Results 16,161-16,180 of 24,350 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Yes, we agreed at the group meeting the amount of time that would be allocated for this debate tonight. I am happy to continue until 7.20 p.m. when the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs will arrive.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: To be fair, the Minister for Justice and Equality has indicated that he wants to complete this debate tonight.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Yes. I am prepared, if we can, to reconvene after we take statements with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in attendance.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Of course.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: That was requested by the House.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: He did not.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: That is a fair point.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I am happy to come back after statements with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, to be fair to her.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Acceptance of the proposal requires the co-operation of the House. To be fair to the Minister, he has to return to the Dáil with the Bill. The Council of Europe is scheduled to meet on 13 and 20 June and the UN Convention against Corruption evaluation will take place at the end of June. It is important, therefore, that we complete this legislative business. I am happy to return here...
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 May 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I apologise to the House for interrupting. I propose, notwithstanding the order of the House today, that in respect of this item, No. 4a, the contributions of group spokespersons shall not exceed five minutes, time may be shared and the proceedings shall be brought to a conclusion at 8.20 p.m.
- Committee on Public Petitions: Nursing Home Casebook: Ombudsman, Mr. Peter Tyndall (30 May 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Mr. Tyndall, Mr. Morgan and Ms Hanrahan and thank them for being here. The presence of the Ombudsman is always welcome. I will make two comments. I refer not only to today's publication but also to the fact that the role of the Ombudsman illustrates the importance of the office. The perspective the Ombudsman brings, while challenging, is refreshing, for which I thank him in a...
- Committee on Public Petitions: Nursing Home Casebook: Ombudsman, Mr. Peter Tyndall (30 May 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I concur with that.
- Committee on Public Petitions: Nursing Home Casebook: Ombudsman, Mr. Peter Tyndall (30 May 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Did Mr. Tyndall make a contribution to the public consultation process on that issue? Was he asked for his views on it?
- Committee on Public Petitions: Nursing Home Casebook: Ombudsman, Mr. Peter Tyndall (30 May 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Has the Ombudsman had any involvement on the issue of home help hours in terms of the model of delivery of home help hours linked with keeping people at home for longer?
- Committee on Public Petitions: Nursing Home Casebook: Ombudsman, Mr. Peter Tyndall (30 May 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: The reason I ask is if we are looking at an alternative model of care in the context of nursing homes and the single unified model, we should look at how home help hours are allocated and what the carer or home help does. It is a conversation we also need to have.
- Committee on Public Petitions: Nursing Home Casebook: Ombudsman, Mr. Peter Tyndall (30 May 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: As I know that it is different from what we are discussing today, I do not want to put Mr. Tyndall on the spot.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Passport Services (12 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Minister of State, Deputy Halligan, to the House. The issue I raise is one that has become a source of contention given the fear and worry of some people about the deadline for passport applications. I will preface my remarks by complimenting the excellent staff of our Passport Offices in Dublin but in particular in Cork. I had the pleasure of using the service in Cork. I...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Passport Services (12 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Halligan, for being here and taking the Commencement matter. The reply should recognise that the Passport Office and its staff are exceptional. The service is dealing with unprecedented demand, as the Minister of State outlined.Three of the printing machines are located in Dublin where life does not end or begin. Beyond the M50 there is a great need in...
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Report Stage to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to adjourn not later than 6 p.m.; No. 2, statements on marine spatial planning, to be taken at 6 p.m. and to adjourn not later than 7 p.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, and all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and;...
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jun 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: We all should do more.