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- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne to the Public Gallery with her guests. I also welcome the students from Claremorris in County Mayo. There must be a big exodus from Mayo to Leinster House today because this is the second school from Mayo to visit us. President Biden said, “Mayo for Sam” but I will say, “No homework tonight and tomorrow night.” I thank the...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I do not think Senator Boylan would be too impressed.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I intervened last week to thank Senator Lombard for this. I also commend Councillors Murphy and O'Sullivan. I was bemused by the loss of the blue flag status. I use that beach every week in winter, summer, spring and autumn. Members who have not been in west Cork should please visit Garretstown. It is one of the most idyllic spots in the country. That week did more damage to the tourism...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senator Carrigy on the training that I undertook with the Ceann Comhairle last Friday.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I ask Members of the different groupings in Leinster House to encourage their members to sign up to the training. It is a wonderful hour and a half. As Senator Carrigy said, we are aspiring to be the first autism-friendly Parliament. I ask Members of different groups to persuade their members and staff to engage in the process. It would be much appreciated. The Ceann Comhairle and I have...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Boyhan. On that point, 980 families from Cork have benefited from Ronald McDonald House. It has a wonderful map of the country that shows how every county in Ireland has benefited from the house. One other statistic is that one family from Armagh visited. It is interesting. I thank Senator Boyhan. It is a wonderful charity.