Results 6,021-6,040 of 24,387 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator McFadden raised the issue of University Hospital Galway. That is a matter that deserves to be treated with the utmost respect and seriousness. In fairness, Senator McFadden might get a better reply through a Commencement matter. I addressed Senator Ó Ríordáin's issue. In response to Senator McDowell, the issue of the swing is before the courts and I will not mention...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: The swing vote did not benefit Senator McDowell on a couple of occasions. It did on other occasions.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I hear that Senator McDowell swings either way in terms of one-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: Many hope Senator McDowell's prevarication ends soon. The Senator is swinging one way or the other, depending on who he meets. I really hope that he can.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: The issue of civil liability is one that, in the wider insurance debate, needs to be addressed. We will have the Judicial Council Bill 2017 coming back before us and the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy D'Arcy, is working on reducing the cost of insurance. I note Cork City Council has set aside €20 million for insurance claims. That is a huge chunk of money out...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I said that would form part of our debate.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I said we should have a debate on the healthcare system to address the matters raised by the Senator. I used the word "promulgated", which means to articulate.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I will be happy to have a debate on the healthcare system. If there are issues that need to be addressed, let us promulgate them.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I understand what Senator O'Donnell said. I can hear.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: If there are concerns, let us have that debate. I have to be honest. There is much positivity in the healthcare system too. We sometimes hear a lot of negativity in this House, but there is a lot of positivity too. I am not saying the Senator is saying negative things but making the point as part of the debate.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I understand that. I do not have an answer for Senator Devine to her question about CHO 9, nor do I have a further update. She is unhappy with the Minister of State, Deputy McGrath's response last week. The Government is committed to working on the issue of mental health. On child and adolescent mental health services, I suggest, with respect, that the Senator resubmit her Commencement...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: No. On a point of clarification, is the import of the disappointing result of the vote that we will take the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018 now?
- Seanad: Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector) 2019: Referral to Joint Committee (21 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector) 2019, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 9th May 2019, be referred to the Joint Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation, in accordance with Standing Order 71(3)(k), which, not later than 28th May...
- Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: This is a Second Stage speech.
- Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: Can I make one contribution?
- Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I have not yet spoken.
- Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I have not spoken.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector), back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, statements on progress regarding the implementation of the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities 2015-2024, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 2 p.m., with the...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Richmond in extending our condolences to the family of Mr. Bob Hawke and the people of Australia on the very sad occasion of his passing. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. I thank the Members of the House for their contributions to the Order of Business. I thank Senators Horkan, Craughwell and Feighan for raising the possible visit of President Trump to Ireland....
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2019)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell raised the-----