Results 6,461-6,480 of 24,326 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: If we do not conclude the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 this week, it is my intention to place it on the schedule as soon as the Minister for Justice and Equality is available.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I will repeat again for the benefit of the House-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: No, it is important. I have never briefed any journalist against a Member or on the Bill, other that to answer questions I have been asked about the number of hours of debate. I have only done that to clarify when Members of the House have gone to the media with inaccuracies about the number of hours we have spent on the Bill. Senator Humphreys mentioned breastfeeding, which is a very...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Lawlor made a very important contribution regarding the issuing of licences by the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA. I do not have the answer, but a Commencement matter might be useful in getting a quick response. Senator Gallagher raised the national broadband plan. He failed to recognise that his party in government sold off Eircom and delayed the national strategy by a...

Seanad: The Future of Europe and the Value of European Union Membership to Ireland: Statements (5 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I compliment her most sincerely on the tremendous work she has been doing on Brexit, which is important, and also on the way in which she has travelled across Ireland and the rest of Europe forging alliances, building friendships, informing people and having a conversation on the future of Europe. It is refreshing to have a Minister of State...

Seanad: The Future of Europe and the Value of European Union Membership to Ireland: Statements (5 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a pity that they are not here for the debate.

Seanad: The Future of Europe and the Value of European Union Membership to Ireland: Statements (5 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that. Those that did so are not here now.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on update on implementation of the national forestry programme, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and conclude not later than 3 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes each and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes each and the Minister to be given not less than six minutes to reply to the debate; No....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a pity Senator Coghlan is not here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a great place to be.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I was going to ask if it was something I had said-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 16 Members of the House who contributed on the Order of Business today. Senator Clifford-Lee raised the very important issue of Dublin Port and the contribution of the chief executive, Mr. Eamon Reilly, to the debate on Brexit. We should reflect on his contribution and his belief that there will not be any additional congestion, notwithstanding that there will be a pinch point....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Any frustration experienced by families and young people must be addressed as a matter of urgency. I suggest that Senator Conway-Walsh submit a Commencement matter on this issue. We have requested that the Minister for Health attend the House. I await his finding of a free spot in his diary. As much as I would love to accept Senator Norris's amendment to the Order of Business, I will not...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a co-operation of EU countries on particular EU defence projects. I do not see this as being tied in any way to how we can all condemn the blatant disregard for human rights in Libya. We can work to continue promoting and enhancing the lives of Eritrean people and we can ensure that the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade works on behalf of the Government to raise...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that he hear about the issues.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden will be glad to hear that I do not have all of the answers regarding agriculture.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator has all the answers. He has been here so long, yet he has done nothing wrong in that time. His party has done nothing wrong either. The Senator is like the salmon of knowledge. He is the font of all wisdom and knowledge.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The cow that Senator Leyden was flogging yesterday is well gone. I will repeat my points from yesterday. A man of such learned experience and wisdom will know that the Budget-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: -----Statement of October highlighted the issues with the closing date that the Senator raised yesterday and today. We all recognise that it has been a difficult year for agriculture. The Senator knows full well that the Government has no role to play in determining the prices that farmers get for beef from processors. However, we are supporting sustainable and efficient development...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: All the Senator wants is for nothing to happen so that he can come in here and whinge every day.