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Seanad: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (1 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome that the European Union this morning agreed €50 billion in additional aid for Ukraine. We welcome that. I remind Members that at 12 noon we will pause for peace. I call Senator Doherty. I will interrupt at 12 noon if that is okay.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (14 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...of direct provision and related services and supports; and the total expenditure to date in the provision of accommodation, supports and services for refugees following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Senator Mark Wall - The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to make a statement on the number of assessments of need that are outstanding or...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (8 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...expenditure in the operation of direct provision and related services and supports, and the total expenditure to date in the provision of accommodation, supports and services for refugees following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Senator Maria Byrne – The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the available supports for student nurses and midwives. Senator Garret...

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

Jerry Buttimer: ...this Government has faced in the past three and a half years, it is worth remembering that as a country, a State and a Government, we have been through the tail-end of Brexit, a pandemic, a war in Ukraine that is still ongoing, an energy crisis, and inflation that is affecting the global community. The fact that we can deliver a budget today that has a surplus, balance our books, and are...

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

Jerry Buttimer: ...thrive. It has given us an important voice on issues that affect us in an increasingly globalised world. Our unity and collective actions have helped us all through the worst of times, most notably during the Covid-19 pandemic and now, in the midst of an illegal war in Ukraine. We are partners in Europe but more importantly, we are friends. I note that the Speaker of the Cypriot...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Deputy Leader, I welcome the multinational adult education group from Ukraine, Egypt and Nigeria. The members are all very welcome and I thank them for being here today. I hope they have a very enjoyable visit. As a former director of adult education, I stress the importance of returning to education, staying in education and, more importantly, adult education. I thank...

Seanad: Visit of Polish Delegation (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...for the friendship, leadership and diplomacy shown by the embassy, led by H.E. Ms Anna Sochaska. I also thank the Polish people for the solidarity shown and welcome they have given to the people of Ukraine since the illegal war began. I thank the ambassador for being here and wish her well with the celebrations today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...We all agree, as we approach the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, that we must not go back to those dark days of violence. I thank all Members of the House who signed the motion on Ukraine. It is positive that Seanad Éireann, one year on, stands with the people of Ukraine and that we have a unanimous independent cross-party motion in this House. It speaks volumes for...

Address by H.E. Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament (2 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...of renewal and a time of hope. I mention this today as a reminder to all of us that Europe, as a project of peace, has hope at its centre. In your role as President of the European Parliament you have been an agent of that hope. Your presidency has been simultaneous with the unjust war in Ukraine and you have met this challenge by demonstrating that Europe's strength lies in solidarity...

Seanad: Address by H.E. Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament (2 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...of renewal and a time of hope. I mention this today as a reminder to all of us that Europe, as a project of peace, has hope at its centre. In your role as President of the European Parliament you have been an agent of that hope. Your presidency has been simultaneous with the unjust war in Ukraine and you have met this challenge by demonstrating that Europe's strength lies in solidarity...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., rather than autocracy. The primacy of these Houses, as Senator Higgins said, must always be upheld and asserted by us as Members. It offers us the opportunity to not just be the voice of the people we represent but also to improve the lives of people. We are leaders and must lead. Today we stand with our fellow parliamentarians across the world; especially we stand with and salute...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...able to see around the corner is something the Government should rely on more. Her responsiveness and alacrity in terms of making decisions and making changes will be needed again given the war in Ukraine, which is not ending any time soon, the cost of living crisis and the serious challenges facing us. We use the word households a lot but I would remind everyone that households are...

Seanad: Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (29 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...staff and his friends to the Gallery. It is good to see him again. Retirement suits him. It is a good ad for it. Financial costs have increased because of this needless and immoral war on Ukraine. The weaponisation by Russia of the Ukranian winter, energy and water is appalling. I urge all Members of the House to impress upon every country and friend we have among the decision-making...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: My overarching point is that we are in a crisis. We have the cost-of-living emergency. We have the war in Ukraine, which is having an adverse affect on everything. These are not normal times. I heard Mr. Masterson's comments about the different processes that TII has undertaken, but is there any recognition that these are not normal times?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Sep 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...happy. Everybody will have an issue they want to see addressed. It is a very positive budget notwithstanding the huge pressures in terms of the cost of living, inflation, energy and the ongoing war in Ukraine. I call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Coveney, and the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, to come to the House to discuss the war in Ukraine. It is important that we...

Seanad: EirGrid, Electricity and Turf (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (5 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...spoke about the Green Party in Government having a clear focus and clear policy objectives.All of us, in the context of the modal shift in the car which has been assisted, unfortunately, by the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis, are looking to public transport. We all accept that public fare reductions should be extended. We all welcome the commitment of the Government to the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications on energy security. I know the Minister was in the House yesterday regarding annual transition statements but given that prior to the Ukraine war, 40% of European gas came from Russia, it would be an opportunity for this House to hear from the Minister about what our plans as a nation are when it comes to energy security and...

Seanad: Cost of Living: Motion (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...is recovering from Covid at one level. We are near full employment. Businesses cannot get people to work. There are notices in many outlets looking for staff. Unfortunately an illegal war in Ukraine, rising energy costs and rising food prices are having a profound impact. I repeat my call to the oil companies to reduce their prices. This is a time of global crisis. As President...

Seanad: Situation in Ukraine: Motion (1 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I commend Senator Dooley on his very fine contribution and on his commitment. I also commend the Cathaoirleach on his recent visit to Kyiv and Ukraine. It is important that we stand in unison as a House. I hope that other parliaments across Europe will take up the clarion call from the Cathaoirleach. What we saw this week from Europe is not...