Results 21-39 of 39 for 5 million speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Social Housing Policy: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: ...As Deputy Jonathan O'Brien knows - we worked together quite closely when on the city council - there is a need for a joined-up approach between the local authority and central government. Up to €5 million has been allocated to the councils in Cork to support the return of vacant social housing units for use. However, only a fraction of that money has been drawn down. It beggars...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cearta Geilleagracha, Comhdhaonnacha agus Cultúir) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha]: - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 May 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: ...budget, more commonly known as social protection but in the round, our policy effectively delivers on both of these rights. This year the Department of Social Protection will administer over 65 separate schemes and services, spending almost €20 billion on social protection measures; €2.4 billion to support families with children in 2015. This includes €1.97 billion...

Public Health (Standard Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: ...put smoking and the problems it causes in context. Today is a momentous day for our public health system and those in charge of it. The smoking rates in Ireland, as of December 2013, were that 21.5% more men smoked than women; the age group with the highest percentage of smokers was young adults aged between 18 and 34 at 30.7%; and smoking was lowest among those aged 65 and over, at...

State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: .... The issue of pensions has been raised by many people working at Cork Airport who are concerned about the pensions scheme. In March it was reported that the scheme had a deficit of €769 million and everyone acknowledges that this is not a sustainable position. It is a source of grave concern for those who worked for years thinking they had a secure pension to which to look...

Private Members' Business - Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (16 Jul 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: ...a leader within the community, is looked up to and is an inspiration to young and old. Despite that we are in difficult economic times, the Minister, Deputy Shatter, is committed to the provision of resources to enable gardaí to carry out their duties. He secured an additional €400 million for the Garda plans for 2012, 2013 and 2104. He has also maintained Garda numbers...

Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Oct 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Garda conducted a strategic intelligence-led investigation into an international drug trafficking gang. It led to the arrest of five people and the discovery of cocaine with a street value of €5 million. The Garda believed that the consignment of drugs arrived into Cork Port from Rotterdam. The Garda, Revenue, customs, Europol, Interpol and the Dutch law enforcement agencies...

Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Second Stage (11 Jan 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: ...is clear that the Government and all sides of the House encourage flexibility of employment while protecting the rights of workers. The amount spent by the HSE on agency workers has increased by 75% from €108 million in 2009 to an expected €190 million last year. This increase directly related to the recruitment embargo, as front line staff who are on maternity leave, sick leave or...

Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: ...commitments in respect of health policy have been delivered on in the budget. A universal single tier health service is the long-term objective of the Minister for Health and providing €35 million for mental health services and €15 million to provide free GP care for people participating in the long-term illness scheme are the Minister's initial steps towards achieving this objective....

Seanad: Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 Jan 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: ...for her at Cabinet tells its own story given that the legislation is not yet enacted. Research by the USI indicates that a unified system of payments would bring savings of approximately €5 million per annum. Grants are the sole source of income for almost 70,000 students. There is a shortage of part-time employment. I am labouring the issue of grants because it is important....

Seanad: Podiatry Services (7 Oct 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: ...has been conducted across the country, particularly in County Cork, on the absence of leadership by the Government and the HSE in the management and treatment of diabetes. Approximately €23.3 million was spent between 2005 and 2009 treating what the Fine Gael spokesman on health, Deputy Reilly, would consider to be preventable diabetic foot disease complications. This expenditure...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Let us place this matter in perspective. The greyhound industry is worth €560 million and provides employment to 11,000 people on a full and part-time basis. In addition, the export market relating to the industry is worth €39 million. Next week the annual festival will take place at Cheltenham, the Mecca of the horse racing industry, at which Ireland will showcase the talent of its...

Seanad: Organic Food Industry: Statements (20 May 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: How will we get to 5%? The Irish organic market is worth only 0.65% of the European market. The Minister of State said the Irish organic retail market was estimated to be worth €104 million in 2008. That is only a fraction of the European market share which I believe is worth €16 billion annually. Where is the blueprint to get to that point? The Minister of State did not mention it....

Seanad: Hospital Services (8 Apr 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: ...on-site, someone should inform the National Cancer Institute in Washington to cancel the current largest ever worldwide breast pathology trial, the TAILORx trial. It is not too late to save €5 million of taxpayers' money that will destroy an excellent service. We can stay on the present site. The last time I raised this issue, I did not get the promised reply from the Department. This...

Seanad: Hospital Services (8 Apr 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: ...or pathology services. I cannot understand the logic of this transfer when BreastCheck was built on the same campus as the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital. I am appalled about the €5 million. However, forget about the money. This is about women and giving confidence to patients, and we are not doing that. This is not the Minister of State's responsibility and I...

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (11 Nov 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: ...of the country must be considered in a balanced way. The bus strategy for rural Ireland, involving Bus Éireann, does not inspire confidence. The company has been allocated approximately €23 million to buy 75 replacement buses. That these buses are not new means many communities will not benefit from the investment. Regional airports are having their investments delayed due to the...

Seanad: Accident and Emergency Services (23 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: ...with the issue I am raising if he is not moved in next week's reshuffle. The Mercy Hospital is one of the most important hospitals in Cork. The Government and the HSE provided funding of €5 million for an accident and emergency department at the hospital which remains idle. Last week, the chief executive and the board of the hospital were forced to go public about the fact that they...

Seanad: Patient Safety: Statements (22 Apr 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: ...honest and sincere. The Minister should not allow herself to be painted as the bad girl of politics, so to speak. Consider what is happening with the Mercy University Hospital, Cork. A sum of €5 million has been spent on a new accident and emergency department, yet it will only open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. There has been a systematic failure by the HSE to address the ongoing concerns of...

Seanad: Education and Training: Motion (24 Oct 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: ...regard. Access to education of all types for all is important. It is against that background that my party has put forward our amendment, which recognises "that of the current workforce of 1.43 million, 440,000 have at most lower secondary education, including 165,000 aged 35 or less". I will begin by looking at the provision of third level education for adult and part-time students....

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., I also support Senator Kelly's call on the Leader to invite the Minister for Finance or the Minster for Arts, Sport and Tourism to the House for an urgent debate on this issue. A fund of €5 million has been provided for GPA members, which has not been allocated to them.