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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not advocating that people should not watch the World Cup; I will watch it. I know Senators Gavan and Clonan are sports people and they will probably be watching it as well. The following might be a discordant note but I congratulate Harry Kane, who will wear the One Love armband. That should be a clarion call to all teams to wear the One Love armband because that sends a message into...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (9 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Now.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (9 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State and her officials for their perseverance, tenacity and ability to listen. As Senator Murphy said, there may have been a lot of turbulence in the air. The contributions of Senator Craughwell and my good friend, Senator Doherty, have lent to this Bill being debated. While there may be differences in the jets stream around what we are trying to achieve,...

Seanad: Transport: Motion (9 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I have an issue with the motion in terms of the 16 minutes and being fair to Senator O'Loughlin. I know that-----

Seanad: Transport: Motion (9 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that but if the Leas-Chathaoirleach could indulge me for half a minute. We should not be limiting the time of debate in the House and I am not part of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, but it is an erroneous decision by it to curtail the speaking time of Members. In previous contributions, Senator McDowell has spoken about how, on occasions like this we...

Seanad: Transport: Motion (9 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I rest my case.

Seanad: Transport: Motion (9 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the UCD students including the Leas-Chathaoirleach's son, Eoghan, who is a very fine young man pursuing his studies in UCD. I commend Senator O'Loughlin on this important motion. As a member of the Oireachtas transport committee, I recognise this issue is pertinent to the Senator in her area. In my work as transport spokesperson, in advance of tonight's motion and in general, I...

Seanad: Transport: Motion (9 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: This is a debating chamber, by the way. We are entitled to put forward motions for discussion.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Leader, as a matter of urgency, to facilitate a debate with the Minister for Justice on the future of An Garda Síochána and the need for us to support the members of the Garda. One can look at the figures revealed this week, where the number of gardaí retiring or leaving early is the highest in five years. One can also look at the number of people going into...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I also wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy to the late Vicky Phelan and I thank her for her advocacy and campaigning zeal. I think we all agree that we should not lament her passing without ensuring that the action she fought for is fully implemented. May she rest in peace, and to her family we express our deepest sympathies. Senator Conway's suggestion of a motion of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome that we will have a minute's silence for Vicky Phelan. As was said yesterday, it is important that we not just commemorate her life, but that we put into words the actions she sought us to take. This morning the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Mary Butler, a very progressive Minister of State in the Department of Health, launched an important report by the...

Seanad: Private Nursing Home Sector: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Private Nursing Home Sector: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: You are Micheál’s man so you have influence.

Seanad: Private Nursing Home Sector: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State and thank her for being here for this important debate. I wish to be associated with the words of commendation to her and her availability. When we meet the Minister of State on her travels, we cannot but be impressed by her warmth, understanding, competency and awareness of the issues pertaining to the nursing home sector. I say this as a former Chair of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (17 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I, too, welcome the students to the Gallery. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, for being here. I appreciate that the matter I raise is not his area of responsibility. I raise the issue of special school liaison teachers through the prism of the pupils, families and staff in St. Paul’s Special School in Montenotte in Cork. I have been engaging with its principal, Anne...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (17 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for his response. In the context of the reply, it is disappointing that there are no plans to extend the home school liaison post. The Minister of State with responsibility for this area, Deputy Madigan, has been very proactive in her role, to give her credit. However, there is a real and urgent need in our special schools. As we all know, there are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I want to be associated with the votes of sympathy to Bridget Doody and her family on the passing of her late brother. It is a difficult time for their family. I rise to support Senator Seery Kearney on her contribution during Commencement matters. It is something I would ask the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight to look at. I respect the Leas-Chathaoirleach's opening...

Seanad: Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (17 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, to the House. I second Senator Ardagh's comments on the Bill. I congratulate and compliment her on her work, diligence and tenacity and for chairing the cross-party committee. Today is an important day. The Senator is right that it is about ensuring better outcomes for people. Our debate today, while it may be about a technical Bill, is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I join with the Cathaoirleach in welcoming Senator Boyhan’s visitors to the Gallery from Claremont. I congratulate State Representative Carey and his good wife Melissa on their magnificent wedding and I congratulate him on his re-election as a state representative of Massachusetts. I stand today to ask us all to reflect upon the events of the past four days. Five people were...