Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Butler raised the issue of the Department of Education and Skills in the context of school buildings being left empty when schools move to new premises. That such lands and buildings could be used for a variety of purposes is worth considering, so I commend him on that.

Regarding Senator Mac Lochlainn's comments, I am disappointed that Irish Water has again chosen not to meet public representatives about the Eddie Fullerton dam. It is incumbent upon Irish Water to discuss an issue of this importance with public representatives. As with Senator Nash's issue, perhaps a Commencement matter might be the way to go. I have no information for Senator Mac Lochlainn to hand.