Results 15,041-15,060 of 24,331 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer
- Organ Donation: Motion (21 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister and everyone who took part in the debate. This is an example of how Friday sittings can be of benefit. The quality of the debate on this report, in contrast to others, was breathtaking. Donation is a gift and it offers consolation. As the Minister stated, the generosity of the Irish people knows no bounds. I thank all those who work in our hospitals and those who...
- Organ Donation: Motion (21 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Dáil Éireann shall consider the Report of the Joint Committee on Health and Children, entitled ‘Report on Organ Donation’, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 1st October, 2013.I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, to the House, and I welcome the fact that we are having this debate on the report of the Oireachtas...
- Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: It is linked because it is infrastructure in terms of transport, and the airport is central. It is probably the pivotal piece of infrastructure we must get right in terms of Cork. We created 1,000 jobs in Cork in the past month but we need to encourage people to come to Cork and stay in the city and in the region of Cork. I come back to a comment the Minister made reference to earlier in...
- Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill and the fulfilment of the commitment in the programme for Government. When the Members opposite, who have mysteriously vanished again, criticise expenditure they should reflect on the expenditure by this Government, the Minister of State, Deputy Kelly, and the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar. We must prioritise how...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank Ms McLoughlin, Mr. McKiernan, Ms McDonnell and Mr. Corcoran for being here, and especially the Minister. I thank committee members and those in the Gallery. I particularly thank our friends from Donegal who travelled to Dublin to be here.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank Ms McDonnell. I ask members to be very brief because we have been here since 9.30 a.m.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: To visit a school?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: That is ridiculous.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank Mr. McKiernan and call Deputy Troy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: Before calling Deputy Troy I would like to welcome Mr. Gerry McKiernan, Mr. Mike Corcoran and Fiona McDonnell from the Child and Family Agency, and Ms Mary McLoughlin from the Department. Does Mr. McKiernan want to make some comments?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: Please proceed. My apologies.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry, Deputy Troy. That was my mistake. I will call Mr. McKiernan and then you to contribute.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank members for their attendance. I acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of Mr. Orán Sweeney, Ms Ciara Cashen and Ms Lorraine Cronin from the Donegal County Childcare Committee and thank them for the work they are doing. I also note the presence of Mr. Pat Montague of Start Strong and thank him as well. The next session will deal with the issues arising on foot of the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister and Ms McLoughlin for being here for this section of our three-part meeting dealing with child-care issues. The next session will be a review post the broadcasting of "A Breach of Trust". We will suspend until 12 o'clock.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: Is there buy-in within the establishment to change that given that we are all agreed that early years services represent the way to go? We all agree that the early years are the most critical in the development of the child.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: It would be acceptable to give the name of the store if it helped to facilitate other women.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: Will Senator Henry please ensure that her mobile telephone is switched off?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: It could be the iPad.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)
Jerry Buttimer: In terms of the discussion, would the Minister agree the discussion is not just about her Department, it is a cross-sectoral issue, cross-departmental be it Social Protection, Finance, Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation, or Education and Skills?