Results 6,661-6,680 of 24,326 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I called him, to be fair.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: There has been a response.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 20 Senators who spoke for their contributions on the Order of Business. Senators Craughwell, Conway-Walsh and Devine raised the issue of the national children's hospital. The Minister for Health has appeared before the Dáil and apologised. For some, it is now a question of who said what and who knew what when, rather than whether the hospital will be built, whether it will...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I will respond to the Senator's comment. I reiterate that all Senators are disappointed, frustrated and annoyed at the cost overrun. It should not have happened, but it did. We must now ensure there will be value for money in building the hospital which will be the best children's hospital in the world, although it will not be the most expensive. We need to maintain a sense of...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: The Senator did.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: The Government believes the agreement reflects three principles, namely, that it is fair to taxpayers, public servants and nurses. I hope nurses will accept the recommendation of the Labour Court. We all recognise their value, centrality and importance in the health system. To respond to Senator Higgins's question, I will be happy for the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: Those on the Fianna Fáil benches still do not know on what they abstained or what they stand for, but, in fairness, we had a good debate in the House. The CETA is already a success, despite the misplaced concerns of others who should perhaps know better.Senators Clifford-Lee, Humphreys, Reilly, Coghlan and Paddy Burke all referred to the issue of transport. I would be happy to have the...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: On the basis of Senator Norris wanting the Minister to be here today, I will oppose it.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: No. I am offering Senator Norris an hour's debate tomorrow, without the Minister's presence, to allow the Senator the opportunity in the Seanad to have-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I am making an offer to the Senator of an hour's debate tomorrow on the Senator's motion without the Minister's presence.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I cannot answer the Senator's question right now.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: As of right now, I do not, but I will make-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I am trying to be helpful to the Senator in terms of having-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: The motion, as far as I understand, is just to have a debate on the Shane O'Farrell case. Is that correct?
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to have the debate tomorrow without the Minister's presence.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I cannot answer the Senator right now.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to have the Minister come before the House to discuss the issues Senator Davitt raised about newspapers. His colleague, Senator Leyden, last week very eloquently and very colourfully debated the matter of local radio stations. Senator Coghlan raised the very important issue of our small stations. I almost closed my eyes as Senator Coghlan was speaking about Banteer,...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: -----which then precludes the Minister from being able to come back in to discuss other justice issues. Senator Craughwell might talk to his own group about allowing the Bill to be fast-tracked.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I ask Senator Norris to accept my olive branch to him. If not, I will have to oppose today's Order of Business on that basis.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: On a point of information, I have offered Senator Norris a debate tomorrow. Whether the motion is put tomorrow is immaterial. We can oppose it tomorrow or oppose it today. It does not matter. The point is that he wants a debate on the issue.