Results 61-80 of 117 for buttimer speaker:Mark Daly

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: ...the Senator for remembering the life and sacrifice of Deputy Hales on this, the 100th anniversary of his death, as Senator Lombard has said, on his way to this Parliament. I now call on Senator Buttimer to speak now, please.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome Senator Tom Clonan who is here in the Gallery with his sister Marie Clonan and their grandmother who is from County Kerry. That explains a lot. I call Senator Buttimer.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Mark Daly: There should be equality for Cork Airport as well, Senator Buttimer, and for all airports on the west coast. Obviously, using Dublin Airport as the focal point for the mileage is inequitable to people on the west coast. I ask the Leader to invite the Minister to the House to discuss this matter.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2021)

Mark Daly: I join Senator Buttimer in wishing her many happy years of active retirement. I am sure someone who is as energetic as that will not be retiring in the sense of putting her feet up on a beach. I am sure she will find plenty of other things to be doing and will keep involved in politics and community service.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: ...s School in Malahide. I thank Deputy Alan Farrell for bringing them in. This is the student council, or some members of it, along with teachers Ms Nicole Kennedy and Mr. Diarmuid Eagney. I thank Senator Buttimer for bringing their presence to my attention.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)

Mark Daly: I join other Members in seeking a debate on the commemoration of the 1916 Rising. I congratulate Senator Buttimer, who was the only Member of Fine Gael to support the Oireachtas attempt to prevent An Bord Pleanála from granting permission for the development of what can only be described as the most vulgar post-Celtic tiger monument on O'Connell Street, which would see the demolition of...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (7 Jul 2020)

Mark Daly: ...reported widely on Radio Kerry. Most people thought we were doing it just for the publicity. We are also the best of friends and I welcome the former Leas-Chathaoirleach. I am sure Senator Jerry Buttimer will get loads of advice from him. I thank Paul for making the journey today.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (25 Mar 2009)

Mark Daly: I agree with Senator Buttimer. It is rare that I do, but I agree with him about the Cork to Swansea ferry. I will return to that point. I thank the Minister and the Minister of State at the Department of Finance with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Deputy Mansergh, for their assistance to Kerry in opening Ross Castle last week four weeks earlier than all other OPW...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Buttimer and all the colleagues who were here for his visit and his signing of the visitors' book in the Reading Room.Diplomacy, like politics, is a contact sport and the new friendship group, which is being led by Senators from across all of the parties here, will ensure that we engage with our Portuguese colleagues and continue to work with them on the issues of Brexit....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I will circulate the email that I received from the Fine Gael Whip, and Senator Buttimer is fifth on the list. That is the system that we have operated because of Covid-19, and I know that the old system was different, whereby Members would come in, raise their hands and be taken in that order. That is not the system we are currently operating because of Covid-19. I have made that clear,...

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

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Buttimer for outlining the Order of Business. Before I call the first speaker, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery Representative Fran Hurley from Chicago. She is a founding member and one of the national co-chairs of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus, which has more than 1,100 members and representatives in all 50 states. I welcome Representative...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: I join Senator Buttimer in welcoming Mr. Cleary to the House. It is so important that in the midst of trouble, people are willing to rise above the climate and see beyond the horizon. I thank him and others for that. I also agree with Senator Buttimer's point about community employment schemes. They are very important to so many communities. The community employment supervisor issue has...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (15 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: ...made in the final report of the investigation into the air accident involving the Sikorsky S-92A helicopter at Black Rock, County Mayo. I have also received notice from Senators Jerry Buttimer and Denis O’Donovan of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the provision of an additional neurology nurse in Cork University Hospital, CUH,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 May 2022)

Mark Daly: I join Senator Buttimer and other colleagues in welcoming the students from Listowel, which is a great town. I hope there are future writers among them. Listowel is famous for its writers. One of the great writers from Listowel wrote a letter to Brendan Kennelly, who, in turn, had written to one of the people working at the newspaper The Kerryman. In the early days, Brendan Kennelly was...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (20 Sep 2022)

Mark Daly: ...for teachers and to outline the plans being put in place to support a national voluntary redeployment panel for permanent teachers and those on contracts of indefinite duration status. Senator Jerry Buttimer: The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the plans to roll-out of the monkeypox vaccine. Senator Mary Seery Kearney: The need for the Minister for Children,...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (6 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: ...and Heritage to make a statement on the expansion of the Croí Cónaithe towns and villages scheme to include rural one-off derelict properties and other vacant properties. Senator Jerry Buttimer - The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to make a statement on the timeline for the re-opening of the early childhood care and education,...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 Jan 2022)

Mark Daly: ...The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the conduct of the audit of all water treatment plants. I have also received notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the provision of additional neurology nurses at Cork University Hospital. I have also received...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 Mar 2022)

Mark Daly: ...need for the Minister for Rural and Community Development to make a statement on the provision of funding for agricultural shows. I have also received notice from Senators Aisling Dolan and Jerry Buttimer of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Rural and Community Development to make a statement on after-hours access to school buildings for local community groups and...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (14 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: ...the island of Ireland from the World Athletics 1934 boundary rule, which prevents Irish athletes from representing the island of Ireland at European and World Athletics Championships. Senator Jerry Buttimer - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the review of the national aviation policy. Senator Seán Kyne - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: Thank you, Senator Buttimer. When we meet again at the next Munster final, please God, the words of Samuel Beckett will no doubt be ringing in your ears about trying harder and failing better. I am going to call on the Green Party's Senator Róisín Garvey whose father I once canvassed in a Seanad election. It might be a dark family secret, but probably not in Clare, that her...