Results 81-100 of 562 for speaker:Larry Butler

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2010)

Larry Butler: That is very much to be welcomed. The sum of €122 million is also being spent in 1,400 schools on renovation work this year which will create in the order of 4,400 jobs. That is very positive stuff.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2010)

Larry Butler: It is important we announce these matters and ensure this sort of production is carried out in the country. I agree with and support Senator Mooney when he says we have a serious situation on our hands regarding our aviation industry and how our exports are going. The Minister should come to the House to speak to Members about what we could do about that.

Seanad: Banking: Statements (31 Mar 2010)

Larry Butler: I am standing in for Senator Hanafin. I welcome the transfer of bonds, or non-performing debt in the banks, to NAMA. There is no doubt that what the banks have done has been shameful. They have been in denial for over three years. Lies were told to Oireachtas committees over the past three years. I welcome NAMA for a number of reasons. It forced the banks to tell us the truth, which we...

Seanad: Banking: Statements (31 Mar 2010)

Larry Butler: ): Senator O'Malley, without interruption.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Larry Butler: Many commentators said there were no stimulus measures included in the finance Bill. I will endeavour to highlight a number in the Bill which are to be welcomed. Two and a half years' ago the Government undertook a process of stabilisation of the banks and took measures to deal with the property bubble and meet the shortfall in the economy. Senator Walsh was correct when he picked up on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Larry Butler: I defend the Minister of State with responsibility for children, Deputy Barry Andrews, who has been an outstanding Minister of State since he was given this responsibility. As little as eight years ago children had hardly any rights. The Minister of State has done much to place children's rights before us. It is only fair to mention what he has done. I support Senator Quinn in what he says...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)

Larry Butler: It was done by members of the Senator's party.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)

Larry Butler: It is a Labour and Fine Gael county council.

Seanad: Job Creation: Statements (3 Mar 2010)

Larry Butler: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Billy Kelleher, to the House who carefully outlined the Government's positive proposals for job creation. It is important to bear in mind the Government itself cannot create jobs but it can create the economic climate that will encourage inward investment and new jobs. The Government produced the policy document, Building Ireland's Smart Economy,...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Larry Butler: I wish to raise the issue of the banks following yesterday's report by AIB. The very same bank told lies to an Oireachtas committee when it claimed it did not need our money and informed us it was able to handle its own affairs. Yesterday's report was honest in outlining a €2.5 billion loss. Its representatives could have told us that six months ago, but they preferred to bluff and tell...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Larry Butler: I did not interrupt anybody on the other side of the House. Members on the other side of the House should listen to what I have to say. The very same banks are going to penalise businesses and individuals by increasing their interest rates, including mortgage rates. We should not allow that to happen as major shareholders in the bank. We should also direct AIB to sell off its assets...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Larry Butler: Do not worry about that, Eugene.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Larry Butler: I very rarely do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Larry Butler: It is time to interrupt you, Eugene.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Larry Butler: Senator Regan knows all about that — jobs for the boys.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Larry Butler: What about Senator Regan's own position taking his party to court?

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Larry Butler: What about that, Eugene?

Seanad: Report of Joint Committee on the Constitutional Amendment on Children: Statements (24 Feb 2010)

Larry Butler: We are having an interesting and good debate on the proposed amendment. I speak from the perspective of being a father and what I would look for in terms of providing shelter, education and various supports for my children. The committee has got this bang on. The proposed amendment is a good document. As a parent I accept that safeguards have to be in place. There is no question that...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

Larry Butler: I want to raise the issue of the all-party report on mortgages by the Joint Committee on Social and Family Affairs which was published yesterday. It brings forward 21 proposals with regard to the banking sector to ensure people currently in trouble in repaying their mortgages would have some say in how they can keep their houses into the future. I put a great deal into this report through...

Seanad: Proposed Emergency Funding to Greece: Statements (16 Feb 2010)

Larry Butler: I agree with much of what Senator Donohoe said. If we start bailing out one country, we will find ourselves bailing out more. Greece has not faced up to its responsibilities and commitments within the European Union, which is a serious problem. When a country joins the European Union it must consider what its budget deficit will be, how it will manage it and so forth. I do not believe the...