Results 1-20 of 882 for long speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I know Fianna Fáil had The Irish Pressfor long enough and it controlled RTÉ for long enough. Do not bring us back to the dark ages of the holy lady at the crossroads, please.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Cathaoirleach is here almost as long as Senator Leyden. I hope I get to be here as long as him and I might become a bit of an expert in something at that stage.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell has been around this world for a long time. He has served and been involved in public service for a long time. He knows the reasons better than I do. If he does not, I will be happy to share them with him on another occasion.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: How long will it take for the dentist to get approval from the Department? If somebody tomorrow morning goes to the dentist and makes an appointment to start work on dentures, root canal work or bridging, how long will it take? The Minister stated the dentist has to get approval from the Department. Will that process take weeks or days? Will the fact the dentist made contact with the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...tissue Bill. I also welcome the approval from Cabinet today. I commend the Leader of the House, Senator Regina Doherty, who was with me on the health committee. I, too, lament that it took so long for the legislation to reach this point. Senator Conway asked the very good question why it took so long. However, we will celebrate the fact that today the lives of so many people who await...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Children and Youth Issues: Discussion with Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (19 Dec 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: ...members, the secretariat and those behind the glass window, whom we do not see too often, a very happy Christmas. I thank the staff for their great work during the year. It has been a very long year and I sincerely thank committee members present this morning for their constructive and very affirming involvement. It is fair to say that those here this morning park their party hats at...

Seanad: Visit of Greek Delegation (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...ambassador said to me, we have had three Greek presidents visit Ireland and President Higgins has reciprocated. I hope that Members of the Oireachtas community will visit Greece later this year. Long live Greece. Zíto i Elláda. That means "Long live Greece". Enjoy your celebration on Monday. I again thank the ambassador for her friendship and support of Ireland. I now...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...for him. Senator Noone raised the car parking strategy in some hospitals. I agree with her that there is a need for a sustained universal health policy on pricing for car parking for families of long-term patients who are terminally ill, have cancer, are on dialysis or those with children in hospital. Some hospitals have a compassionate scheme but a universal approach needs to be taken...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: How long must we wait?

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: The people of Ireland are safe in their beds as long as Senator Leyden is looking after them.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Walsh should withdraw the remark, a Chathaoirligh. His party played politics for long enough in this country.

Seanad: Economic Outlook: Motion (20 Feb 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Boyle changed his colours and was found out a long time ago.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leader is here too long. He is insulated from the truth.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jun 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: The Government has been standing still for too long.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: He should answer questions about the economy. He has been lecturing us for long enough. He should give some answers now.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator's hotel would not last long like that.

Seanad: Primary School Funding: Motion (8 Oct 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: The Deputy has been in Government for long enough.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leader will be long gone by then. The budget states it will be 2011.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: I understand why some Senators on the Government side are upset because they will not be there for long more.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a long quest to get in here.