Results 7,341-7,360 of 24,330 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Please, let me finish.
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I am not blaming the workers either. I am not blaming them at all, but it suits the Senators' narrative-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: It is called political engagement. That suits your narrative. I can shout you down too.
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I am happy to have the debate-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: -----but I ask Members who are-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: That is part of it, but-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: We have a very important guest coming to the House and I want to conclude. We will have that debate. Members raised the issue of insurance. The Minister has been to the House to discuss it and a task force has been established. The Minister will come back to the House again. If Members will indulge me, I will deal with the other contributions made on the Order of Business later. I will...
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I congratulate our friend and colleague, Senator O' Sullivan, on his elevation and promotion, which is richly deserved. He will bring a tremendous wealth of knowledge, experience and insight to his new role. Perhaps Members might allow me to reflect on their contributions which I will address again. I oppose the amendment proposed to the Order of Business.
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Not agreed.
- Seanad: Report of Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education and Skills: Motion (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann notes the Report of the Joint Committee on Education and Skills entitled 'Report on tackling of obesity and the promotion of healthy eating in schools', copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 11th July, 2018.
- Seanad: Report of Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education and Skills: Motion (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I propose a short sos.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Chathaoirleach, an Ard Mhéara, na comhairleoirí agus na Seanadóirí. Mar fhocal scoir, gabhaim fíorbhuíochas leis an Ard-Mhéara as ucht an dá óráid iontach agus stairiúil. Bhí siad an-siombalach.In welcoming and thanking the Lord Mayor, I will not delay the House further, as we have heard many...
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: -----given the wonderful eloquence of the Lord Mayor.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ó Donnghaile knows I do not mean that in a nasty way.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: It is important that we welcome the Lord Mayor. In the history of the Seanad allowing people to address us, we have drawn on a large group. In the previous Seanad, the then Cathaoirleach, Senator Paddy Burke, invited Mr. Drew Nelson from the Orange Order to do so. This morning, we have the Lord Mayor of Belfast. I would contend that Cork will always be the second city even when we come...
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: As the Lord Mayor stated, this is about collaborating and developing links. It is also about recognising that Belfast has made a significant journey in terms of peace and reconciliation, its economic development and its people. That is to be welcomed. We all recognise that the peace that has been won cannot be taken lightly. The Lord Mayor remarked on engaging with people. I hope that...
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I apologise to the Lord Mayor for the delay. Senator Norris is mad to get to the debate on the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: We spoke too soon.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: This week, the Tánaiste spoke in the Seanad about Brexit being about more than just economics, in that it was also about the lives of people. The Lord Mayor touched on that in her remarks. As a Government, we have been clear in our position, which has not changed. This is about the North and South being represented by our Government in achieving an outcome from Brexit, whatever that...
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: When we talk about there being no hard border, we mean it. The Lord Mayor referred to the need for a return of devolved government. Her presence in this Chamber illustrates the importance of politics and democracy and her participation in this debate signifies that politicians get things done. We need a return of devolved government in the North. The DUP, Sinn Féin and the other...