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Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I am told it will be ratified by midnight tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank both Senators for-----

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senators Devine and Richmond for raising this matter. Senator Richmond also raised some important educational matters in his local area, with specific reference to the Ballinteer, Stepaside and Notre Dame schools. I would be happy to ask the Minister to discuss those matters with the Senator. Senator Swanick raised the issue of tobacco and linked it to the NTMA. We all agree on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: -----to have a discussion on the health area. Senator Coghlan raised the issue of the future of the post office network. He cited both the Grant Thornton and the Bobby Kerr reports. Senator Coghlan is right. We need to work with the Irish Postmasters Union to see how we can ensure there is a vibrant post office network across the country, not only in rural Ireland but also in urban...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope that we can have a resolution to the issue. On the issue of China, Senator Norris is correct. Human rights affect the lives of people. Whether it is a powerhouse like China or a country in any part of the world, no matter who they are, human rights should be upheld and we must fight to have the dignity of the person respected at all times.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to accept Senator Colm Burke's amendment to the Order of Business. The Senator raised the issue of maternity services. We had that discussion yesterday and I would be happy to have the Minister come to the House on that matter. Senator Ned O'Sullivan raised the issue of the coverage of Dublin city marathon. I completely agree that it is disappointing that there is no live...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to be adjourned no later than 3.30 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 2, Private Members' business, Corporate Manslaughter (No. 2) Bill 2016 - Second Stage, to be taken at 4 p.m., with the time allocated to the debate not to exceed two hours.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 19 Senators who raised issues on the Order of Business. On the industrial relations issue raised by Senators Ardagh, Humphreys, Coffey, Craughwell and Devine, it is important that we all speak with one voice in calling on the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland, ASTI, the Garda Representative Association, GRA, and the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, AGSI,...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that we use proper language and that we understand what is at stake here. As Senator Coffey rightly said, the economic recovery of our country is fragile and there is a duty of care on the Minister and on the Government to act responsibly. I appeal to all-----

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: My head is very much in the air. As a former-----

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Everything we do in government is about equality. I do not intend to engage in a public war of words here because as a member of the ASTI and somebody who wants to see this issue resolved, I am aware there are young people in the Public Gallery, some of whom are doing examinations, but as Senator Craughwell rightly said, there is a multiplicity of schoolteachers across the country doing a...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: -----in the barracks in Athlone by the Minister of State, Deputy Paul Kehoe. It is important, and I have always said this in the House, that we recognise the sacrifice and the heroism of former members of our Defence Forces, who are celebrated across the world, whether it is the Congo, Lebanon or wherever. To be fair to Senator McFadden, she has been very involved in this issue also because...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to talk about it at the group meeting at 2 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: With regard to the Confucius Institutes or Buddha - I am not sure which one the Senator wants me to address - but the-----

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator makes an important point about investment in education. Equally, the issue Senator Wilson raised about Taiwan is important. Those of us in this House who are part of the Taiwan friendship group recognise that we have a one-China policy but it behoves all Members of the House to promote relations-----

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that we work with Taiwan to forge links and develop relationships. I know from our own relationship with Taiwan and the representative here, Simon Tu, that it is very positive. It is important that we keep all options open, recognising that we do have a one-China policy. Senator Coffey raised an important issue regarding the appointment of hospital groups. I would be happy...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ó Domhnaill raised the North-South issue and I would be happy to bring that matter before the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, CPP. Senator Feighan raised the matter of ashes. I am not a member of the Vatican. The Leas-Chathaoirleach is probably closer to it than I am in the matter of the distribution of ashes.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Gallagher raised the matter of juvenile arthritis and the need to appoint a third consultant. I would be happy to invite the Minister for Health to the House in that regard. Senators O’Donnell, Paddy Burke and Mulherin raised the issue of transport. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, will be in the House on 16 November. Senator O’Donnell also...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State is coming to the House and will be happy to deal with that question as well.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I was not in the House for Second Stage when the Bill came before the previous Oireachtas. I acknowledge the presence of a former Senator, Ms van Turnhout, who was a pivotal member of the Joint Committee on Health and Children that I chaired. Senator Colm Burke was a member of that committee as well. That committee undertook pre-legislative scrutiny of the Bill. I welcome the Minister of...