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Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I am very fond of the Senator but sometimes I wonder what world he is living in. Hilary Clinton used a phrase about Donald Trump about living in one's own reality. I think he should read the Sinn Féin proposals every week because-----

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: -----they change from week to week.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Sinn Féin comes up with voodoo economics.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise, a Chathaoirligh. Senator Reilly raised the important issue of Oberstown and I would be happy to have the Minister, Deputy Zappone, come into the House on that issue. Senator Gallagher raised the important issue of apartheid in the context of Israel and Palestine and-----

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: My apologies, Senator Gavan. The Senator is correct that language is important. Senator Gavan is right and a debate is needed that hears from all sides.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is correct. It is also my opinion that the Palestinian people deserve to have their voice heard and deserve to be recognised. While that might not get me universal approval in many quarters, I share the Senator's views in this regard and this is an issue Members must consider. I will seek to have the Minister come before the House in this regard. Senator Norris raised the...

Seanad: Proposal on Matrimonial Matters, Parental Responsibility and Child Abduction: Referral to Joint Committee (29 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the...

Seanad: Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (29 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government agreed on 27th September, 2016, to propose, for the approval of Seanad Éireann, the appointment of Eileen Barrington SC to be a member of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority, and pursuant to section 9 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, approves the appointment, with effect from the establishment day...

Seanad: Establishment of Select Committees: Motion (29 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: That, following Orders made by Government on 5th July, 2016, and 19th July, 2016, respectively, altering the names of Departments and titles of Ministers, the names of the Select Committees in column (1) of the Schedule below, which were established by Order of the Seanad of 21st July, 2016, are hereby amended as set out in column (2) of the Schedule and each such Committee shall...

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sharing time with Senator O'Donnell.

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar dtús báire, cuirim fíor-fháilte roimh an Taoiseach. Gabhaim mo bhuíochas agus mo thacaíocht leis as ucht an chomhrá agus an méid oibre atá le déanamh ar son an ghnáthdhuine ar fud na tíre. In welcoming the Taoiseach to the Chamber today, I hope his presence here will be a continuing one. His address has highlighted many key...

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: On Tuesday next at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I love the enthusiasm of the Members opposite. It is fantastic. New politics is alive and well. The Order Business is No. 1, Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016 - Second Stage, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 6 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, those of...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Conway for raising the very important and poignant death of Caitríona Lucas. Everyone in the House was shocked by her death. As Senator Conway rightly said, it was heroically in the line of duty in a search and rescue mission and in pursuit of bringing a person back to safety. In the House today, as we resume our deliberations and work, it is appropriate that we...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: That is okay. I would be happy to do that. Out of the sadness at the deaths-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: That is fine. Out of the depths and tragedy of death comes new life. During the course of the summer recess Senator Lombard and his wife, Catherine, had the pleasure of having two young boys born to them, John and Denis. I congratulate Senator Lombard and his wife on the heroic endeavour on his part. I imagine his sleepless nights have started. We commend Senator Lombard and his wife,...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: A commission has been established and we should all make a submission to it. I would be happy to have a debate after the submissions have been made. It is important to allow the commission do its work. I will not in any way be found wanting in having a debate on water and I would be very happy to hear how the Senator's party will propose to impose more taxes on the Irish people, as...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be very happy to have that debate. The Senator's party has flip-flopped on many different issues.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It has done it again with water and I look forward to having that debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The issue of agriculture has correctly dominated this afternoon's proceedings. I thank Senators Hopkins, Lombard, Byrne, O'Donnell and Daly for raising the importance of agriculture to the nation. The Minister, Deputy Creed, is convening a meeting of stakeholders on 6 October with a view to considering all the options.As Senator Lombard rightly said, it is an issue that affects all farmers,...