Results 1-6 of 6 for buttimer speaker:Heather Humphreys

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...people. People coming into politics at a young age find they have no PRSI contributions when they reach middle age and leave politics. I think that is wrong so we should address it. Senators Buttimer, Ahearn, Ardagh and Maria Byrne raised the possible closing time of 5 p.m. for the hospitality industry. I have not seen the advice from NPHET. It is not good practice for such letters...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2020: Second Stage (14 Dec 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I thank all of those Senators who have contributed, including Senators Lombard, Craughwell, Ardagh, Wall, Warfield, Burke, Boylan, Dolan, Buttimer, Kyne, Currie, Cummins, Murphy and Ahearn. The social protection system is designed, as we know, to help people and ensure there is a safety net and baseline of income support, and that nobody falls under. Like all Members of the House, I meet...

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018: Second Stage (23 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ...those consumers. With regard to public awareness, the CCPC website has excellent information. If consumers want to find out about gift vouchers, there is a lot of information there. Senator Buttimer raised the issue of high street retailers and the difficulties they face throughout the country. It is something we are all very conscious of.They can avail of online vouchers at their...

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

Heather Humphreys: I wish to share my time with Deputy Jerry Buttimer. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011 and commend the Minister for bringing it forward. It follows on from the EU directive on temporary agency work and will allow for the passage of the directive into Irish law. The Bill will allow for the equal treatment of agency workers with...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2020: Second Stage (14 Dec 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...raised an issue related to people aged between 18 and 22 who are in full-time education. "Yes, from 1 January", is the answer to his question. He mentioned carers and I have covered that. I have covered the pensions commission as well. Senator Dolan and Senator Buttimer mentioned carers as well. This time last year we were in full employment and we were in a different world. Having...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ..., indeed, I named it "Catherine's law" after her. I was glad to be able to make those changes. The Senator also said that the adaptation grant follows the user. This is an issue we should look at and I am happy to do so. Senators Buttimer and Maria Byrne brought up the issue of travel agents, the hotel sector and bus operators, EWSS and CRSS. That is a matter for my colleague, the...