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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I join with the Senator in congratulating the young people in Cabra on winning this prestigious award

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Public Gallery Councillor Alan Cheevers with Merlin College, Galway, students along with their teachers Mr. Aaron Staunton and Ms Sinéad Ní Neachtain. Tá fíorfháilte roimh chách. Míle buíochas libh as ucht an turas go Teach Laighean a dhéanamh. I hope you are made very welcome and have a very powerful visit to Leinster House,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the leader, as the Cathaoirleach who invited the president of the GAA to the House last week and as a member of Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, I think the comments of all Members of the House are valid. I commend Members on their balanced approach to the issue that has dominated all of the commentary of most people in the country since last Saturday night. I had the privilege of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I reiterate to Senator Clonan that he is entitled to write to the committee, to attend any meeting and to request that the issue he has raised be put on the work programme. He can talk to his group about replacing Senator Craughwell to give him more status than as just an ordinary Member. He is entitled to do that.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (4 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Emer Currie - The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to make a statement on the need for additional childcare places in Dublin West. Senator Maria Byrne - The need for the Minister for Education to provide an update on the application for...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Public Gallery the students from Scoil Áine Naofa in Lucan, whom I had the pleasure of meeting on the way in. They are the pupils of rang 6 and are with Mr. Somers and Holly. They are all very welcome today. I hope they have a very enjoyable visit and wish them good luck in their new school next year. I hope they and Mr. Somers have a very pleasant and enjoyable end...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Carrigy might email Members in advance of the training next week. It is important that we support him. The Ceann Comhairle and I have committed to that.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the pupils and teachers from St. Cronan's national school in Swords who are in the Gallery today. They are very welcome to Leinster House and I hope they have a very enjoyable visit. They are here for our Order of Business where Members can raise issues to the Leader of the House.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator. Tá taim caite.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I hope people will show an awareness for the time in future contributions on the Order of Business. Before I call the Deputy Leader, I would like to express to Senator Flynn that I was disappointed to hear her contribution this morning and of the incident last night. She is an equal, valued Member of this House and accepted by all of us. I am glad Members have expressed their support for...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Speaking of May day, I remind all Members that Commissioner McGuinness will be here next Tuesday at 12 o'clock. I encourage Members and those in their political groupings to attend because it is important we celebrate May day in this Chamber with an address by an Irish Commissioner.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Gallery our friend and colleague, the former Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives and now His Excellency the Ambassador of New Zealand to Ireland, Mr. Trevor Mallard. The ambassador is very welcome, and I thank him for being here this afternoon. I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Mary...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cash-for-Gold Outlets (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the Minister of State, in the Gallery today we have Aisling Heapes, who is a fifth year student in Kilrush Community School. She is here on work experience with Senator Garvey. She is very welcome. I hope she enjoys her stay in Leinster House.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Educational Disadvantage (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The time is up.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Educational Disadvantage (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator had an opportunity to speak and the Minister of State has replied. She is entitled to raise the issue again at a later date. We must move on.

Seanad: Visit of Polish Delegation (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome a delegation from the Polish Embassy, which is led by H.E. Ms Anna Sochaska, ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Ireland. They are very welcome as it is Poland's Constitution Day. I congratulate the ambassador and the people of Poland on the great celebration of Poland's Constitution Day, which is celebrated on 3 May. The embassy held a celebration last night, with some...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Leader back from her nuptials. We are glad to have her back. Congratulations or comhghairdeas.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I also welcome to our Public Gallery guests of Senator Fiona O'Loughlin. Mary McCarthy is here. Her granduncle, Gerald Bartley, was a former Fianna Fáil Deputy and Minister. I also welcome her husband, Liam, and her friends, who are here today. I am glad they are here. I offer our sympathies on the bereavement of her mum, who passed away recently. Mary is very welcome to be with us...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from Eastern Michigan University, who are here on a visit until Friday. I thank them for being with us in Dublin and for all their work and studies. I also welcome Pat and Aideen Burke and thank them for being here.