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Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope it will be at 4.30 p.m. after we do our business. I would rather that we did not divide the House on a vote.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: He has indicated to me that he is happy to come to the House. We just need to work out the rubrics.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: In light of the fact that the Minister is still in the Dáil due to the block voting I propose that we suspend until 2 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise to Members and members of staff. In light of the voting block in the Dáil I propose a further suspension until 2.20 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Members for their patience and co-operation, and I thank the Minister of State and the staff also. The delay is the by-product of the new regime in the Lower House. It is unfortunate, and I know it discommodes Members.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose to amend the Order of Business to change times to allow statements on the Ibrahim Halawa case to be taken at the conclusion of No. 2, the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016, and to conclude within one hour, and for statements on waste disposal charges to be taken on the conclusion of No. 3. Each group spokesperson will have five minutes and the Minister will have five minutes to...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Given the delay in our business due to the votes in the Dáil and other factors, I propose an amendment to the Order of Business. The Minister has other engagements and has changed his diary to suit us. I propose that a Senator representing each group be allowed to speak for five minutes and that the Minister be called to reply at 5.40 p.m. before statements conclude.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (30 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: As the Minister, Deputy Coveney, is on his way for the debate on waste disposal charges, I propose that we suspend proceedings until 5.45 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business for today is No. 1, the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.; and No. 2, Private Members' business, the Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016 - Second Stage, to be taken at 4 p.m., with the time allocated for this debate not to exceed two hours.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 26 Senators who contributed to this morning’s Order of Business. Eight Senators, including Senators Ardagh, Conway-Walsh, Conway, Boyhan, Dolan, Landy and Norris, raised the issue of Console. I think all of us in this House will join in condemning the lack of transparency and accountability in regard to the governance and use of public moneys in a charity like Console....

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: We must have probity such that the strict rules applying to the charity sector are implemented. Senator Conway referred to Part 4 of the Charities Act. It is a staffing issue. There is an obligation on the Government to work with the Charities Regulator and give him a full complement of staff to implement the Charities Act with its full rigour. We cannot condone any wrongdoing and must...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not believe so, to be fair. It is very unfair of the Senator to say that.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: With regard to Leader funding, the Minister announced 18 new projects last week. Senator Conway-Walsh raised this matter and I have invited the Minister to the House. I will follow up with her on that.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I have spoken to the Minister of State, Deputy McHugh, about that, because the Senator raised it previously if memory serves. He has agreed to come to the House but timing is the problem. However, I will pursue it for the Senator.

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is with reluctance that we are not supporting the Bill. The Minister has clearly and cogently outlined the reason for that. However, Members who engage with people every week and understand their plight recognise that this is a maze and minefield that must be sorted out. Senator Ardagh referred to direct provision. I commend the former Minister of State, Senator Ó...

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: He also visits direct provision centres. They are soulless, heartless places. The one in Cork-----

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: We will do that.

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Some of us do not just shout from the rooftop or the mountain, we actually do things. Perhaps the Senator and some of his colleagues should do the same.

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: If the Senator wants to talk new politics, he should walk the walk with us and not just go back to the old ways of the megaphone and roaring and shouting at us. Walk on a journey with us.