Results 12,721-12,740 of 24,340 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: I have spoken to the Minister of State, Deputy McHugh, about that, because the Senator raised it previously if memory serves. He has agreed to come to the House but timing is the problem. However, I will pursue it for the Senator.
- Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: It is with reluctance that we are not supporting the Bill. The Minister has clearly and cogently outlined the reason for that. However, Members who engage with people every week and understand their plight recognise that this is a maze and minefield that must be sorted out. Senator Ardagh referred to direct provision. I commend the former Minister of State, Senator Ó...
- Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: He also visits direct provision centres. They are soulless, heartless places. The one in Cork-----
- Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: We will do that.
- Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: Some of us do not just shout from the rooftop or the mountain, we actually do things. Perhaps the Senator and some of his colleagues should do the same.
- Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: If the Senator wants to talk new politics, he should walk the walk with us and not just go back to the old ways of the megaphone and roaring and shouting at us. Walk on a journey with us.
- Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: I am not speaking about the Senator specifically but-----
- Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: -----the point I am making is that all of us want to see change. Like Senator Ardagh, I want to see this whole area tidied up and resolution brought to it. Of all the people in the Department, the bona fides of the Minister of State cannot be questioned. I refer Senator Ó Clochartaigh to the Minister of State's work as Chair of the justice committee. Rather than laugh at me, the...
- Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: We speak about new politics in this House but it is a pity some of the people who want to see new politics do not accept responsibility and live up to their rancour and calling. I have a huge issue with the way in which children, in particular, are treated in the system. We talk about child protection. Reference was made to the former Supreme Court judge, Mrs. Justice Catherine McGuinness,...
- Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: All of us agree that waiting times need to be addressed. To be fair to Senator Ardagh, sometimes we get a set of figures from the Department, other times they come from elsewhere, but what we need to see are changes following the McMahon report and the system modified. The Government amendment today is one which seeks to defer. It is not opposing it. I challenge those who shout from the...
- Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: Well, the Senators will get it. I agree with the Minister of State that it is important to allow time. We engage weekly on this matter. I refuse no one in my office and clinic, Senator Ó Clochartaigh. I meet everyone-----
- Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: -----and I do so-----
- Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: -----not under any guise but because they are human beings who deserve our respect and action.
- Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: That is my modus operandialways and I will not take lectures from anyone.
- Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: If one is to be honest, we understand the difficulty and trauma experienced by many families, which is harrowing and disturbing. It is uncomfortable to meet these people and hear their stories and experience in a modern-day Ireland and world. The Minister of State outlined the legitimate concerns. He is not seeking to do nothing. He is seeking to take a step-by-step approach to bring...
- Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: Of all the appointments, he, in particular, fits the portfolio he has been given. We have worked on cases together in Cork. There is humanity, dignity and respect in the man who presented this amendment to the House tonight, which is why it is important to listen to him. Like Senator Ardagh and other Senators who have spoken, I too want to see change happen. We all want to see immigration...
- Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on delivering sustainable full employment (resumed) - to be taken at 1.30 p.m., with the contributions of all Members not to exceed six minutes each. For the information of Members, the statements are being taken at 1.30 p.m. because of the new voting arrangements in the Dáil in terms of Ministers and their pairs. They are not necessarily...
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: It has not been breached.
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2016)
Jerry Buttimer: I also welcome our distinguished visitor from New South Wales to the Chamber. He is welcome and I wish him well.I thank the 23 Senators who spoke on the Order of Business. With regard to the request to amend the Order of Business to discuss the motion on Seanad reform, I cannot accept the motion for a number of reasons which I have explained at length but will repeat for the benefit of the...