Results 1-20 of 56 for buttimer speaker:David Norris

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

David Norris: ...here today to announce that after 36 years, I will be resigning from Seanad Éireann. Following the Order of Business, I will formally submit my letter of resignation to An Cathaoirleach, Senator Buttimer. Before I do so, I will take this opportunity to thank a number of people who have helped me along the way. I will first mention my great friend, the incomparable Miriam Gordon...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

David Norris: I thank the Leader for those eloquent and fitting words in tribute to Senator Buttimer. Are there any other speakers?

Seanad: National Screening Advisory Committee Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Sep 2020)

David Norris: ...in the referendum on the eighth amendment and I was in favour of repeal. Abortion is a very difficult issue to address and the then Minister did so very honestly and openly, as did the then Leader of the House, Senator Buttimer. He was absolutely excellent in chairing the committee. We were able to open ten abortion clinics in one year. Why can we not do the same to save lives? This...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

David Norris: Senator Buttimer said he would never use it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

David Norris: How predictable that Senator Buttimer would say that.

Seanad: Genetic Testing: Motion (10 Jul 2019)

David Norris: ...is 100% right. The referendum on the repeal of the eighth amendment was passed. I was in favour of repeal. Abortion is a very difficult issue to address and the Minister did so very honestly and very openly, as did the Leader of the House, Senator Buttimer. He was absolutely excellent in chairing that committee. We were able to open ten abortion clinics in one year. Why can we not...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

David Norris: As Leader, Senator Buttimer should know that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

David Norris: First of all, that is not a point of order, as I am sure the Leas-Chathaoirleach will tell Senator Buttimer, and second, I did say, any subsidiary group of the Seanad.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

David Norris: Senator Buttimer should study the record and he will find out that. He should keep his reservations and points of order that are not points of order for his reply.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2019)

David Norris: ...this meeting took place, to be flown on Saturday over Leinster House. It is a great day for diversity in Ireland and I congratulate all involved, especially the Leader of the House, Senator Jerry Buttimer.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2019)

David Norris: I beg the Leader's pardon? I am in a slight confusion. Is the Chair chairing the debate or is Senator Buttimer?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2019)

David Norris: I see. I shall obey the Chair's instructions in that case and ignore the interruptions from Senator Buttimer. I am happy to yield to my colleague, Senator McDowell, who I am sure is going to enlighten us further.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

David Norris: I want to laugh hysterical laughter, like Senator Buttimer, but we do not blame him; we know he is only the messenger boy. We blame Deputy Ross, one of the worst Ministers this country has ever seen. I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that No. 3 should be taken without the guillotine at 5 p.m..

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

David Norris: Senator Buttimer is one to talk. Aithníonn ciaróg ciaróg eile.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2019)

David Norris: .... That is the only circumstance in which I have seen this kind of thing happen before. I continued:"Yes, after item No. 2." Subsequently, and this is crucial, a page or two later on, Senator Buttimer, the Leader, says "Can I ask a question before it goes to a vote? When does Senator Norris propose to have the motion put tonight?" and I very clearly said "Immediately after the Order of...

Seanad: Housing Provision: Statements (30 Jan 2019)

David Norris: .... They take a long time and we must build them up. I place the blame on various Governments for not engaging in a public housing programme. I disagree completely with my good friend, Senator Buttimer, on the balance between private and public housing. He said one fifth of the houses being built were private. I do not care. It does not bother me in the slightest. What we need is a...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

David Norris: There was nobody here. Senator Buttimer will see how relevant it is now in a minute.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

David Norris: I am. It is the only thing that will shut Senator Buttimer up.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)

David Norris: I am only talking about rescheduling and Senator Buttimer has admitted his mistake, so he should move on.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)

David Norris: Senator Buttimer thought it ended at 5 o'clock-----