Results 7,101-7,120 of 24,319 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: He is not that either.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: That does not matter.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: It is not relevant.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: It will not.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, it is important that we have a certain amount of decorum in the House. I made the point last night that I understand there is a certain amount of filibustering going on by some Members, not by all. The House has an obligation, and it behoves us that when we make our deliberations we do so on the relevant section and amendment. I have great respect for Senator Norris...
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Finance Bill 2018 (Certified Money Bill) - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.; and No. 2, Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 2.15 p.m. or at the conclusion of No. 1, whichever is the later, and adjourned not later than 10 p.m., if not previously concluded. With your indulgence, a...
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Members of the House for their contributions to the Order of Business. All of us this morning stand united in our hope and our desire that the issue of Brexit will be resolved. I again commend the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, on their sure-footedness on the issue of Brexit. The decision to postpone the vote in Westminster is the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I am.
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: That is right.
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Conway-Walsh fails to recognise that the significant review of areas of natural constraint, ANCs, was welcomed. All of the farming groups I have read about have welcomed the ANC review. On the issue of payment, we are ahead of the curve in Europe and leading with the single farm payment. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Creed, recently announced the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Senators Bacik, O'Reilly and Feighan all mentioned the issue of Brexit. It is important and is also important that we all stand together and wear the green jersey. The issue of climate change was raised by Senators Higgins and Bacik. The report on climate change performance is disappointing from an Irish perspective. There is no point saying it is not. The Minister for Communications,...
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Who are "they"?
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: For once the intervention is good and I welcome it. Senator Conway-Walsh is right. To be fair to all public representatives, we know there is an issue with customer care in some parts and with some private telephone operators. They have a duty to work with people to ensure queries and concerns are met. I full agree with Senator Conway-Walsh. If I was to telephone one of these companies...
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I know of a frustrated person who was in the front room at home on a Monday morning - the same could apply to any morning or to a person of any age or description. The person had to wait 49 minutes to get hold of an operator to speak about an issue with a bill. That is only one example that I can quote from – it comes from an experience I have had personally. People can spend 90...
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: It applies to supermarkets as well. Not everyone uses online banking. Not everyone is proficient in the online world and it is important that companies take cognisance of that. We maintain we want to improve our quality of life as a society. However, half the stress that people have to endure derives, in some cases, from dealing with these faceless corporations. I am disappointed with...
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: On a personal note, I wish to congratulate the Mullinalaghta St. Columba's club on its wonderful success. It underlines the importance of the pride of the parish and the half-parish. Charles Kickham and "Pride of the Parish" illustrate the importance of the GAA.
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Last Sunday we saw six sets of brothers play. The club draws from a population of 440 people. The team could well be playing Dr. Crokes in later times, a Leas-Chathaoirligh.
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: It illustrates the importance of community and sport.
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: Senator Gabrielle McFadden reminded me that the team is from County Longford, a good midlands county. The importance of sport and community is something we should herald today as well. My apologies for not recognising Mullinalaghta. I congratulate the club again.
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2018)
Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry I did not see that. The Minister is before the Committee on Public Petitions. There is an ongoing issue with the matter but I would be happy for the Minister to come to the House to discuss the matter.