Results 22,581-22,600 of 24,571 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer
- Seanad: Carers' Allowance. (1 Apr 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State was in Monaghan last week with Inclusion Ireland and made a presentation. This is part of what we are talking about.
- Seanad: Carers' Allowance. (1 Apr 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat.
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: He was right.
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: The people will bring about regime change if the Government calls an election.
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: If the International Monetary Fund is brought in, it will be because of Fianna Fáil.
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: I have been making that point for the last couple of weeks.
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: I join other speakers in condemning the Government. I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for Health and Children to the House to discuss the tragic situation of cystic fibrosis patients. The Leader's Government appears to have lost its moral compass, as exemplified by the Minister's U-turn decision on the matter. I ask for a debate on the economy, to include the unemployment and...
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: I am coming to the question. It now seems to be Government policy to blame the officials. Senator Daly blames the media. However, last weekend the magazine section of The Sunday Times carried a very good analytical piece on the Irish economy and Irish banking institutions. It did not blame the Government but condemned it on its policy and lack of regulation. Has the Government now...
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: Soon to be Senator Coughlan.
- Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (25 Mar 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I wish well in their endeavours those involved in the campaign to make the Cliffs of Moher one of the seven natural wonders of the world. I hope they are successful because the Cliffs of Moher are a magnificent attraction on the west coast. It is good that the Minister has remained in the House for the debate. Some of his colleagues tend to leave before...
- Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (25 Mar 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Coghlan can lay claim to Killarney being the tourism capital of Ireland but in order to get to Killarney one has to go through Cork. The city and county of Cork must be promoted through business and cultural tourism. Cork Airport is fast becoming the gateway and entry point to the south west but it must be resourced, debt-free and autonomous. I compliment the staff and executives of...
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: Who created them?
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: It was the Senator's party in Government.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: The Green Party is learning fast.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: Actions speak louder than words, Senator Boyle.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is waffling.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Dáil]: Second Stage (24 Mar 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: He is correct.
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Dáil]: Second Stage (24 Mar 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: I was not mentioning names either.