Results 19,401-19,420 of 24,361 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Humphreys for withdrawing his amendment. To be fair, I will work with him to ensure we have an answer for him in terms of either a meeting or a debate on the matter. I will talk to him about that.

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2019: Motion (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2019, copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 15th November, 2019.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Order for Report Stage (3 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Maidin amárach ar 10.30.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re exempted development regulations (ports), referral to committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, statements to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude not later than 2.15 p.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that ideologically or otherwise?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Get a tie.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 11 Members of the House who contributed to the Order of Business. I reiterate on my behalf and that of the Members a great welcome back to the House for the Cathaoirleach. His very genuine words are certainly ones we are glad he could utter in this Chamber. He was missed, not just because of his impartiality in the Chamber but because of his huge presence. I join with him in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to support that and to have a debate on the matter with the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. What goes in tandem with that is the importance of human rights issues and the camps. I read during the weekend that the Chinese authorities were describing these camps as vocational training camps. That is the preposterous position they take. I am happy...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: As Senator Devine knows, I am very supportive of the matter she has raised. I have met with family members and patient advocates in this area and while the situation is unacceptable, it is a matter for St. Vincent's hospital. However, we will talk about it and endeavour to have the Minister come to the House.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2019: Referral to Joint Committee (4 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2019, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 2 December, 2019, be referred to the Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government, in accordance with Standing Order 71(3)(k), which, not later than 10...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (4 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I support the overall thrust of the petition in the context of increasing the number of qualified election observation postings. As somebody engaged in election observation, I can say this is an important element of the work that the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly does but, equally, we have a role through the EU and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, OSCE and the Office...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Tuesday, 10 December 2019, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, statements on local government funding, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 2.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the contributions of all Senators not to exceed eight minutes; and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Was he not there?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I have heard the Senator and her speech is finished.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Is this a Second Stage speech?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the many Members of the House for their contributions to the Order of Business. Senators Ardagh and Feighan referred to the bingo issue and the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill on which an amendment was passed in the other House last night. There seems to be some misinformation on what is being proposed and it has been changed now. The bingo being run by community associations...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The commercial element is-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: -----a different matter. The issue around the social aspect where people can go, meet and play bingo is one we all support and the importance of which we understand. Bingo has helped to support many charitable organisations. I join with Senator Ardagh in welcoming to the House the students from Scoil Eoin. The issue of citizenship raised by the Senator may, as a Commencement matter,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ----- and to work with him on that matter. Senator Richmond raised the very important matter of Malta and the death of a journalist. As the Senator rightly said, Malta is a member state and an EU partner state that we are calling to account here. It is important that we have that matter addressed. Senator Lawlor referred to the education and training fund and I will be happy to bring the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: No.