Results 7,221-7,240 of 24,338 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (17 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Colm Burke absented himself from this session this afternoon and I thank him for doing so. He did not have to do so, but he did it. We have had over 11 hours of discussion and I propose that we adjourn. Before doing so, I apologise to the ushers, stenographers, sound and secretarial staff for keeping them longer than the prescribed time. We thank them for their patience and work....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (20 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: As we have a quorum we will begin in public session. I thank all present for being here bright and early on a Monday morning and I particularly welcome our guests. I remind everybody that mobile phones should be switched off rather than being in silent mode as they interfere with the broadcasting of proceedings, which is unfair to the staff. This is our fifth session in the series of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (20 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Dr. Sheehan. We are now moving into Members' time which is 70 minutes. I remind Members that questions are on the heads of the Bill. In the context of the language we use and the way we behave in the Chamber, if we could be tolerant and respectful towards each other it would be appreciated and, perhaps, remarks could be confined to the heads of the Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (20 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Deputy. Does Dr. McCarthy wish to start? I will take questions in groups of three.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (20 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: We have 23 minutes remaining in the session. I apologise to members, as not everyone will get to contribute in this session. Six members have indicated to speak. The next three to speak will be Senators Ivana Bacik and Colm Burke and Deputy Mary Mitchell O’Connor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (20 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Could Deputy Mitchell O’Connor please address the Bill?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (20 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: We will not have time but if I can I will. Three other members have indicated and I will take them now if that is okay. I accept it is difficult on the witnesses but I wish to be fair to members who have been present all morning. I call Senator John Crown, Deputy Catherine Byrne and Senator Jim Walsh.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (20 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: We have nine minutes left in this session. I will be fair to everyone.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (20 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: At this juncture, I formally welcome to the Chamber the former Democratic Senator from Arizona, Dennis DeConcini, his wife, Patty, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kelly from Washington. We will now have 30 minutes for non-members. Seven speakers have indicated and I call Deputy Terence Flanagan, Senator Rónán Mullen and Senator Fidelma Healy Eames.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (20 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Healy Eames.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (20 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (20 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: No, sorry. The Senator has been in twice already, sorry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (20 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: There are eight minutes remaining in this slot and seven speakers wishing to contribute. I will allow questions from Deputies Billy Timmins and Michelle Mulherin and apologise to those who did not get in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (20 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Deputy to speak to the heads of the Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (20 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: With respect, we are dealing now with the heads of the Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (20 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not relevant to the heads of the Bill. Dr. McCarthy is not compelled to respond to it but may do so if he wishes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (20 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator has contributed four times already and may not do so again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (20 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask for respect for the witnesses, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (20 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank our guests for voluntarily giving of their time to assist us. I also thank them for making their submissions. I apologise to members who did not have an opportunity to contribute but we have agreed our rules.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed) (20 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I again thank everyone for being here. This is our sixth session in a series of hearings that the joint committee has been asked to conduct to discuss the heads of the protection of life during pregnancy Bill 2013. I ask all members to be brief in their contributions. If people do not interject more than once, it will be fair to everyone. In the last session some members could not get in...