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Seanad: Death of Jo Cox, MP: Expressions of Sympathy (21 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: If it is agreeable to the House, I propose that Members could share time if they wish.

Seanad: Death of Jo Cox, MP: Expressions of Sympathy (21 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: As Leader of the House, I sympathise, along with other Members, with the family of Jo Cox at this very sad moment. She was a wife, a mother and a parliamentarian, and from all we have learnt of her since her tragic death one cannot but be touched by the sincerity of her motivation and her diligent representation on behalf of her constituents. In the wider context her death must be seen as...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on delivering sustainable full employment, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn no later than 2.15 p.m., with contributions from all Senators not to exceed six minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I will begin by quoting James Joyce, "Love loves to love love" and wishing everyone a happy Bloomsday. I hope, in keeping with today's theme of the arts, that we will continue to promote arts and culture, not just in this House but across the country. I remind members of the Fianna Fáil Party that today also marks the anniversary of Jack Lynch's victory in the 1977 general election,...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Ardagh, Conway-Walsh and Ó Ríordáin raised the issue of bin charges but as Members know, the movement now is towards a pay-per-weight system. It is being introduced, by regulation, from July. I am surprised that Senator Ó Ríordáin did not remember that it was his own party colleague, the former Minister for the Environment, Community and Local...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is Nos. 1 to 4, motions re election of Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, to be taken together on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 5, motion to restore the Statute Law Revision Bill 2016 to the Order Paper, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of No. 4; No. 6, motion to restore the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2016 to the Order Paper, to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank all 39 Senators who spoke this morning and this afternoon. In response to Senator Wilson, Private Members' business involves ten minutes for the proposer and six minutes for the seconder. Other speakers have six minutes each and the Minister has 15 minutes to respond. It is fixed by the House. Today, like many Senators, my "L" plates are on and tá mé...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important we hear the views of people who have rights and entitlements, who deserve our respect; we have a duty of care to them. The Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, is visiting direct provision centres and I hope he will, in time, come to the House to discuss the issue. I fully agree with Senator Norris about the Living City initiative. In a number of budgets, the Minister, Deputy...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish our team every success in the remainder of the championships in France. I think we all saw them play on Monday night - I know I am digressing a little but Senator Ó Ríordáin has raised the point - and there was a great uplift among people, perhaps not at the end of the game, which ended in a draw, but we certainly got off to a reasonably good start. There is confidence...

Seanad: Seanad Reform Bill 2014: First Stage (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Can we discuss the date rather than tying ourselves to a date today?

Seanad: Seanad Reform Bill 2014: First Stage (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is agreed.

Seanad: Seanad Reform Bill 2014: First Stage (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I can assure Senator McDowell that I will not be holding him up in any shape or form.

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: "That Senator Paul Coghlan be elected Leas-Chathaoirleach." Molaim an Seanadóir Paul Coghlan mar Leas-Chathaoirleach ar an Seanad. Is mó bliain atá tugtha don pholaitíocht ag an Seanadóir, ní hamháin ag leibhéal an rialtais náisiúnta ach ag leibhéal an rialtais áitiúil leis. Leas-Chathaoirleach cumasach neamh-chlaonta...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: On my own behalf and that of the Fine Gael group, I congratulate Senator Coghlan. I did not know there were going to be tears and beauties home this evening. The emotion that the Senator showed at the announcement of his appointment is a demonstration of the love and affection that he has for this House and for the Seanad Chamber. I congratulate him and pay tribute to his wife Peggy, his...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose that we adjourn for 20 minutes.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2016: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 158 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Statute Law Revision Bill 2016, which had reached Order for Second Stage prior to the Seanad General Election, April 2016, be restored to the Order Paper.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 158 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015, which had reached Committee Stage prior to the Seanad General Election, April 2016, be restored to the Order Paper.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 158 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Heritage Bill 2016, which had reached Committee Stage prior to the Seanad General Election, April 2016, be restored to the Order Paper.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30 June 2016 and ending on 29 June 2017.” I wish to acknowledge the presence of the former Cathaoirleach, former Senator Charles McDonald, in the Visitors Gallery and to welcome...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an gCathaoirleach. I welcome Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, and I congratulate him on his appointment as a Minster of State. As Senator Bacik has said, the Minister of State brought years of dedicated service to the justice committee and I was pleased, as chairmen of the health committee that worked in a cross-departmental way with him...