Results 9,281-9,300 of 24,340 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank members for their attendance. I acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of Mr. Orán Sweeney, Ms Ciara Cashen and Ms Lorraine Cronin from the Donegal County Childcare Committee and thank them for the work they are doing. I also note the presence of Mr. Pat Montague of Start Strong and thank him as well. The next session will deal with the issues arising on foot of the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: Before calling Deputy Troy I would like to welcome Mr. Gerry McKiernan, Mr. Mike Corcoran and Fiona McDonnell from the Child and Family Agency, and Ms Mary McLoughlin from the Department. Does Mr. McKiernan want to make some comments?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: Please proceed. My apologies.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry, Deputy Troy. That was my mistake. I will call Mr. McKiernan and then you to contribute.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank Mr. McKiernan and call Deputy Troy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank Ms McDonnell. I ask members to be very brief because we have been here since 9.30 a.m.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: To visit a school?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: That is ridiculous.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank Ms McLoughlin, Mr. McKiernan, Ms McDonnell and Mr. Corcoran for being here, and especially the Minister. I thank committee members and those in the Gallery. I particularly thank our friends from Donegal who travelled to Dublin to be here.
- Organ Donation: Motion (21 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Dáil Éireann shall consider the Report of the Joint Committee on Health and Children, entitled ‘Report on Organ Donation’, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 1st October, 2013.I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, to the House, and I welcome the fact that we are having this debate on the report of the Oireachtas...
- Organ Donation: Motion (21 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister and everyone who took part in the debate. This is an example of how Friday sittings can be of benefit. The quality of the debate on this report, in contrast to others, was breathtaking. Donation is a gift and it offers consolation. As the Minister stated, the generosity of the Irish people knows no bounds. I thank all those who work in our hospitals and those who...
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Availability (25 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: 182. To ask the Minister for Finance if CORU registration fees for social workers qualify in full as a tax deductible expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8904/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Availability (25 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: 203. To ask the Minister for Finance when small and medium sized Irish businesses will be able to access credit from the German State-owned bank, BfW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9378/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Schemes (25 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: 368. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the grants available to support business start-ups; if such grants are available to persons taking up franchise opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9377/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (25 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: 454. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government regarding the Local Government Reform Act 2014, when section 32 will become operative and the benefit of this innovative provision accrue to persons opening new businesses in premises where commercial rates have been left unpaid by previous occupants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9072/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Law Review (25 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: 535. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline his views on using as a blueprint for legislation the recent report on the review of legislation on prostitution by the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9380/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Funding (25 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: 625. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding available for children's playground facilities; her policy regarding the development of same; the involvement of local authorities in applying for funding and deciding on locations of playgrounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9379/14]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ambulance Response Times: Discussion (25 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I remind members, delegates and those in the Visitors Gallery that mobile phones should be switched off or left in flight mode for the duration of the meeting to avoid interference with the broadcasting of the proceedings. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss ambulance response times. Concerns have been expressed about a number of instances involving the national ambulance service....
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ambulance Response Times: Discussion (25 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I welcome members of the McQuillan family and offer them our deepest sympathy. I thank them for being here.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Ambulance Response Times: Discussion (25 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: In the absence of Deputy Healy and Senator van Turnhout, I now call Deputy Clare Daly.