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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: To clarify, as the Senator will know, operational matters are not a matter for any Minister. It is a matter for the Garda Commissioner who allocates resources, including Garda personnel. That is the reason the Commencement matter was ruled out of order.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (14 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...P. Craughwell - The need for the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to make a statement on the impact of post-1995 and pre-2013 pension schemes for members of An Garda Síochána, the Defence Forces and other front-line services. Senator Garret Ahearn - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the N24 national road...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Craughwell. I want to join with him in wishing Antoinette Cunningham every success in the next chapter of her life. She was a very strong advocate for members of An Garda Síochána, and those of us who met her and engaged with her always found her to be a person of conviction and also a person of huge courtesy. As Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, I wish her well.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (31 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...of disabled parking bays, as piloted by Gorey Municipal District Council. Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on plans to reform and expedite the Garda vetting process. Senator Seán Kyne - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on plans for a new national positive ageing strategy. Senator Lynn Boylan - The need for...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (24 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...University Hospital, and full regional eye care services in Ballincollig, County Cork. Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on plans to reform and expedite the Garda vetting process. The matters raised by the Senators are suitable for discussion and I have selected Senators Rónán Mullen, Eugene Murphy, Rebecca Moynihan and John...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: .... Senator Clonan rightly remembered today Private Seán Rooney, who was tragically killed this time last year. We think of him today and we thank all of our men and women in our armed forces and Garda Síochána who serve and protect us every day. I wish you all a very happy Christmas. I particularly thank the Cathaoirleach's staff, Aisling Hart and Amanda Carney and all...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...authorities. Some are doing better than others. This is not justifiable either. I thank Senator Flynn for raising, and continuing to raise, the issue in the House. Senator Carrigy raised the issue of the Garda divisions. It is an issue for us in Mayo also. As he pointed out, Longford, Roscommon and Mayo are now part of the same division. From Edgeworthstown to Belmullet is all part...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., I join with Members who earlier articulated their thanks and genuine appreciation for the bravery of the men and women of our Defence Forces, including the Naval Service and Air Corps, and the Garda for the wonderful work they did over the past 24 hours in what has been categorised as the largest drugs seizure in the history of the State. The Leader was a member of the Defence Forces at...

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (13 Jul 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Dáil Éireann has agreed on 12 July 2023 to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022. Dáil Éireann has passed the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022 on 12 July 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Policing, Security and...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (11 Jul 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Senator Maria Byrne - The need for the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on the review of the means test. Senator Michael McDowell - The need for the Minister for Justice to ensure An Garda Síochána enforces the laws pertaining to slot machines and gaming arcades in Dublin city. Senator Tim Lombard - The need for the Minister for Transport to provide an update...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Annita Demetriou, Speaker of the Cypriot House of Representatives (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...dates back almost 60 years ago, to 1964, when Ireland first offered military personnel to the UN peacekeeping force. Since then more than 10,000 Irish military and civilian personnel have served in Cyprus. I thank all of them, along with the 12 members of An Garda Síochána currently serving in UNPOL. It is a source of great pride that our small country can support your small...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (16 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...and the funding of Omaveloxolone, a drug used to treat Friedreich’s ataxia. Senator Garret Ahearn - The need for the Minister for Justice to provide an update on the development of a new Garda station in Kickham Barracks, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Senator Robbie Gallagher - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on measures to address the continued assaults on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Senator to consider talking to the Ceann Comhairle and I about the national bravery awards, and the possible posthumous recognition of Garda Coonan with an award. As the Senator has said rightly, the State award is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, but certainly, there is a wrong that I hope we can have a conversation about. I call Senator Conway.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I reiterate that the matter of awarding of the Scott medal is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, and him alone. I would not want us to think that we can interfere in that. However, it is important that we remember and reflect today on the service of Garda Coonan. We remember and thank him today. It behoves all of us to ensure that his memory is honoured in a very fitting way. I want to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Acting Leader to reply, I should clarify my remarks. Retired Garda Coonan is very much alive. My comment was in the context of his service in An Garda Síochána in case people misconstrued it.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (20 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...replace the previous MIDOC service. Senator Robbie Gallagher - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the implementation of the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest strategy to provide Garda and emergency service vehicles with automated external defibrillators. Senator Eugene Murphy - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on school transport...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (28 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...adult education tutors employed by education and training boards. Senator Garret Ahearn - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the timelines for the tendering of the new Garda stations at Clonmel and Macroom. Senator Maria Byrne - The need for the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to make a statement on the introduction...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (23 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...a statement on the progress of the Drimnagh Primary Care Centre, Dublin 12. Senator Garret Ahearn - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the timelines for the tendering of the new Garda stations at Clonmel and Macroom. Senator Mary Fitzpatrick - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on the resolution of the refurbishment snag and pyrite...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (22 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...are valid from test completed date rather than test due date. Senator Garret Ahearn - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the timelines for the tendering of the new Garda stations at Clonmel and Macroom. Of the matters raised by the Senators suitable for discussion, I have selected Senators Byrne, Ward, Clifford-Lee and Boylan and they will be taken now. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Leader, as a matter of urgency, to facilitate a debate with the Minister for Justice on the future of An Garda Síochána and the need for us to support the members of the Garda. One can look at the figures revealed this week, where the number of gardaí retiring or leaving early is the highest in five years. One can also look at the number of people going into...