelessness and getting people out of emergency shelters, especially young children and...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Hague Convention) Bill 2016 – Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 2 p.m., with the contributions of groups' spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: He did yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 19 Senators who raised various matters this morning. I will begin with those raised by Senators Ardagh and Humphreys. To be fair to Senator Ardagh, she is very good at representing her local community. I think the matter she raised should be taken up with Dublin City Council in the first instance. I hope we do not see Dublin 8 and Dublin 12 being used as dumping grounds. As...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: That is more of the bull to which we have to listen. We are interested. We should get the facts out there. The deal on offer to the ASTI would provide a pay increase of between 15% and 22% for new entrant teachers. I am a former teacher and member of the ASTI. I understand the frustration of public sector workers. I repeat that Fine Gael in government wants to protect the fragile...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I have read it.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Sinn Féin is for nothing and against everything. That is its mantra.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not about honking horns.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is about working to bring a resolution to a dispute that has an impact on the lives of people.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Sorry. The Cathaoirleach is right.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I will not respond to that.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that. I would like to inform Senators Richmond and Devine, who raised the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, that a resolution has been agreed this morning. The Commission reached a deal with the Wallonian regional Government.