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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Strategies (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: As the Minister of State knows, it is not as easy as having thematic days because there is-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: At the beginning of the sitting, I was remiss in not paying tribute to a former colleague and Member of the House who passed away last week. I refer to our colleague and friend, former Senator Pat Magner. I had the pleasure of knowing Pat as a very collegial and great friend. He served in this House on three occasions - having been nominated three times - from 1981 to 1982, 1983 to 1987...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator, and I welcome both Eamon and Orla to the Gallery. I thank them for being here today, and hope they have a very pleasurable visit with our colleague and friend, Senator Conway.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before calling on the Leader to reply I want to voice my agreement with Senator Byrne regarding the incident with Lee Chin. He is a fine sportsman and a wonderful ambassador. There can be no place for racism in any of our sporting codes. On my own behalf, and I am sure on behalf of the Members, I congratulate our Leader and Jarlath on their wedding next Saturday. We wish them a happy,...

Address by Mr. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America (13 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: A Uachtarán Biden, thar ceann Chomhaltaí an dá Theach agus ar mo shon féin, gabhaim buíochas leat as an onóir a thabhairt dúinn a bheith i do láthair inniu agus as an aitheasc a thug tú don chomhshuí seo. We might say four more years, Mr. President, but we cannot be political here. Thank you for your wonderful address. Mr. President, as...

Seanad: Address by Mr. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America (13 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: A Uachtarán Biden, thar ceann Chomhaltaí an dá Theach agus ar mo shon féin, gabhaim buíochas leat as an onóir a thabhairt dúinn a bheith i do láthair inniu agus as an aitheasc a thug tú don chomhshuí seo. We might say four more years, Mr. President, but we cannot be political here. Thank you for your wonderful address. Mr. President, as...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Tim Lombard - The need for the Minister for Finance to introduce regulations to ensure engagement between vulture funds and clients. Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline whether responsibility for the collection of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Banking Sector (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Iarraim ar an Seanadóir a bheith cúramach, lena thoil. The Senators should be careful of making charges against individuals or organisations, and to protect himself also.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Prior to asking the Leader to outline the Order of Business, on my own behalf and that of Seanad Éireann and the Houses of the Oireachtas, I pay tribute and a word of thanks to our Superintendent, Mr. Noel Murphy, who joins us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. Today is Noel's last day in Leinster House. He has played a huge part in the life of these Houses, serving us and the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Leader. I welcome to the Gallery a group from St. Gerald's DLS School in Castlebar, who are guests of Deputy Dillon.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call Senator Gavan, I welcome to the Visitors Gallery the students and staff from Mercy Secondary School, Inchicore. They are very welcome. I thank their host, Deputy Gannon, who is a former pupil of the school and who is doing the school proud in Leinster House. They are very welcome today to listen to the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: As this is the final Order of Business before the Easter break, before I call on the Deputy Leader I will wish all Members of the House and all staff a happy Easter. I thank them for their courtesy and work. I hope they all get a break and enjoy the Easter season. I call on the Deputy Leader to reply to the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from Scoil Mhuire, Newtownforbes, County Longford, and their teachers and staff. You are all very welcome. Thank you for being here today, and enjoy your Easter holidays.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Prior to asking the Leader to introduce the Order of Business, I welcome to the Gallery a guest of Deputy John Lahart, Mr. Daniel Hyzack, from the USA. He is very welcome. I hope he has a good visit to our parliamentary community in the Dáil and the Seanad. I also welcome guests of Senator Joe O'Reilly, the pupils and staff from St. Anne's National School in Bailieborough, County...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator O'Reilly. The people of Bailieborough are just as proud of what the Senator does in this House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Prior to calling Senator Higgins, I welcome to the Public Gallery Aisling Doyle from County Wicklow, who is in the House with Councillor Avril Cronin. Aisling is here as a transition year student. She is a niece of our former colleague and friend, Andrew Doyle. I thank her for being here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I must remind the Senator, with the greatest of respect, that as Members of this House we should not comment on the judgments of the Judiciary or on individual cases, given the separation of powers. One can comment on sentencing policy, in general, but not on specific cases. Bí cúramach, le do thoil.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: My apologies for interrupting the Senator but I also must protect him. I also welcome the second part of the St. Anne’s National School group from Bailieborough. They missed our colleague and friend, Senator Joe O’Reilly, who spoke eloquently about the school. They are all very welcome to the Chamber. I call Senator Ward to speak now, please.