Results 22,801-22,820 of 24,376 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: That is because the Minister of State has not been prepared to move.
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: May I reserve the right to move it again on Report Stage?
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: Will the Leas-Chathaoirleach clarify whether an amendment that is defeated can be resubmitted on Report Stage?
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: I will resubmit it on Report Stage.
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: I support Senator Hannigan's amendment.
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: I will reserve the right to move this amendment on Report Stage.
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: As Senators Norris and O'Toole said, there is an issue in this area. We have met with the Respond organisation. I am not sure if it is a matter of legislation or incorporation but there is a need to examine the matter. There is serious concern among people about this legislation. I am worried that there will be a reduction in the number of people opting to become directors of charitable...
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: There is an issue with indemnification. There is a genuine concern pertaining to this among those in the charities sector. This arises later on in the Bill and the matter raises certain fears. Rather than prolong the debate, I encourage the Minister of State to revert to the Seanad. Some people have entered into contractual service agreements where a deficit exists and where there is a...
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: I do not want to divide the House on this amendment but the issue is the benefit that would accrue to sporting organisations. By including them in the legislation, it will enable them to attract money from whatever source, some of which will be given to other charitable organisations. Such funding attracts tax relief for the charitable organisations I mentioned. There will be no loss to...
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: It is a victory for sport.
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: I do not think a walk-though vote can be called at this stage.
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: I do not think one can do so under Standing Orders.
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: The Greens are here at last.
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: On amendment No. 7.
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: This is the Seanad.
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: The Chair is impartial. Government Members should respect the Chair.
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: The impartiality of the Chair should not be questioned.
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: We have moved on to amendment No. 7.
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)
Jerry Buttimer: Government Members are being unfair to the Cathaoirleach.