Results 8,121-8,140 of 24,331 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: There has been recruitment in the health sector with 11,000 new posts.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: She does not, but I want to give it to her because it is important to hear it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: As do I. I am not being condescending.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: To paraphrase others, facts are facts. I do not deal in fake news, I deal in facts.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Murnane O'Connor in commending all involved in carer's week and thank carers for their important work. I commend Senator Swanick on his loneliness task force. I think responsibility in this area is under the remit of the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, at the Department of Health but I am happy to be corrected if I am incorrect. It is important that we work collectively...
- Seanad: Visit of Australian Delegation (13 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: As Leader of the House, I welcome the Australian delegation. It is very important we acknowledge their presence and congratulate them on their recent historical achievement regarding marriage equality. I commend them on their bravery. I welcome my friends from Ballygarvan to the House. They are very welcome.
- Seanad: Visit of Australian Delegation (13 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: No.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (13 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Notwithstanding the Order of Business in the Seanad today that proceedings on No. 1 shall be adjourned no later than 5. p.m. and the proceedings on No. 2 shall commence immediately after, I am proposing that we extend the time by 20 minutes to allow for the conclusion at 5.20 p.m. at this stage. If not we can come back later on.
- Seanad: Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister. I welcome very much the fact that after two years, we are bringing the Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016 before the Seanad. When the Bill becomes law, it will place an obligation on schools to put together admissions policy statements which do not discriminate on a specific ground and allow the Minister to make regulations on the content of those policies....
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (13 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I propose that the motion regarding the appointment of a member of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, shall not be taken today. I apologise. I sent an email to group leaders and Whips. There is a ministerial diary clash and the Dáil ran over time. The matter will be taken tomorrow afternoon. The postponement is due to a scheduling conflict with Dáil...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Passport Services (12 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Minister of State, Deputy Halligan, to the House. The issue I raise is one that has become a source of contention given the fear and worry of some people about the deadline for passport applications. I will preface my remarks by complimenting the excellent staff of our Passport Offices in Dublin but in particular in Cork. I had the pleasure of using the service in Cork. I...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Passport Services (12 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Halligan, for being here and taking the Commencement matter. The reply should recognise that the Passport Office and its staff are exceptional. The service is dealing with unprecedented demand, as the Minister of State outlined.Three of the printing machines are located in Dublin where life does not end or begin. Beyond the M50 there is a great need in...
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Report Stage to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to adjourn not later than 6 p.m.; No. 2, statements on marine spatial planning, to be taken at 6 p.m. and to adjourn not later than 7 p.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, and all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and;...
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: We all should do more.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: This was dealt with as a Commencement matter today.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Did the Senator not listen to that debate?
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: If the Senator had, she would not be raising it now.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State was in the Chamber.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: He was here.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Is the Senator giving the Minister-----