Results 1-20 of 57 for buttimer speaker:Denis O'Donovan

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (15 Jun 2022)

Denis O'Donovan: I am glad to share time with my good colleague, Senator Buttimer. I will outline the facts from letters I received. Cork University Hospital, CUH, is the south-west region's centre for neurology but is short of neurology nurse specialists. Patients are unnecessarily waiting longer for diagnosis and treatment. Based on the catchment area, national and international guidelines recommend...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (15 Jun 2022)

Denis O'Donovan: ...we will win this match, but I stress that the situation is serious. In my view, what is happening is not tolerable. I hope the Minister of State will convey to the senior Minister that Senator Buttimer, I and others cannot stand for this. It is deplorable.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: ...to respond, I want to offer my sincere thanks to the Leas-Chathaoirleach for his indulgence during the term of the Seanad, and wish him the very best in his retirement. I thank the Leader, Senator Buttimer, with whom I had a very good working relationship, and the leaders and whips of all the groups here. I thank the temporary chairpersons for their assistance during the 25th Seanad,...

Seanad: An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála eile ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail), 2020: An Dara Céim - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage (20 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: There are four remaining speakers. They are, in order, Senators Conway, Marshall, Buttimer and Lawlor.

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Motion (21 Jan 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: ...with and understanding of me. Over the past four years I think she has got to know certain aspects of me that I hope she will not reveal to anyone. In his absence, I pay compliment to Senator Buttimer, the Leader of the House. He has been a great Leader. He is out canvassing in Cork for re-election. As someone mentioned, in this Seanad the Government did not have absolute control. It...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank Senator Buttimer.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 Sep 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: ...for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make a statement on the inclusion of cattle underpasses in the targeted agriculture modernisation scheme. I have also received notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer of the following matter:The need for the Minister of State with special responsibility for mental health and older people to make a statement on mental health training for employees in the...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (24 Sep 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: ...the Department for Health with special responsibility for disability issues to make a statement on the phasing out of the rehabilitative training allowance. I have also received notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to make a statement on the implementation of the new community policing model in Cork. I have also...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: ...has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: “That in respect of No. 4, the time allocated for the contribution of all Senators and of the Minister shall not exceed 12 minutes.” Senator Buttimer has proposed an amendment to Senator McDowell’s amendment No. 1: “That the Minister be given ten minutes to reply to the debate.” Is the amendment to...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: ...the health projects planned by the HSE in County Monaghan and if they have been impacted on by the cost overruns at the national children's hospital. I have also received notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to make a statement on the postal plans for Cork in light of the decision to close...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the provision of a primary care centre in Douglas, Cork. I have also received notice from Senator Michelle Mulherin of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Housing,...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (25 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: ...a statement on the target of the Climate Action Plan 2019 to plant 8,000 ha of new forest each year and the supports in place to achieve this target. I have also received notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Rural and Community Development to make a statement on the provision of library services in Mahon, Cork. I have also received...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: ...Pobal’s practices of removing funding from early childcare providers in the event of a reduction in the attendance by children availing of the service. I have also received notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to make a statement on Garda resources in Carrigaline, County Cork. I have also received notice from...

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

Denis O'Donovan: The Leader, Senator Buttimer, has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 5 be deleted from the Order of Business today." Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Buttimer is the Leader. He will have ample time to respond. I call Senator Grace O'Sullivan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I accept the proposal by the Leader, Senator Buttimer. We will now stand for a minute's silence.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (27 Sep 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I have notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the steps he has taken relating to loot boxes, online video games and their relationship with gambling behaviour. I have also received notice from Senator Aodhán Ó...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Indeed, so far. I wish her well. It is a great honour. There is a great tradition in this House of former Senators being elected to the Presidency. I invite Senator Buttimer to outline the business of the day.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: ...difficulty. Senator Craughwell has moved amendment No. 1 to the Order of Business: "That the Order of Business include provision for a suspension of the sitting from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m." Senator Buttimer has moved an amendment to that amendment: "That "7 p.m." be deleted and "6.30 p.m." be substituted thereafter." That would mean there would be a sos of 30 minutes.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call Senator Norris, I welcome Des and Margaret Quinn and Nora Byrne to the Gallery. They are special guests of our Leader, Senator Jerry Buttimer. I hope they enjoy their visit.