Results 1-20 of 50 for immigration speaker:Jerry Buttimer

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

Jerry Buttimer: ...of certain homes built prior to 1940 from home energy improvement grants. Senator Fiona O'Loughlin - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the unexpected closure of the immigrant investor programme and its implications for the applications on hand at the time of closure. Senator Emer Currie - The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of...

Address by Mr. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America (13 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...and remember the Irish diaspora in America who share that same sense of pride. Your presence in this Chamber and your address today acknowledges the story of emigration as the shared story of our two nations. I hope, Mr. President, that we will see immigration reform with the undocumented Irish looked after during your term in office. This week we turn another page of history together...

Seanad: Address by Mr. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America (13 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...and remember the Irish diaspora in America who share that same sense of pride. Your presence in this Chamber and your address today acknowledges the story of emigration as the shared story of our two nations. I hope, Mr. President, that we will see immigration reform with the undocumented Irish looked after during your term in office. This week we turn another page of history together...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: It is two sentences. The person said that they were asked for a Covid test at the immigration booth but not a vaccination certificate or passenger locator form. The person further states that for those who used the e-passport gate, nothing was checked. That was yesterday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: ...headline is "The Secretive Prisons That Keep Migrants Out of Europe". It continues, and I am quoting directly, "Tired of migrants arriving from Africa, the [European Union] has created a shadow immigration system that captures them before they reach its shores, and sends them to brutal Libyan detention centres run by militias." By any stretch of imagination, if that is even partly true...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Norris raised a very pertinent and valid point regarding the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service online system. Those of us who every week meet people who are dealing with this issue will know that it is very vexing and needs to be resolved. I have a very simple philosophy. There should always be a human interface in this matter. I do not think electronic means are good...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...is right. There are places like Macroom and Drishane in Cork where communities within communities are being formed and friendships and new families are being created. Direct provision and our new immigrant communities are welcome in our country.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...that of the House, but if we want investment in renewable energy and if we want to retain and achieve our targets, then it is important that decisions are made. Senator Ó Donnghaile referred to immigration checks at the Border. I am not familiar with that issue, but it is disconcerting if there is a pointed and concerted attempt at investigation and checking of people, which I hope...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...wife and mother almost died with them. It is reminiscent of the images we saw a couple of years ago of a young Syrian boy lying on a beach. I have issues with President Trump's policies and the tenet and tone of what he is trying to do around immigration. Again, Senator Boyhan and I will raise the matter in Luxembourg next week because this kind of behaviour from the democratically...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...ones about which we need a wider discussion, particularly on the issue of migration, where some people peddle a line that migration is bad for our country. As we all know quite well, there are many fine immigrants in our country today making a very valuable contribution to our society and communities. Freedom of movement of people is one that we all cherish. As the Senator for the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...to women and domestic and sexual violence. Education has a critical role. I would be happy to have that debate in due course.Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell made a telling and fine contribution on the role of immigration in our country. I cannot but completely agree with her that we need to have the right inference put on immigration. We have a significant skills shortage. The Minister...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...away people because of disability, but as the Senator knows, it has an A4.10 form which stipulates very strict protocols about entry into New Zealand. It has strong rules and regulations regarding immigration.That country has very strong rules and regulations for immigration. One of the questions on that form deals with the issue of imposing significant costs to New Zealand's health...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: As Senator Mullen knows better than I do, the issue he referenced in the House today is a matter for the New Zealand immigration authority. It has very strict guidelines with which I do not agree. He might be best served by tabling a Commencement matter to get a more expeditious response from the Minister. I would be happy to engage with the Minister. If the Senator gives me the details,...

Seanad: Allocation of Time: Motion (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Part 13 (sections 91-94) 1 hour Department of Justice and Equality (Extradition) Part 14 (sections 95-97) 1 hour Department of Justice and Equality (Immigration) Part 15 (section 98) and the Title 1 hour Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and where proceedings have not been concluded within the stated...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...have that debate in due course. I commend Senator Lawless on his work. I was in Washington DC before Christmas, and know the respect and value he has brought to this House. His work with Irish immigrants in North America is unbelievable. He referred to the E3 visa. It is disappointing to see what happened. As he said, under the rules, a person can hold it up. I commend Ambassador...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...with the case to which she referred but it is important that there is clarity given on individual situations. Yesterday Senators Ardagh and Paddy Burke raised the issue of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, INIS, website, which is a different matter but it is all part of the issue of immigration. I will try to get the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to come to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I join with Senators Ardagh and Paddy Burke regarding the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, INIS, website.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...night involving Iran and a penalty. I thank the 12 Members for their contributions. I begin with Senator Ardagh's comments on the important and welcome decision of the Government to take in 25 immigrants. I congratulate the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Taoiseach on their decision. I agree with Senator Ardagh...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senators Bacik, Mark Daly, Devine, Feighan, Gavan, Lawless, Reilly and Ruane raised the immigration policy of the United States Administration, which separates children from their parents as part of border controls. As Leader of this House, I thank all the Members for their contributions on this, although I single out Senator Lawless for his contribution. The policy is immoral, wrong and...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...'s amendment to the Order of Business, which I forgot to mention that. Senator O'Sullivan referenced Facebook, and I have responded on that point. Senator Richmond has an interesting proposal relating to an immigration day. As he said, it is important to recognise that 80% of people have a positive viewpoint. That is something I welcome. I certainly concur with Senator Richmond that we...