Results 10,041-10,060 of 11,470 for speaker:Mary Butler
- Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: For clarification, has the time for questions on promised legislation expired?
- Motor Insurance: Motion [Private Members] (27 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: I compliment the Rural Independent Group on tabling this motion and shining a spotlight on insurance issues once again. Motorists and businesses are under far too much pressure and the Government is too complacent on this issue. It has been a year since the publication of the report on the cost of motor insurance, and key to this is implementation. According to the CSO, insurance premiums...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: We are now in public session. I now propose that we go into private session. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of EU Proposals (27 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: We are now in public session to undertake scrutiny of EU proposals. Before we proceed with business listed, I wish to record the decision taken by the committee on EU legislative proposal COM (2017) 795. It was agreed that there was no subsidiarity concern with the proposal. It was also agreed that the proposal does not warrant further scrutiny. I propose that we suspend the meeting to...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Update on Preparations for Brexit: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: I remind members, visitors and those in the Public Gallery to please ensure their mobile phones are switched off or are in flight mode for the duration of this meeting as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment even when on silent mode. Before we proceed, and in accordance with procedures, I am required to read the following note on privilege. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Update on Preparations for Brexit: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: I apologise for interrupting Mr. Sherry. A mobile phone is causing interference with the recording system. I ask Mr. Sherry to continue.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Update on Preparations for Brexit: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: Mr. Sherry's microphone is the only one affected.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Update on Preparations for Brexit: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: I thank Mr. Sherry. I have a few comments to make before members pose their questions. The first work undertaken by the committee approximately 18 months ago was to look at the situation around Brexit. Representatives from the organisations before us today also presented at that stage. All present are aware that Brexit is an unwelcome development and not in Ireland's national interest. I...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Update on Preparations for Brexit: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Update on Preparations for Brexit: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: That is good to hear. They are very comprehensive answers.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Update on Preparations for Brexit: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Update on Preparations for Brexit: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: Mr. Donoghue's statement that Brexit is now part of the day job was excellent. That sums it up.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Update on Preparations for Brexit: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: I thank all the witnesses for their very comprehensive answers.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Update on Preparations for Brexit: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: Is that 39,000?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Update on Preparations for Brexit: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: If I could interrupt before Ms Curran comes in, while I know Mr. Donoghue mentioned it, the English language must be a huge contributory factor. Is it? Talent and commercial property were mentioned. Following on from Senator Reilly's question, I imagine the English language would be a huge factor too.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Update on Preparations for Brexit: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: I want to let Ms Curran back in. I did not get an answer for Senator Gavan.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Update on Preparations for Brexit: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: Before we conclude, if we are getting parochial, Waterford is only down the road.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Update on Preparations for Brexit: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: What about Senator Gavan's point?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Update on Preparations for Brexit: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: I thank everyone from Enterprise Ireland, the IDA and InterTradeIreland for attending and giving up their time. It was a very informative session. We will continue to monitor Brexit developments. We are looking at it purely from a business, enterprise and innovation point of view. We will probably invite the witnesses back in about six months. I hope they will be available to come back...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Feb 2018)
Mary Butler: 322. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for residency by a person (details supplied); the determination date for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9497/18]