Results 22,901-22,920 of 24,376 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I acknowledge the presence of the Public Gallery of the former Leader and our colleague and friend, Maurice Cummins. He is very welcome.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a first on the Seanad floor. Not to be consumed in the Seanad Chamber, let me add.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator requires a seconder. Given that he mentioned that Senator Norris was a signatory to the Bill, in a departure from our usual procedure, I will ask Senator Norris to formally second the Bill.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator might wish to amend his remarks. Two hours have been allocated, not 90 minutes. I am sure the Leader, who sets the business, will outline that later but to clarify it is not 90 minutes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Members for their contributions. It is a mark of the esteem in which we all hold Senator Norris that the Order of Business has been exclusively about his contribution to public life. We thank him for that contribution and wish him many years of retirement. The old adage is that political careers end in failure. The Senator's is ending in anything but failure. We wish him well. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: We hope you did not kill men or women.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: You are going well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is the Acting Leader accepting Senator Martin's amendment to the Order of Business?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I also welcome our colleague and friend, an t-iar-Sheanadóir, current Teachta Dála and leader of the Labour Party, Deputy Bacik, to the Gallery to express her thanks to Senator Norris. She is very welcome. Senator Vincent P. Martin has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 14 be taken before No. 1." It has been seconded by Senator Norris. The Acting Leader...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2024: First Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2024: First Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2024: First Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Norris, as this is your final act as Senator and Member of House, I again thank you most sincerely and wish you many years of happy retirement.

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: An Dara Céim - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: An Dara Céim - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: An Dara Céim - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The motion regarding the statement for the information of voters in relation to the Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023 will be debated in conjunction with Second Stage of the Bill, but will not be moved until Fifth Stage is concluded.

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: An Dara Céim - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: To facilitate the rotation of the Chair, I call Senator McGreehan.

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: An Dara Céim - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator McGreehan will take the Chair. The running order will be Senator McDowell, followed by Senators Garvey, Seery Kearney, Hoey, Higgins and Boylan.

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: An Dara Céim - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I was referring to the lead spokespeople for each group and then you can be brought in if you are not sharing time.

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: An Dara Céim - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Will the Senators claiming a division please rise?

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: An Dara Céim - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: As fewer than five Members have risen I declare the question carried. In accordance with Standing Order 61 the names of the Senators dissenting will be recorded in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Seanad.