Seanad debates

Tuesday, 9 April 2019

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

 

2:30 pm

Photo of Jerry ButtimerJerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Lawless made a good contribution regarding the amendment to the licensing of gaming legislation. We will have that discussion again, as this issue needs a great deal of debate. I hope that, through the Bill, we can get people's attention. This is a current topic. Whether in the form of loot boxes, online gambling or gaming arcades, it has become a blight on our society.

On behalf of everyone in the House, I join Senator Black in paying tribute to the late Sally O'Neill, who was tragically killed in recent days, and in commending her on her work with Trócaire and the way in which she advocated for and promoted human rights and social justice around the world. We remember her and thank her for her service. We send our sympathies to her family.

Senator Reilly referred to the new GP contract. The Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, was in Athlone with Senator McFadden. We all agree that it is through primary care that we will bring about a revolution in our healthcare system. I look forward to the debate on that matter in the coming weeks.

I wonder whether Senator Norris received grants from the Irish Georgian Society or anyone else in order to renovate his house. He got great notoriety out of being on television and winning Ireland's best house or renovated house.

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