Results 5,301-5,320 of 24,308 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not saying we should keep it open but asking if we could revisit the issue. The petition relates to Clondalkin but I refer to the wider issue.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept that.

Seanad: Election of Acting Chairman (22 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Molaim an Seanadóir Wilson.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not a job for SIPO.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: It has nothing to do with SIPO.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 19 Members of the House for their contributions on the Order of Business.I extend the congratulations of the House to Senator Bacik on her well-deserved award last Saturday night. She has been a strong champion and articulate advocate on a variety of causes and in the promotion of human rights in the Oireachtas and I commend her most sincerely on a justly earned award....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Davitt referred to Clonkill, which we congratulate on its Westmeath hurling final victory. The Senator referred also to Paul Quinn who was appointed in a personal capacity and who has also resigned in a personal capacity. While he is the State's chief procurement officer, I assure the House that the national children's hospital is continuing. There is good progress in many aspects...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We can never do enough. Some claim we do nothing. However, we will make €166 million available in this year’s budget to our local authorities to deliver homeless services. In the first six months of this year, 2,825 adults and their dependent children exited homelessness. In Dublin city, which has the highest numbers, 467 families exited emergency accommodation. I can give...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There is a real need to have that debate. I am not suggesting for one second that we do not have an issue. However, we need an honest debate. We cannot say that there is nothing being done. We cannot say that the Government is not doing anything or expending money because it is.The facts are that people are exiting homelessness, more houses are being built and more people are entering...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There are agendas and commentary is written and spoken every day but if one was to listen to some people involved, and I am not talking about Senator Kelleher, one would imagine that nothing is being done anywhere in the country. That is the point I am making.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Kelleher made a very important contribution regarding the land at Bessborough in Cork. I share her concerns around the proposed sale, particularly the suite of services that are being made available, or are coming out of Bessborough. The points made by the Senator are ones on which we should have a debate. She and I might have a conversation about that. I join with Members in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Mullen raised the issue of China. We will have that debate in due course. He also made reference to the situation in the North, which I have addressed. Senator Kieran O'Donnell raised the very important matter of the job losses at Molex. I think all of us in the House today stand in solidarity with the workers, who were given the news that the plant will close at the end of 2020...

Seanad: Election of Acting Chairman (16 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Clerk looked very fitting in walking into the Chamber. He would make a very fine Cathaoirleach. I propose that Senator Wilson act as Acting Chairman.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Private Members' business, Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn after two hours, if not previously concluded; No. 2, statements on sustainable tourism, to be taken at 3 p.m. and to conclude no later than 4.30 p.m., with the time allocated to group spokespersons not to exceed...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that the Senator's age?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We did.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator means that she wants to play politics.