Results 1-20 of 31 for buttimer speaker:Victor Boyhan

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I thank Senator Norris. I welcome all of our guests and acknowledge the Ministers who are present. I acknowledge the presence of Senator Buttimer's husband, family and friends. I want to acknowledge the great Fine Gael support that is here and acknowledge all of the Senators. I thank the father of the House who is in the Chair. It was a great honour for me when I was first nominated, in...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Victor Boyhan: ...Oireachtas parliamentary family that is here in such numbers. I do not think I have ever seen as many people in the room. It has the sense of a carnival or a festival here today.Well done to Senator Buttimer. We have heard some really inspirational words from him today. What has always struck me about him is his ability to interweave life's experience and emotions, which makes it very...

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State. At the outset, I echo what Senator Buttimer said. I thank the Minister of State for her ongoing engagement and support in this House at all times, be it for Commencement matters or legislation. She is always willing and ready to come to the House and meaningfully engage with Members. That is acknowledged and appreciated across the House. I wish her well...

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

Victor Boyhan: I agree with every word that Senator Buttimer said. I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, namely, that No. 128(5) be taken before No. 1. No. 128(5) states: That Seanad Éireann calls on the Minister for Health to name the new National Children’s Hospital after Dr. Kathleen Lynn, noting her contribution as Chief Medical Officer in the Irish Citizen Army, and her role...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Victor Boyhan: ...not to take away from the legitimacy of those concerns because I share them with Senators. That issue is important for the democratic process in this House, particularly as we do not, as Senator Buttimer said, have parliamentary questions. I suggest that through the Leader we would convene a meeting next week of the leaders and whips of all the groups in this House and perhaps other...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Nov 2022)

Victor Boyhan: ...funding and how that is done. I have asked before, as have other Members, and I ask the Leader again to raise this matter and for us to have a specific debate on it. I am thinking of Senator Buttimer who has asked about this many times. I ask for a debate about local government funding and how we will fund and sustain local councils.

Seanad: Neurology Nurses: Motion (22 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: ...that and I thanked her earlier in the debate. I also acknowledge the considerable work Senator Conway has done on it. The motion has cross-party support. This is about being united. Senator Buttimer summed it up very nicely when he talked about unity across the House on this important issue and I agree with that. All the discussions I have had leading up to this motion have been about...

Seanad: Cost of Living: Motion (15 Jun 2022)

Victor Boyhan: ...strategic. I fully agree with her on that. However, I attend the Order of Business every day and I listen to Government Members talk about hospitals and health issues. Indeed, I commend Senator Buttimer on suggesting, during the Order of Business debate this week, that we have a meeting prior to the budget to discuss things. I thought to myself that we do not have to wait too long as...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I want to thank my colleague, Senator Buttimer, for seconding this amendment. It is very helpful and it allows us to get our debate under way quickly. I want to acknowledge and thank him for that. I want to also welcome the Minister. I do not want to rehash too much here today. To be fair, we have had a good debate. I want to acknowledge the Minister’s staff who are here as well....

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: ...newspapers that are covering this particular issue. There is huge concern. Coastal communities around the country are stakeholders and they are concerned. I echo what Senators Dooley and Buttimer said in regard to Michael Kingston.He is a very brave man who put his money where his mouth is. He has expertise, took a case and was successful, and we must learn from that. The Minister...

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

Victor Boyhan: ...Welfare Acts, amend the Credit Guarantee Act 2012 and provide for related matters. That is what we are here to deal with today. I am conscious of time. I will take up the point raised by Senator Buttimer - I thank him for making it - on sitting county councillors and their contributions. This relates to section 3. I am not asking the Minister for a response today, but she might take...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2021)

Victor Boyhan: I commend Senator Buttimer and support everything he has called for. I also acknowledge An Post. I do not know if anyone saw them as they were coming in this morning, but some of its letterboxes have been decorated in the rainbow. It is imaginative and it is great when big organisations embrace Gay Pride, diversity and respect for everyone. That has to come from the centre of corporations...

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (Resumed) (19 Feb 2021)

Victor Boyhan: ...have indicated to speak are on a list that has been agreed by the Whips and the leaders. There can be no deviation from the list. I will take the speakers in the order they come. I call Senator Buttimer.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2020)

Victor Boyhan: ...Opposition benches and people constantly trail in and out of here regarding different legislation. I acknowledge and understand the role and function of Government. I noted that, earlier, Senator Buttimer made the point that, although he would make his case robustly, he is committed to the Government and has never voted against it. I respect and fully understand that. It is interesting...

Seanad: Budget 2021: Statements (14 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: We have one minute each for Senators Buttimer, Cummins and Burke. I am conscious that we have agreed to allow the Minister to reply at 4.07 p.m. I have no wish to short-change him.

Seanad: HSE Winter Plan: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

Victor Boyhan: ...of State to speak for eight minutes. Senators Cassells and Byrne have agreed to share time in the Fianna Fáil slot and they are next. After that it is Senators McGahon, Currie, Dolan, Keogan and Buttimer unless others indicate a wish to contribute. Senators Cassells and Byrne will speak first and then Senator Keogan because there is a ratio of 3:1 but in terms of the Government...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (18 Sep 2020)

Victor Boyhan: ...It is important that we have a competition. We are fortunate on this occasion. These are difficult circumstances, especially in how this position is being filled. I want to acknowledge Senator Buttimer for his work as Leader in the past and as Leas-Chathaoirleach. He did an exceptional job. He brought extraordinary energy to the job and was greatly committed. Times move on, however,...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Victor Boyhan: ...something is good and has been successful, it is important that we acknowledge that as politicians, so I acknowledge that and I look forward to working with the Leader, Senator Doherty. I thank Senator Buttimer for his leadership in the outgoing Seanad and I thank Senator O'Donovan, the former Cathaoirleach. I particularly want to thank the Captain of the Guard, the Superintendent, the...

Seanad: Report of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Victor Boyhan: ..., but I like to keep it simple. We all like to provide and put a loaf on the table. We realise business is essential in that regard. I acknowledge, in particular, Senators Coghlan, Ó Céidigh, Ardagh, Buttimer, Byrne, Conway, Mark Daly, Devine, Freeman and Kelleher who make up the committee. The report is a really important piece of work. I will focus in on it but will not...