Results 11,421-11,440 of 24,340 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: I have heard Sinn Féin's spokespeople every day on radio and television promising the sun, moon and stars to people.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: That cannot be done.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should talk to his colleagues-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should talk to his colleagues-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should talk to his colleagues in Stormont.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: All I would ask of Senator Ó Clochartaigh is that he talk to his colleagues in Stormont in the North and they will tell him what government is about, because one cannot be all things to all people in government.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: That is a matter of opinion.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: A Chathaoirligh, the important point is that all of us who are committed in public life and those of us who are public servants recognise the importance of An Garda Síochána. Equally, however, the job of the Government is to govern and the current Administration is committed to protecting the economy and not going back to the old ways. When I hear Senator Ó Domhnaill...
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: It is promising everything.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: The Senator knows I am correct in this regard. The other point is that regardless of whether one is in opposition or in a minority Government, if one considers what the Government has available to spend, the fiscal space - I hate using the term - is limited and the ratio, in terms of tax and public expenditure, is 2:1. If, as Senator Coffey sought, one wishes to fund education, public...
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: They have been invited.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell, joined by Senator Nash, raised the issue of judicial appointments. He also raised the issue of a report in the Irish Independent. All I can tell the Senator is that the Minister responsible for housing, local government and all parts in between, Deputy Coveney, had a meeting with the Fine Gael Senators yesterday, as do other Ministers. I cannot tell the Senator what...
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: No one on this side of the House, and certainly as Leader, I never have acted other than in a co-operative, cross-party-support way about the issue the Senator raised. The Minister will attend the Local Authority Members Association, LAMA, conference on Friday in Bantry, as I am sure will the Senator. I am sure he is canvassing and lobbying for his members, as are we all. The important...
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: Sinn Féin's local government proposal is a bit like Aesop's tales.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: I am very fond of the Senator but sometimes I wonder what world he is living in. Hilary Clinton used a phrase about Donald Trump about living in one's own reality. I think he should read the Sinn Féin proposals every week because-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: -----they change from week to week.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: Sinn Féin comes up with voodoo economics.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: I apologise, a Chathaoirligh. Senator Reilly raised the important issue of Oberstown and I would be happy to have the Minister, Deputy Zappone, come into the House on that issue. Senator Gallagher raised the important issue of apartheid in the context of Israel and Palestine and-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: My apologies, Senator Gavan. The Senator is correct that language is important. Senator Gavan is right and a debate is needed that hears from all sides.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is correct. It is also my opinion that the Palestinian people deserve to have their voice heard and deserve to be recognised. While that might not get me universal approval in many quarters, I share the Senator's views in this regard and this is an issue Members must consider. I will seek to have the Minister come before the House in this regard. Senator Norris raised the...