Results 21-40 of 1,804 for cork speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Seanad: Visit of Slovakian Delegation (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the delegation for being here. I hope they enjoy their visit. Ambassador Droba is doing a tremendous job visiting all parts of the country. He was with Senator Byrne in Wexford recently and he has been in Cork with me. He is working hard on behalf of the people of Slovakia. He is very welcome to Leinster House.

Seanad: Community Safety and Investment: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before we begin, I welcome the students from Kilcolman National School, Enniskeane, in that wonderful part of County Cork. I thank all the boys and girls, their teachers and all the members of staff for being here. They are here with Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan, who is looking after them very well. He is a good man to have with them. I thank them for being here. The rumour has it that...

Seanad: Community Safety and Investment: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Naughten is very welcome. My messages are somewhat garbled here so my apologies to all from the Young Scientist exhibition. I welcome Philippa McIntosh from Bandon in County Cork, the Murphy sisters from Tralee, and Ciara and Saoirse from Limerick. If I am wrong, I apologise. We also have Seán O’Sullivan. Senator Dolan’s handwriting is illegible. You are all...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Grainger and her guests to the Public Gallery. I also welcome the guests of Deputy Noel Grealish from Castlegar in County Galway. I see a familiar face in the Gallery, Mike Connolly, who broke Cork hearts on Sunday.He is very welcome to Leinster House. He is one of the finest hurlers to play for Galway and to grace the field of Croke Park. He is one of the great Connollys of Castlegar....

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (21 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Minister of State to reply, as Cathaoirleach of the Seanad and, in my previous incarnation, director of elections for the plebiscite in Cork, I congratulate all Members of the House and the Minister of State on this historic occasion. This is transformative legislation that enables the appointment of a directly elected mayor. It is a monumental day. As a Cork person, I...

Seanad: Situation in the Middle East: Statements (20 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...and their sensitive and delicate handling of this situation. I thank him for being here and thank Members for their patience. The Tánaiste has not got the gift of bilocation just yet, even though we think he has in Cork.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (14 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the timelines for the commencement of ophthalmology services in the new theatres and outpatient units in South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, and full regional eye care services in Ballincollig, County Cork. Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on the plans in place to respond to a potential collapse in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Peter Duffy and Charlotte Grenson to the Public Gallery. Charlotte is from France and Peter is from Cork. Peter is the brother of Denise Duffy, a very good friend of ours in the parliamentary community who works with the Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton. The good news for all of us is that Peter is a very proud Cork person and Charlotte is from France. Via...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leader might include Cork as well.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (24 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...for the commencement of ophthalmology services in the new theatres and outpatient units in the South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital, and full regional eye care services in Ballincollig, County Cork. Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on plans to reform and expedite the Garda vetting process. The matters raised by the Senators are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...late Con O'Leary. He was a formidable politician and an illustrious character. I was away last week and missed his funeral. The Senator is right that he served the people on the north side of Cork city with distinction in his own unique way. He had a wonderful shop, an emporium with everything in the world you could want. We sympathise with his family. I welcome to the Gallery the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator made good points about the hospitality sector, especially as they apply to Cork.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat. I hope the Senator would include County Cork in that section outside Dublin as well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Loreto Secondary School in Balbriggan and their teacher, Ms Ryan. They are all very welcome to the House today and I thank them for being here. I believe there is also a small group here from Cork, which is even more important than Balbriggan. I am told they are actually from Stradbally in County Laois.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...contribution, I must say that I welcome the projects that have been announced for the National Rowing Centre, Athletics Ireland, Munster Technological University, and the home of Munster Rugby in Cork in what used to be called Musgrave Park.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (6 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...O'Neill and also Bryan and Kathleen Fitzpatrick, who are uncle and aunt to our colleague and friend, Senator Fitzpatrick, and it is great to have them here. I welcome a good friend of mine from Cork, John Purcell from Ballincollig. John, you are very welcome to the House today.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (6 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...of the Meath county board, Mr. Martin O’Halloran, Damien and Catherine Clarke and Damian and Bernadette Usher who are here from Navan. I hope that next Saturday in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork will gain revenge for 1990, or rather 1987 and 1988, as we won in 1990.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is in injury time. At the risk of causing the ire of others, the point the Senator made was very worthwhile. As a Cork person, I am very disappointed to see that four, potentially, of Cork's matches will be behind a paywall. I am in favour of GAAGO but it is a conflict of interest for RTÉ. We pay the licence fee and pay a second time to watch things. The Senator made a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Policing Co-operation (21 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: As the independent Chair but as a member of the joint policing committee in Cork, I endorse what Senator Boyhan and the Minister said about the importance of local government members and the importance of that dynamic continuing. I am delighted the Minister gave those comments. It is refreshing. The local councillor element at the joint policing committee, as we all know, is critical to...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (9 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...of the former Waterford Crystal site and the completion of the public private partnership bundle 2 process for the construction of an engineering, computing and general teaching building on the Cork Road campus. Senator Maria Byrne- The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the available supports for student nurses and midwives. Senator Martin Conway- The need for the...