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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that but I am replying on the Order of Business. Up to 840,000 people will benefit from the social welfare increases in the budget. It is important we welcome that.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It will be in March. They will be introduced either in the finance or the social welfare Bill. What Senators should welcome and focus on is the fact all people on social protection will receive an increase of €5. This will restore and uplift the fortunes of people.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: At the risk of rising to Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile's heckling-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: -----but his party is changing its average industrial policy wage for its Members. They will also see an increase.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: They cannot have it both ways.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I will rise above the heckling. Senator Kevin Humphreys made an important point on keeping focus on our climate change obligations. I have no difficulty in having the Minister come to the House on the matter. However, I do not think we will get the reports or speeches two weeks in advance.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Ray Butler and Frank Feighan raised the issue of Aleppo. I would be happy to have the Minister come to the House on this matter. It is important we put pressure on Russia and the United States to find a resolution to this. It is important we see both powers not scoring political points because people are being killed there while the survivors have nothing to look forward to in...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister is committed to the language. Both Senators Michelle Mulherin and Colm Burke replied to Senator David Norris's remarks. I would be happy to have that discussion about the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2013 with the Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Michelle Mulherin raised the issue of slurry spreading. There are several issues linked to that such as animal welfare and environmental impact. I hope the Minister will look at giving that derogation. Senator Ned O'Sullivan raised the issue of rural and regional town councils. A review of these is taking place. He is stretching it a small bit when he blames the abolition of town...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Private Members' business, Seanad Bill 2016 - Second Stage (Resumed), to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude not later than 3 p.m.; No. 2, Private Members' business, Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016 - Second Stage, to be taken at 4 p.m., with the time allocated for this debate not to exceed two hours; and No. 3, statements on judicial appointments and...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Who was that?

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I see.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Before Senator Norris leaves and as a courtesy to him as father of the House, I would be happy to facilitate a discussion on the issue he and Senator Colm Burke raised.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: We spoke on the Bank of Ireland decision last week. It is certainly one for which the bank should answer. Despite some people thinking we do not have a role in the day-to-day management of accounts, the banks should explain and, if possible, reverse this decision. I would also be happy for the Minister to come to the House to discuss the matter concerning insurance which the Senators also...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: To be honest, as someone who deals with people every day, I have not seen that type of behaviour.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I know. I do not discredit what the Senator has said. He has highlighted a serious issue. If the Minister is the person to go to about the matter, then I am happy to work with the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Lombard raised the issue of cashflow and working capital and the assistance provided by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. As he rightly said, that is what is required. In response to Senator Gavan, I am on record as saying that the 9% VAT rate is important. In particular, we must continue to attract tourists to this country post-Brexit. It is not about...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy English, and thank him for his presence today and for his contribution to the debate. I compliment Senator McDowell on putting the Bill before us and thank the former Senators, Mr. Manning and Mr. O'Toole, for their immense work in preparing the report of the working group on Seanad reform. While it is important to recognise that there was a referendum...

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I feel like I should not speak at all at this stage given the comedy I heard this afternoon and yesterday. We all take this issue seriously. Where I agree with my colleague-----

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: What I find comical is the constant prevarication and the back-and-forth nature thereof. If Sinn Féin wants to engage in serious politics, let us come to the middle because that is where-----