Results 1-20 of 66 for buttimer speaker:Regina Doherty

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: I have the great honour this morning of proposing our very good friend and colleague Senator Jerry Buttimer for the position of Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: My apologies, I should have said this, obviously, before Senator Wilson. Senator Buttimer's career speaks for itself and it is fostered by the intriguing and social interests in political affairs he had when he was young and that were encouraged by his mam and dad. He has always been nosey and interested in everything but that span has hugely credited the people of Cork South-Central. He...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: It gives me great pleasure to use the words, "A Chathaoirligh, Jerry Buttimer". We started yesterday with a sense of giddiness in this House. Quite a large number of Senators sit on the Joint Committee on Gender Equality.We launched our Unfinished Democracy report with great hope yesterday when there was an atmosphere filled with hope. I think it has been replaced today by love. I think...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...the Taoiseach and Tánaiste but also by all the Ministers across the line Departments who need to shake things up to make sure that we see an equal future for our women and girls very soon. Senators Buttimer and Maria Byrne both asked for debates on emergency departments, particularly those in Limerick and Cork, and the HIQA report after Christmas. I am sure the new Leader will...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...Order of Business during my time as Leader of Seanad Éireann. It is a great privilege to have followed in the footsteps of people such as Maurice Manning, Gemma Hussey and, of course, my good pal, Senator Buttimer. When I was appointed on 27 June 2020, the first sitting was to be held on 29 June at the convention centre. An awful lot of the commentary from colleagues was probably...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...look like a good idea, I am not sure it would have the authority that I think it would need, given the concerns that have been raised. It is a welcome suggestion to have a conversation about it. Senator Buttimer again spoke about consultation being an absolute must, not just with local authorities but with communities, when we are trying to resettle the large number of refugees coming...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...to check ourselves when we think that we probably have difficulties in our lives. We should compare our difficulties with those of some citizens across the European Union. Senators Conway and Buttimer welcomed the human tissue (transplantation, post-mortem, anatomical examination and public display) Bill agreed by the Cabinet this morning and being published today. I will try my best to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...ourselves as to how we have that conversation to make sure the hospitality and heart we know Irish people have is maintained in our welcome. The other main issue today was raised by Senator Buttimer. I have always been a huge fan of football. Over the last number of years, we have seen both the power and the demise of FIFA as an organisation. We have seen how men who were giants in our...

Seanad: Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (17 Nov 2022)

Regina Doherty: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak. I pay tribute to the conveners of the Bill, Senators Ardagh and Buttimer, and the entire team on the cancer committee who have worked hard to address a matter in Ireland that is not just an anomaly but is life-altering and life-halting. I find myself agreeing more and more when Senator Gavan speaks in this Chamber, which is a worrying situation to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...Senator McGahon called for a debate on cross-Border tourism, particularly since the all-party motion at Mourne Newry Council in recent weeks. We will try to arrange that debate. Senator Davitt, along with Senator Buttimer, has sought a debate on the insurance report that was published recently by the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming. That would be a worthwhile debate. We will organise...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...' responses, including our own. She has asked for a debate regarding the effectiveness of the EPA and whether it needs more teeth, to use her phrase. I will organise that as soon as I can. Senator Buttimer requested a debate on the future of An Garda Síochána. It is an eerie fact that we have more members of the Garda not only qualifying for retirement but taking it earlier...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Oct 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...report is due to be published, on the report distinctly and separately from a debate on the special schools building programme. We will try to do both between now and recess in December. Senator Buttimer asked for a debate on human rights, specifically LGBT rights, in light of the stories we have heard in recent days of members of the LGBT community fleeing Afghanistan and how horribly...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Oct 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...of years ago when the European Union was fighting for vaccines for its citizens. Obviously, those discussions and transparency will come into play once the investigation is finished. Senator Buttimer asked for a debate on nursing home closures, in particular in respect of the care of older people in the future. More people are getting older today than was the case in generations gone by....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Oct 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...the figures of the Central Statistics Office, CSO, in recent months, are growing.Senator Carrigy raised the need for more palliative care beds in his area. Also related to health services, Senator Buttimer asked for a debate on the winter plan and the looming event of the twin pandemic of Covid and flu which the HSE tells us we may face over the winter. Senator McGahon spoke about...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Oct 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...O'Reilly spoke about the hydrogen pilot in Galway, which is the way to go. Senator Boyhan renewed his call for a debate on devolvement of powers to local government, which I will raise. Senator Buttimer sought a debate on emergency departments, particularly around the people on trolleys in Cork. Senator Chambers and nearly everybody else today spoke about the amazing campaign that is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Sep 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...an enjoyment perspective week in, week out. Senator Keogan welcomed some elements of the budget. I am sure more debate will be had later this evening. She also welcomed the elections in Italy over the weekend. Senator Buttimer welcomed the cost-of-living budget and commended the Ministers. He wants to see the Minister, Deputy Michael McGrath and the Minister, Deputy Donohoe. We will...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...Senator with the response. Senator Malcolm Byrne asked for a debate on clean air strategy. I will arrange that as quickly as I can in the first couple of weeks after the budget. Various colleagues, including Senators Buttimer, Dolan, Hoey, Ó Donnghaile, Casey, Craughwell, Kyne and Chambers, raised the cost of living and next week's budget. I will send out the schedule tomorrow as...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...will all agree, has to be supported, whether that is at a national or local level. We need a debate on the report in September and a conversation around the VAT that is charged on newspapers. Senator Buttimer welcomed the Defence Forces announcements and how steady and solid a foundation it is for growth of that sector, with an increase in man and woman power in our Defence Forces. He...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...lots of examples where we do not play the policy and we are concentrating on playing the person, which is a real shame. We all have a responsibility to make sure that we heed the Senator's words. Senator Buttimer spoke about challenging respectfully. It is interesting that we are all on the same page about having respect, and not just for the people we represent or the debate we are...