Results 681-700 of 24,320 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Seanad: Accident and Emergency Services (23 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Smith. I hope the Minister of State, Deputy Smith, can make progress with the issue I am raising if he is not moved in next week's reshuffle. The Mercy Hospital is one of the most important hospitals in Cork. The Government and the HSE provided funding of €5 million for an accident and emergency department at the hospital which remains...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (24 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (24 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. This debate is important and timely given that we are about to head into the peak summer season of Irish and international tourism. Senator Boyle spoke about the pillars of tourism. If we think about it, it is about bringing in people, encouraging them to stay, having an enjoyable experience and, hopefully, having people come back while, at the same time,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: And the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Who is the political master and where is the leadership on this issue?

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: We want the facts.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: I join with Senator Fitzgerald in calling for a debate on the Health Service Executive, particularly relating to the issue of homelessness. The "Prime Time" programme last night revealed that seven people died on the streets over Easter in the capital city of Ireland. We are told this was down to a lack of resourcing involving facilities and staffing. I put it to the Deputy Leader that this...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: We should have accountability. Those on the other side of the House should vote with the people of Ireland rather than to save their seats.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Norris and Sinn Féin.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Come off it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Who talked down the economy?

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator has changed his tune. He has bought into the Government position.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage. (30 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Here we go again.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage. (30 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should not make the wrong quotation.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage. (30 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: He has not changed his mind.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage. (30 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Good.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage. (30 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage. (30 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: We are scared as it is.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage. (30 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a pity Senator Boyle is leaving. Given his speech, he should be on this side of the House. I hope that, instead of addressing freedom of information legislation, he revisits the Government's decision on Cork Airport. I commend the Labour Party on this timely and opportune Bill. At the heart of this issue is the provision of information to the people. I cannot comprehend how,...

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage. (30 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Information should be open and transparent. Protectionism and the syndrome of keeping information are not understandable. While I may be in a political minority, we should be frank with people, give them information and move away from the Sir Humphrey and "Yes, Minister" syndrome or telling people a small amount, taking it back and confusing them. Democracy, which is about people,...