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Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Rónán Mullen: Senator Buttimer was right to defend my colleague's honour but he did something many people have done in the House today. He has argued against points that were not made. I heard people making arguments about the Catholic Church's teaching, for example, as though people opposing the Bill wanted to enshrine the Catholic Church's teaching in the law. It is a fact that marriage under our...

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

David Norris: I had the Operation Transformation. We won it, did we not, Senator Buttimer?

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: On the amendment.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Are we to be true democrats and true republicans? I understand the bona fides of all people in this Chamber on both sides of the argument and my speech on Second Stage reflected that.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Rónán Mullen: Whose speech was Senator Buttimer listening to? Had he headphones on?

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Bill gives legitimacy to same sex couples and to heterosexual couples in cohabitation relationships.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Rónán Mullen: Senator Buttimer must not have been listening to what I said.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Rónán Mullen: Nuair a dhéanann an Seanadóir Buttimer botún, is gá domsa dul isteach le míniú eile le go mbeidh mé in ann an rud a shoiléiriú dhó agus do dhaoine eile le go mbeidh tuiscint níos fearr againn.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Níl an ceart agat.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not misunderstand.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: What was in the newspaper yesterday or this morning?

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I have been listening to him all day, with respect. This is important. I hope the Minister, in his reply, will make it crystal clear. This is not an attack on marriage or on anybody. It is enhancing and enriching and is creating a better world for our fellow citizens, irrespective of creed or beliefs.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Rónán Mullen: ...labhairt ar an Chéim seo de phlé an Bhille. I ask the Leas-Chathaoirleach to bear in mind we are not limited for time. It was necessary for me to bring in some clarification because Senator Buttimer clearly misunderstood-----

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Walsh appeared to state that the Bill is not about placing a tick in a box. If that is the motivation behind the amendment before the House, then each of us should review where we stand. This matter is not about placing a tick in a box. I support Senator McDonald in respect of this issue. She was correct in stating that there is no need for the amendment. I am glad the Minister...

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

The Seanad Divided: For the motion: 48 (Ivana Bacik, Dan Boyle, Martin Brady, Paddy Burke, Larry Butler, Jerry Buttimer, Ciarán Cannon, James Carroll, John Carty, Donie Cassidy, Paudie Coffey, Paul Coghlan, Maria Corrigan, Maurice Cummins, Mark Daly, Mark Dearey, Pearse Doherty, Paschal Donohoe, John Ellis, Geraldine Feeney, Frances Fitzgerald, Camillus Glynn, Dominic Hannigan, Fidelma...

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

The Seanad Divided: For the motion: 48 (Ivana Bacik, Dan Boyle, Martin Brady, Paddy Burke, Larry Butler, Jerry Buttimer, Ciarán Cannon, James Carroll, John Carty, Donie Cassidy, Paudie Coffey, Paul Coghlan, Maria Corrigan, Maurice Cummins, Mark Daly, Mark Dearey, Pearse Doherty, Paschal Donohoe, John Ellis, Geraldine Feeney, Frances Fitzgerald, Camillus Glynn, Dominic Hannigan, Fidelma...

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

The Seanad Divided: For the motion: 48 (Ivana Bacik, Dan Boyle, Martin Brady, Paddy Burke, Larry Butler, Jerry Buttimer, Ciarán Cannon, James Carroll, John Carty, Donie Cassidy, Paudie Coffey, Paul Coghlan, Maria Corrigan, Maurice Cummins, Mark Daly, Mark Dearey, Pearse Doherty, Paschal Donohoe, John Ellis, Geraldine Feeney, Frances Fitzgerald, Camillus Glynn, Dominic Hannigan, Fidelma...

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I understand where Senator Quinn is coming from and I disagree profoundly with my good friend, Senator Norris. In fairness to Senator Quinn, his comments are fair and balanced, unlike the amendments. They have no merit. Senator Ó Murchú spoke about the import of the Bill and Senators Walsh and Hanafin spoke about the crux of their opposition to the Bill. Herein lies the crux as I...

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that, a Leas-Chathaoirligh. I am on the amendments. I understand you have a difficult job to do. We must not shirk our responsibility. We must not stand and allow people to use their own views to jettison a Bill or to hijack people who want recognition for their partnerships. That is what these amendments are about. We either stand up and be counted or we do not. I...

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jim Walsh: ...would be the same as all other relationships, particularly those of a sexual nature. In this instance we must ensure the message is sent loud and clear. The Minister and Members such as Senators Buttimer and Bacik should know the amendment would not have any consequences for the rights being granted in the Bill to civil partnerships. Senator Norris made some critical comments about...