Results 2,601-2,620 of 24,555 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Energy Conservation (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: Before I call Senator Sherlock, I welcome the students who are with us in the Public Gallery. They are very welcome to Leinster House and I hope they have a very good visit. I am not quite sure what school they are from but we will get the name in a minute. It is great to see them here. This is the Seanad, the Upper House. Senator Sherlock is now going to raise a matter with the Minister...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I welcome our friend and former Senator, now Deputy Ged Nash, to the Public Gallery with his friends and visitors from Drogheda, County Louth. I hope they will not be smiling on Saturday when they play Cork, but I welcome them to Leinster House today and hope they have a very pleasant visit. Tá fáilte roimh go léir. I call Senator Paul Daly.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Boyhan for sharing that. We woke up this morning to the wonderful news that Billy Alexander had been awarded that high and prestigious honour. As Cathaoirleach, I join with the Senator in sending congratulations to Mr. Alexander on that great honour. It was great to hear of it on the radio this morning. I am sure we all join with Senator Boyhan in acknowledging the...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I remind the Senator that the Bill will be debated later on and tomorrow, according to the schedule of the House.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: Before I ask the House to approve or disapprove of the Order of Business, I ask Members to join in congratulating Michelle O'Neill, the soccer referee, on her appointment for the forthcoming FIFA Women's World Cup, and I wish her well. Is the Order of Business approved?
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: We are not having a debate, as the Senator knows.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: That is not a point. That has no relevance-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator McDowell is straying into the bounds of-----
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: Míle buíochas gach duine. Thar cheann Seanaid Éireann, is mór agam fáilte ó chroí a chur roimh an iar-Thaoiseach, Parthalán Ó hEachthairn. Cuirim fáilte roimhe ar ais go dtí an Teach seo. On behalf of Seanad Éireann, it gives me great pleasure to extend a céad míle fáilte to our former Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern,...
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: Mr. Ahern is right. This Upper House of the Oireachtas is the most appropriate forum and venue in which to have his address and put everything together. I welcome to the Gallery Ms Sandra Cullagh, who helped to prepare for today. I thank her for her advice and the many phone calls. I also thank Mr. John Grange. I welcome Mr. Joe English, Ms Brenda English, Mr. Mark Simpson, Ms Jessica...
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of Deputy Cormac Devlin from Dublin Rathdown. He is very welcome to the House today.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: Is that three minutes each?
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: Tá an t-am caite.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from Inch National School in Youghal. We are delighted they and their teachers are here with us on a significant day in Seanad Éireann. I also welcome our friend and colleague, who served in Leinster House for many a year and advised many different Ministers and Governments, Mr. Derek Mooney. He is very welcome. I know he is hiding over there.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: I should apologise to Senator Keogan who had guests from the Balbriggan Men's Shed this afternoon. I did not get to welcome them and thank them for being here as I did not see them in time. I welcome from Balbriggan independent councillors Tony Murphy and Gráinne Maguire.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: In his contribution Senator Joe O’Reilly referred to John Bruton. On behalf of all of us, I thank Mr. Bruton for his work and wish him every good health. I also ask Mr. Jeremy Wilmshurst to convey our thanks to Ambassador Johnston for his wonderful engagement with us here. We thank Mr. Wilmshurst for his engagement with Members of the House and for being here today. Iarraim ar an...
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: From the cold of the Skylon Hotel, we come to the heat of May. I thank Sandra Cullagh again for her help and co-operation. Mar focal scoir, I call An Leas-Chathaoirleach.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)
Jerry Buttimer: There is no proposal on the Order of Business, as An Leas-Chathaoirleach knows, but we will amalgamate the proposals into reality.