Results 11,041-11,060 of 24,339 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: The Senator knows that I do not mean that.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Fintan Warfield referred to RTE's claim in its press statement, which I find curious, that it would reduce costs without cutting the amount of money being spent. If so, why outsource the programming? We all grew up with-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Terry Leyden showed his age by mentioning "Wanderly Wagon". I am impressed that he remembers it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: To be fair, RTE's output of young people's programming was the vehicle that propelled many of today's stars into stardom. I hope it will continues to allow such creativity to flourish. I do not share Senator Terry Leyden's view that it will be outsourced to America, England and so on. There is a considerable amount of talent and number of creative people in Ireland who could produce such...
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: I agree. There are three parts to the "Oireachtas Report" issue. First, it is up to us in this Chamber to give RTE a reason to cover our contributions.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: Second, to be fair to the journalists involved in the production of "Oireachtas Report", they are honourable and professional and do great work.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: I accept that.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Kevin Humphreys is too sensitive.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: Third, the type of programme "Oireachtas Report" is should be changed. I ask Members to watch BBC's coverage of the British Houses of Parliament and the Stormont Assembly. It is a magazine-type programme. Mr. Andrew Neil's programme on BBC is much better and better reflects the views expressed in the Houses of Parliament and the Stormont Assembly. This is something RTE should consider....
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: I did not hear what he said.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: Every party, Independent and aligned group will be represented on what will be an important committee. I understand the frustration of my colleagues and friends in the Labour Party and Sinn Féin and wish more of them could be members of the committee, but the Minister has supplied his rationale and it is important that we let the committee do its work. The parties would be-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: It does not happen in the Oireachtas that there is an ex officioChairman.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: On the point made by Senator Rónán Mullen, I will not revisit yesterday's discussion, but we should recognise three matters. Every Senator is pro-life.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: I do not know of anyone who is not. Linked with the contributions of Senators Rónán Mullen and Brian Ó Domhnaill, as Leader and a former Chairman of the joint committee on the protection of life during pregnancy, I respect the right of every Senator to have a different viewpoint from mine.It is important that we cherish the right to speech and to one's opinion. I will not, as...
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Rose Conway-Walsh raised the issue of 16 days of action on domestic violence against women and commended Women's Aid on its campaign. We have had this on the Order of Business in recent weeks. Senator Ardagh made a very fine contribution on it. The Senator is right. It is important that we have the legislation. The domestic violence Bill, which the Minister is committed to...
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to facilitate that. Senator Gallagher raised the issue of stroke survivors. We have a national stroke strategy. The Senator's point is well made. There needs to be joined-up thinking to improve outcomes, have people treated more quickly and recognise the symptoms. Yesterday, Senator McFadden raised the issue of the community geriatrician. It is about primary care and...
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: I nearly ran out of paper. I neglected to mention that Senator Landy raised the issue of the cardiac catherization laboratory for Waterford. Dr. Herity produced his report and it is gone for review. Senator Coffey also made the case for the need for such a laboratory. The Minister of State, Deputy John Halligan, has been very vocal about it. There is a process under way. I would be...
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: Yes.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: I had a conversation with the Minister for Health yesterday. He is willing to come to the House. It is important that we get legislation passed before the Christmas recess. As Leader of the House, on behalf of the Members, I ask for legislation to be initiated here. We have some legislation and we are looking for more. We can have statements after Christmas. My priority as Leader is to...
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that.