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Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Business of Joint Committee (11 Apr 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: ...him, her or it identifiable. They should not engage in speech that might be regarded as damaging to the good name of the person or entity. The Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, Senator Jerry Buttimer, the Leader of Seanad Éireann, Senator Lisa Chambers and the Seanad Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight have agreed that our next meeting may be held in the Seanad...

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2015)

Éamon Ó Cuív: On the Buttimer amendment.

Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Does Deputy Buttimer agree it was wrong to sell it?

Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The difference between me and Deputy Buttimer is that if Deputy Buttimer believes we were wrong, why are those in his Government selling State assets, including Bord Gáis Éireann?

Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Government announced it in the Dáil. Deputy Buttimer might not remember it.

Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 May 2012)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Does Deputy Buttimer agree with that? Naturally, he agrees with it. I was not in Government and was instead a Senator at the time of the sale of Cómhlucht Siúicre Éireann but I do not believe it was a good idea in hindsight. We believed we had put in place the protection of the golden share, but it was not very golden when it came to the point. Having learned my lesson, I am not keen...

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

Éamon Ó Cuív: Deputy Buttimer got what he wished for, but maybe he does not wish for what he got. The problem with the budget is that it does not provide a stimulus. The Government took the easy option of cutting capital expenditure, but some capital expenditure can be self-financing. It increased VAT, an easy option, but not one that will stimulate consumer confidence. The irony is that VAT and the...

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

Éamon Ó Cuív: I gave and Deputy Buttimer knows that.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: On the last point, I fully agree with Senator Buttimer. I suggested to my Department and to FÁS that a compendium of the assistance available to employ people with disabilities should be compiled. I have asked for the production of a single document to include-----

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Senator Buttimer raised a number of issues. I apologise for leaving the Second Stage debate but I had to speak in the Dail. I have two Bills going through the Houses simultaneously. I would not have left otherwise because I believe in listening to what people have to say. I should explain how I approached all of this. As I stated earlier, the Department represents approximately 40% of the...

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (11 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghlacadh leis na Seanadóirí Buttimer, Ó Murchú, Quinn, Mullen, Ó Domhnaill, Hannigan agus Glynn, a labhair sa díospóireacht seo. Is spreagadh é dom go bhfuil an oiread sin spéise ag Seanadóirí san ábhar seo. Gabhaim comhghairdeas leis na Seanadóirí ar fad a úsáid an Ghaeilge i rith na díospóireachta. Is dóigh liom go bhfuil sé sin thar a...