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Seanad: Appointment of Members to Committee: Motion (7 Oct 2020)

Regina Doherty: ...: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 108 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the following members be appointed to the Joint Committee on Public Petitions: Senators Jerry Buttimer, Gerard Craughwell, Eugene Murphy, Fintan Warfield.”

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: 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 (10 Mar 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...and the shelling. He had no idea who the 47 bodies were who were buried in an unmarked grave yesterday. It is only a tiny flavour of the horrific situation and the evil being displayed and yet Senator Buttimer talked about the compassion that is being displayed by all countries, but none less than what is going on at Poland at the moment. I am in awe at the generosity of Polish people...

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: 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 (28 Apr 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...also send a letter to the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, to try to figure out where the missing quarter of the road has gone and what the intention is. We need a debate, as Senator Buttimer said, on the national development plan and the bits that were on it but are not on it and when they will be returned to it. I will do those two things for the Senator today. Senator Kyne...

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

Regina Doherty: ...asked for the threshold of parental leave to be increased from the current European standard of 12 years of age up to 15 years of age. I will bring that to the Minister's attention. Senator Buttimer asked for a transport debate on the wider national development plan with regard to the provision of roads etc. He also raised another issue. As Members are aware, there has been a break in...

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 (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 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...organise that as soon as I can. Senator Sherlock spoke about the former Debenhams workers outside the House today and the Bill that will be before the Dáil next week. Senators Maria Byrne and Buttimer both paid tribute to our nursing fraternity today, the International Nurses Day. Nurses' lifelong commitment not only to the patients they look after but also to their own educational...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jun 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...set of rules for another. I can say that standing here having learned my lesson as a former Minister when I was indeed taken to court and was myself rudely awakened, but correctly so. Senator Buttimer, along with the opening comments of Senator O’Loughlin, talked about the disability capacity review that was conducted by the HSE and the Department of Health a number of years...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...what is wrong and determine what supports are needed to ensure that we foster creativity, not just in Dublin, but around all of the country. I thank the Senator for raising this matter. Senators Buttimer, Wilson and Craughwell asked for an amendment to the Order of Business to discuss No. 113 before everything else. I would be happy to do so. Unfortunately, I cannot take it without...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...we do deliver not just for the children of Stoneybatter but the children of Coolock and all the other children around the country who need special education and extra resources. Senators Craughwell, Buttimer and Ó Donnghaile spoke about the announcement by the Department of Defence and the Minister for Defence of the sanctioning of our Defence Forces to help out with Dublin Airport,...

Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Availability (17 Jun 2014)

Regina Doherty: I tabled this matter for discussion arising from a meeting I had last Thursday, together with my colleague, Deputy Jerry Buttimer, with two beautiful ladies who are multiple sclerosis sufferers and who were accompanied by Mr. Tom Curran, partner of the late Marie Fleming. The meeting was to discuss their concerns that the drug they are currently taking to alleviate the symptoms of MS,...

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 (23 Nov 2021)

Regina Doherty: ...County Council, in the Senator's neck of the woods, continues to test, but Fingal County Council certainly does in ours. I can write to Irish Water if that would be of any assistance to him. Senator Buttimer asked for a debate on sport. I brought the issue of boxing, which Senator Carrigy raised last week, to the attention of Deputy Chambers. I am very sorry to hear that the situation...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Nov 2021)

Regina Doherty: ...Friday with regard to the variant, shows that we need to act now to have citizens worldwide inoculated. Otherwise, we will still be talking about the next level of variants this time next year. Senator Buttimer asked for a debate on foreign policy, particularly with regard to the EU and the treatment of migrants. I will arrange that debate as quickly as I can because I think some of...

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...