Results 21,101-21,120 of 24,351 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Does the Leader want the people to suffer more? Is he happy to have Deputies Cowen, Gormley and Harney in State cars? Is that what he wants?

Seanad: Mental Health: Statements. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: She would say that to the Senator.

Seanad: Mental Health: Statements. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend the Minister of State for his commitment to his job and, in particular, his account on the "Marian Finucane" programme which touched many of us. While I would not jump into bed with Senator Feeney in calling him the best Minister of State at the Department for Health and Children, he has a very positive approach and commitment to the job. I hope the Government will give him the...

Seanad: Marine Safety. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Marine Safety. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Obesity Levels. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State and thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to address this motion on the Adjournment. There is a need to draw up a plan to combat obesity which is reaching epidemic proportions. As the Minister of State will be aware, with 14 of my colleagues, I have just completed successfully the "Operation Transformation" programme on RTE which touched a nerve among the...

Seanad: Obesity Levels. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. While we await these further deliberations, we must be more proactive in tackling obesity. Will the Minister of State ask the task force to meet with Gerry Ryan and the participants in "Operation Transformation"? Will consideration be given to making Gerry Ryan the obesity czar as his programme led a great campaign in January and February?

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I also request a debate on the HSE because the Tallaght hospital story shows clearly that the structure is not working. People knew what had happened in Tallaght, had access to the information but did not act on the information in their possession. The story, which is symptomatic of the Government, shows that no one is in charge, that no one accepts responsibility, that no one cares and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is clear that this will not happen under the Government and certainly will not take place under the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. That is the bottom line and where political responsibility lies. While she is the person who drives change, she has not succeeded and should go. She should step down from the Government to allow others to reform the health sector. This is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: What are the five junior Ministers doing?

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Where are the five junior Ministers?

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: We mentioned it previously.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: We also called on the Government to help out on this matter.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: If we had to wait for the Government, that ferry would never sail.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Will the Leader assist her?

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: On a bicycle made for one.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a pity he could not do a better job on hangar 6.

Seanad: Compulsory Retirement from the Irish Army of Lieutenant Dónal de Róiste: Motion (10 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit and perhaps soon to be Minister for Defence, Deputy Pat Carey. I thank Senator Harris for and compliment him on his eloquent address to the House. One cannot but be struck by the story he painted of a man who is a person of integrity who at worst would perhaps be seen to be guilty by association. The motion and the amendment before us are important...

Seanad: Compulsory Retirement from the Irish Army of Lieutenant Dónal de Róiste: Motion (10 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: -----one cannot but be struck by the need for a balanced and measured approach. I thank Senator Boyle. I welcome the amendment which made clear that the Judge Advocate General is being asked to select a nominee. As Senator O'Toole has said, it is important that Mr. de Róiste would be given an opportunity for a personal hearing. That would be a positive approach and it would offer a...