Results 181-200 of 24,317 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Flynn, I do not wish to have an argument. To be fair to the Leader she is replying to the Order of Business. Senator Flynn had her opportunity at the beginning. If the Senator wishes to reply later she can do so during the course of Commencement matters or in another debate. I understand the point the Senator is trying to make but we have Standing Orders we must protect as well....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Micheál Carrigy has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 12 be taken before No. 1". It has been seconded by Senator Wall. The Leader has indicated she is prepared to accept the amendment.

Seanad: Autism Action and Oversight Bill 2024: First Stage (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Autism Action and Oversight Bill 2024: First Stage (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Autism Action and Oversight Bill 2024: First Stage (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind Senators that, at the request of Senator Emer Currie, Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima, will address the Seanad at 1 p.m. I encourage as many Members as possible to be here.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: In accordance with the Order of the Seanad of 17 October, I remind Members that the proceedings are to conclude by 2 p.m. I welcome the mayor to the Chamber. Ar an gcéad dul síos, cuirim fíorfháilte roimh an Méara, an tUasal Kazumi Matsui, ó gach Comhalta de chuid Sheanad Éireann. Mr. Matsui, good afternoon and welcome to this sitting of Seanad...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I should have said that Senator Byrne is a member of the Fianna Fáil Party, which is one of the Government parties. The next speaker is Senator Emer Currie, who issued the invitation to the mayor on behalf of the Seanad and was part of the parliamentary delegation, with the Ceann Comhairle and our colleague, Senator Paul Daly, that visited Japan in February of last year.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The next speaker is Senator Gerard Craughwell from the Independent group.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Not usually, in fairness.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Time is up.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Public Gallery Deputy Jim O'Callaghan and his son Luke. Céad míle fáilte. I neglected to mention earlier Deputy Grealish and his group from Oranmore who are here this afternoon. Is é an chéad chainteoir eile ná an Seanadóir Gavan. Tá cúig nóiméad aige.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the mayor. Before I call on the Leas-Chathaoirleach, I thank the ambassador for the first poster exhibition in St Angela's College, Cork, on 25 November on the devastating effects of the bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. I thank the ambassador for working with the former Minister, Deputy Coveney, for bringing that exhibition to St Angela's College, Cork. I now call the...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the mayor, Mr. Matsui, and all of his delegation for being here. I thank the Members of Seanad Éireann for their thoughtful contributions. I ask the mayor to communicate and tell the people of his great city that we are with them and will work together to bring peace and reconciliation on our island and on the world stage. We will work together to ensure the threat of nuclear...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Will the Senators claiming a division please rise?

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: As fewer than five Members have risen I declare the question carried. In accordance with Standing Order 61, the names of the Senators dissenting will be recorded in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Seanad.

Seanad: Amendment to Seanad Standing Orders: Motion (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Amendment to Seanad Standing Orders: Motion (23 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Aisling Dolan - The need for the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the Connecting Ireland rural mobility plan and the demand for new services in the Galway and Roscommon areas. Senator Marie Sherlock - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (22 Oct 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the first speaker it gives me great pleasure to welcome to the Gallery the family of our colleague and friend, Senator Shane Cassells. I welcome his wife, Fiona, his daughter, CJ, and his sons, Noah and Bobby. I welcome them most sincerely to Leinster House. I thank them for the sacrifice that they have made in giving us their dad, who has been a wonderful public servant...