Results 641-660 of 24,319 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: State Examinations (19 Jun 2024)
Jerry Buttimer: I will break with protocol now, even though I should not comment as Cathaoirleach, but as a former teacher and as someone who has family members involved in exams, I wish to concur with Senator Lombard. I know that the Minister of State is not the line Minister but this is an inordinate delay and it is having a negative impact on many students. I should not pre-empt the Minister of State's...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2024)
Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Acting Leader to outline the business, I welcome the other group of students, from St. Columba's School in Glasnevin, who are here with us. They are very welcome. As I said to the other group, one of the special powers the Cathaoirleach has is to give homework off. I know it is the end of the term, but can I give you homework off for the rest of the week anyway and hope...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2024)
Jerry Buttimer: Well done to Senator Ardagh.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2024)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senators. We are on the Order of Business. Members will have a chance to speak in their own slots and they can disagree or agree, whichever they choose.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2024)
Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the next speaker, it is my pleasure to welcome the retired members of An Garda Síochána and their families to Leinster House. I thank you all for your service. Our communities and our State have been enriched by your service and we are very grateful to you, and those of you who served in particular during a very difficult and turbulent time for this State. They...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2024)
Jerry Buttimer: An Seanadóir Barry Ward, an chéad chainteoir eile.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2024)
Jerry Buttimer: Anois glaoim ar an gCeannaire Gníomhach freagra a thabhairt inniu. The Acting Leader to reply to the Order of Business, le do thoil.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2024)
Jerry Buttimer: An amendment to the Order of Business was proposed by Senator Ardagh, "That No. 10 be taken before No. 1." It was seconded by Senator Murphy. The Acting Leader indicated she is prepared to accept the amendment.
- Seanad: Health (Postponement of Certain Leave) Bill 2024: First Stage (19 Jun 2024)
Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
- Seanad: Health (Postponement of Certain Leave) Bill 2024: First Stage (19 Jun 2024)
Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)
Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the guests of our colleague and friend, Senator O'Loughlin, Caroline Hamill and Feargal from Suncroft Community Complex and Miley Wickham from Newbridge Volleyball Club. I also welcome guests of Senator Dolan who are in the Gallery. I congratulate the principal of Ballinasloe College of Further Education, Bridie Dolan. who is retiring this week. Congratulations and best wishes...
- Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)
Jerry Buttimer: I remind Members this debate will conclude at 9 p.m. if not previously concluded. I welcome the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Humphreys, to the House, congratulate her and say we were glad she did not fall into the water in Monaghan this morning. She looked well on the news on TV3.
- Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)
Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 2, 5, 6, 9, 28, 33, 35, 36, 40 to 49, inclusive, 52, 54 to 63, inclusive, 65, 71 to 106, inclusive, 108, 119, and 122 to 127, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)
Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 3 and 4 are related and may be discussed by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)
Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the Minister, I welcome Councillor Avril Cronin. I congratulate her on her recent re-election to Wicklow County Council. I also welcome her cousins Moss Grace and Sheila Grace. They are very welcome to Leinster House. I hope Councillor Cronin treats them royally here this evening. Is the amendment being pressed?
- Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)
Jerry Buttimer: Amendments Nos. 7 and 8 are related and may be discussed together by agreement
- Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)
Jerry Buttimer: Amendments 10 to 15, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Amendment No. 13 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 12.
- Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)
Jerry Buttimer: Will the Senators claiming a division please rise?
- Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 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 Official Report and the Journal of the Proceedings of the Seanad.
- Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)
Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to sit again?