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Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: -----or that we should abolish the Seanad or-----

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: -----dare we try, that we should reduce legal fees and that would save the taxpayers' money

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: We can argue about the exigencies of costs until the cows come home-----

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I have no problem with that either, or Independent Senators not taking the leaders' allowance. We can argue the point.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I was sceptical at the beginning of the Constitutional Convention but it was breathtaking. Cynicism does not do any good. I accept Senator McDowell's fundamental point that it is us and the people who will decide and that will be the final part of the process. Nothing will change that, but if we want to have broader participation in how our country is run and governed, then this is a...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It was clear in my remarks that I was not referring to the subject matter. I was referring to the document about the conduct of the meeting. The Senator is being suggestive in his remarks.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: That is unfair.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: That is unfair by Senator Mullen.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Were there enough people of Senator Mullen's own persuasion there?

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator had enough people of a similar mindset to his there as well.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: How were they afterwards?

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding arrangements for the sitting of the House for Friday 15 and Tuesday 19 July 2016, to be taken without debate on conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, statements on the summer economic statement to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and to conclude not later than 3 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, those...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank all 18 Members who raised issues on the Order of Business. Senator Ardagh raised the CSO figures. I think we addressed this topic yesterday but it is important to understand that concern has been expressed regarding the CSO figures on growth and how they have been compiled. The CSO has accepted that there might be a need to look at how it measures and presents them. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: That is for another debate. Senator Craughwell raised a case, which I will not go into. On foot of the Senator raising the case, my office contacted the Department of Defence. There has been a Commencement Matter debate on the matter. To be fair, the issue is important to the Senator. I think he would agree with me that the Taoiseach or the Minister for Defence does not have control over...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator O'Mahony raised the important issue of water safety and the role of Irish Water Safety. It is important that we send out a message to the effect that it is important that people take care in harbours and on piers during the summer and that those who use our waters do so carefully and are sensible when using equipment. They should not contemplate consuming alcohol and then going on...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The IHF has an obligation to reflect on its role in promoting the tourism strategy and attracting tourists to the country. Senator Reilly referred to the importance of transport. I will happily ask the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Sport to come to the House for a debate. Senator Horkan made reference to the Central Applications Office and the leaving certificate results. The...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (14 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business: (1) The Seanad shall meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, 15th July, 2016 and the following arrangements shall apply: (a)Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended; (b)there shall be no Order of Business; (c)the business to be taken shall be confined to the items set out in the Schedule to this paragraph...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (14 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: As there is a vote taking place in the Dáil, in the interests of staff and Members I propose that the Seanad suspend until 2 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (14 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: In light of the fact that the debate was late starting, I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that this debate be extended to 3.30 p.m. and that item No. 3 be taken at the conclusion of this debate at 3.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Seanad Bill 2016 - Second Stage, which is Private Members' business being taken in Government time, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn not later than 4.15 p.m., with the contributions of the proposing Senator not to exceed ten minutes, those of other Senators not to exceed eight minutes and that of the Minister not to exceed 15 minutes; and No. 14,...