Results 1-20 of 871 for long speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...on behalf of Italy's Government and its people. I ask Dr. Berna to communicate to the ambassador our best wishes to him on his new assignment. I know Dr. Berna is taking up the position of head of mission. For however long he will be in charge, he will be very welcome here in Leinster House. I thank him for being here. Go n-éirí leis. I call the Acting Leader to announce...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (22 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Catherine Ardagh - The need for the Taoiseach to make a statement on the establishment of a south city initiative to support the long-term economic and social regeneration of the area, similar to the north east inner city initiative launched in 2016. Senator Garret Ahearn - The need for the Minister of State with...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...I also welcome the sister of the Minister of State, Deputy Kieran O'Donnell, who is in the House too. I am glad our guests from Castlebar are here with the father of the House. He has been here a long time and is still serving.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Dooley is a long-standing Member of the House. The uachtarán of Cumann Lúthchleas Gael is not here to defend himself-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...colleague and friend, Michael D'Arcy Snr., former Member of this House, TD, Minister of State, and county and town councillor. Michael was a native of Annagh, Gorey, County Wexford and had a long and distinguished career in local and national politics serving the people of Wexford. He began his political career in 1958 when he served on Wexford County Council having been co-opted to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Kyne is a long-standing Member of the Oireachtas. He had his opportunity. Let Senator Boyhan speak without interruption please.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (23 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...of the unprecedented excessive rainfall in recent months and other climate change factors. Senator Fiona O'Loughlin - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on her Department's long-term plans to support effective policing in Rathangan, County Kildare. Senator Micheál Carrigy - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on progress on the...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Give Travellers the Floor: Discussion (18 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the Seanad, which is the Upper House of the Oireachtas. It is an important debate and one I hope will resonate beyond the Chamber today. Seanad Éireann is a House of our national Parliament that for a long time has allowed public representatives from diverse backgrounds to raise issues which impact upon their communities. We are fortunate to have among us Senator Flynn who, as...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...of the independent abortion review. Senator Micheál Carrigy - The need for the Minister for Health to provide funding for primary care centres in Ballymahon, Granard and Edgeworthstown, County Longford. Senator Robbie Gallagher - The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make a statement on supports to be made available to the farming community in light...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Seanad Éireann in 1982 on the Labour Panel. Later that year, he went on to win a seat in the November general election for the Carlow-Kilkenny constituency and served for a full term. He had a long and distinguished career in local politics, serving on Kilkenny County Council from 1974 until his retirement in 2009. Those of you who knew him, and Senator O'Reilly served with him,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: You are a long-time Parliamentarian. You are well able to use the parliamentary practice to suit any narrative you wish to propose.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...an update on building works at St. Francis Xavier Senior National School, Roselawn, Dublin 15. Senator Fiona O'Loughlin - The need for the Minister for Justice to outline her Department's long-term policy to ensure effective policing and security for the people of Rathangan, County Kildare. Senator Tim Lombard - The need for the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport...

Seanad: Visit of Greek Delegation (21 Mar 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...ambassador said to me, we have had three Greek presidents visit Ireland and President Higgins has reciprocated. I hope that Members of the Oireachtas community will visit Greece later this year. Long live Greece. Zíto i Elláda. That means "Long live Greece". Enjoy your celebration on Monday. I again thank the ambassador for her friendship and support of Ireland. I now...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: In fairness to the Senator, he has been raising the issue for a long time. I welcome the students from Our Lady of Mercy school in Waterford to the Seanad for the Order of Business. I am not sure whether they are in transition year, third year, fifth year or sixth year or doing work experience, but they are very welcome. I thank them for being here. I hope they get homework off tonight...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., lately of The Irish Times. He grew up in Blennerville, west Kerry. Newspapers, books and poetry were a constant feature of his life. That resulted in him pursuing journalism, in which he had a long, varied and accomplished career. He was a well-known voice across radio and television and a respected political journalist. He won a national journalism award in 1980 and joinedThe Irish...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Mullen is a long-standing Member of the House. He knows the rules of the House in terms of engagement. He was afforded, without interruption, his opportunity to speak on the Order of Business. I ask him to please let Senator Ahearn do likewise. I appreciate that.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell has been a Member of the House for a long time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Craughwell is interjecting far too often in the Order of Business. He should know better. He is a long-standing Member of the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: ...just had the Order of Business. They are here on a very special day because today we have a new father of the House, the oldest sitting Member, Senator Paddy Burke. The Senator has been 31 years in the House, since long before they were born.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have a long list of Members who wish to speak. I am taking them in the order that has been presented to me.