Results 521-540 of 562 for speaker:Larry Butler
- Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (20 Oct 2010)
Larry Butler: I just want to-----
- Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (20 Oct 2010)
Larry Butler: I will say a few words because it is only fair-----
- Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (20 Oct 2010)
Larry Butler: Perhaps we could share a couple of minutes each.
- Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (20 Oct 2010)
Larry Butler: Yes, I will share time with my colleague.
- Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (20 Oct 2010)
Larry Butler: Perhaps we could have two and a half minutes each. I ask the Acting Chairman to notify me when my time has expired.
- Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (20 Oct 2010)
Larry Butler: I will be quick about this. It is not fair to say any Government, especially the present Government, is responsible for mishandling the economy when there was a complete collapse of the banking sector and the worldwide economy. A further bad situation resulted when the construction industry bubble burst. That made things much worse for this country. Therefore, the Government had no choice...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2010)
Larry Butler: I call on the Deputy Leader to raise the issue of mortgage arrears and default in mortgages which has now become a very serious problem. We must start to deal with that problem. I have been waiting on the Government report - we are getting bits and pieces of it - on what it intends to do about the problem. It has laid down some ground rules such as the one that someone cannot be removed...
- Seanad: Macro-Economic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (28 Oct 2010)
Larry Butler: I will focus on the energy sector as many of the other sectors of the economy have been dealt with. The energy sector could provide us with a major boost in terms of ensuring extra liquidity into the economy over the next five to ten years. In terms of energy, we are reliant on imports of gas and oil at a cost of approximately â¬7 billion per annum, a substantial amount of money. While we...
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)
Larry Butler: I support the proposal made yesterday by Senator James Carroll for a reduction in VAT on energy-saving domestic and commercial development. At present, 6,500 people are employed in this sector. I would also like to see double glazed windows included in the proposal for upgrading houses. A total of 1 million houses need to be done and there is â¬10 billion for developing this. By reducing...
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)
Larry Butler: I want to notify Members that the Sprit of Ireland group will be in the Oireachtas today. It is an important group because it has done its homework throughout the country. It examined the geological formation of the country and from where power can be generated. It has now compiled all its information and its members are coming back to give Members an update on the current position. They...
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)
Larry Butler: -----that, through a combination of wind and hydropower, we will be able to achieve 80% of our energy needs from wind production. That is very important and I would appreciate it if Members could come along today.
- Seanad: Effects of Recession on Mental Health: Statements (10 Nov 2010)
Larry Butler: I thought the Green Party was against censorship.
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2010)
Larry Butler: Then I would like to propose a suspension of Standing Orders.
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2010)
Larry Butler: Therefore, I propose an amendment be made to Standing Orders.
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2010)
Larry Butler: While I do not wish to interrupt the Senator, I would like to raise a point of order. As it is now 11 a.m., I would like to hear the response of the Leader to my proposition that we suspend the sitting of the House-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2010)
Larry Butler: I apologise, but I would like to make the proposition. It should not require a formal proposition; it should be common sense.
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2010)
Larry Butler: I thank all Members who attended yesterday's presentation by Spirit of Ireland which provided an update on its energy supply capacity and how it could help make the country self-sufficient in energy. The number of industries that would spin-off from energy self-sufficiency would be enormous. All parties in the Houses are in agreement on this. Every Member who spoke yesterday after the...
- Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (17 Nov 2010)
Larry Butler: I will be brief because I am aware of the time constraints. I wish to express my sympathy to Kieran's family and friends. Kieran was a very proud Laois man. He did his family and county proud when he served as a Member of this House. Members are very proud of what he did when he was here with us. I was elected from the same panel as Kieran. I used to meet him on occasion when we were out...
- Seanad: Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) (No. 2) Scheme 2010: Motion (17 Nov 2010)
Larry Butler: I agree with Senator Cummins's comment that we are lucky to be in the eurozone. That goes without saying. Ireland has been a good member since we joined. We have benefited hugely from being a member of the European Community, to which we have contributed. Now it will stand behind us when we are in need. We must take responsibility for what is happening in the bond market because it...
- Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2010)
Larry Butler: I refer to the Hugh Cooney report which was published yesterday. While I am pleased with some of the comments in the report and its recommendations for dealing with future mortgage issues, this is an opportunity to look at the mortgage situation. I call for a debate on mortgage debt. One of the biggest problems with regard to mortgage debt are the bankruptcy laws which need to be reviewed...