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Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Paddy Burke: ...and wish him, Conchobar and their families the very best of luck during his term as Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann. This is an historic day, on a number of fronts. For one, Senator Buttimer is the first openly gay man to have been elected Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann in its 100 years and we are, almost to the day, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Seanad Éireann....

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Paddy Burke: ...to do with marine areas, inland areas, lakes and so forth. The different municipal districts could add to the development of the county plan in a way that is better for local communities. As Senator Buttimer said, this is all about restoring confidence in An Bord Pleanála. I am opposed to virtual meetings because they may be open to manipulation. Online participants might have...

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

Paddy Burke: I wish to be associated with expressions of sympathy both to the wife of former Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, Brian Mullooly, and Senator Buttimer on the recent death of his dad. I join with Senators McDowell and Martin in calling for a debate on construction and how the green economy and the grants announced by the Minister, Deputy Ryan, last week will fall in together and what should get...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Paddy Burke: ...assistants should be moved to a different level of pay within the structure of the Department because we all know that the work done by them is without question. I support the call made by Senator Buttimer yesterday for a debate on amateur boxing. The Senator mentioned Councillor Andrew Duncan from County Westmeath who has a genuine interest in promoting amateur boxing throughout the...

Seanad: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Jul 2021)

Paddy Burke: I am sharing time with Senator Buttimer.

Seanad: Credit Union Restructuring Board (Dissolution) Bill 2019: Second Stage (24 Nov 2020)

Paddy Burke: ...to this country. I welcome and wish the Minister of State well with the legislation. Today is a day for us to give due recognition to the people who volunteer to work in credit unions. Senator Buttimer was a member of a board. Credit unions have done an enormous amount of work and are owed a great debt of gratitude by the people of this country.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)

Paddy Burke: I thank Senator Buttimer for allowing me in his place to ask a number of questions. I also welcome all of the guests to the meeting. Mr. Gilmore said that the airport was closed from March until July. What kind of an effort did it take to get back up and running again? Was it an enormous effort? How did the airport go about this because it seems it went from a standing still position?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Recycling Policy (6 Nov 2020)

Paddy Burke: .... I welcome Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, to the House and wish him well in his portfolio. I have not had an opportunity to do this previously. I will be sharing some time with Senator Buttimer. The recycling of plastics is a very significant matter. We may not be able to do justice to it in the short time available to us today. There are many facets to the recycling of various...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jan 2018)

Paddy Burke: I congratulate the Leader of the House, Senator Buttimer, and Conchobhar and wish them well in their marriage. I wish also to be associated with the expressions of sympathy on the death of former Senator Maurice Hayes with whom I served in the House for ten years. He made some very valuable contributions in the House. I know the Leader will organise expressions of sympathy in the House at...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Paddy Burke: ...long, but we are still left with only four or five staff. They have given tremendous service to the country for many years and I take the opportunity to congratulate them. I wish Senator Jerry Buttimer well as Leader of the House and leader of the Fine Gael group. I congratulate him on his elevation to his post, as I do Senator Catherine Ardagh as the leader of the main Opposition party....

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Paddy Burke: We are on recommendation No. 2, Senator Buttimer.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Paddy Burke: Senator Buttimer without interruption.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2011)

Paddy Burke: Senator Buttimer should please allow the Minister to speak without interruption. We are on a very tight time schedule.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2011)

Paddy Burke: Please, Senator Buttimer.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2010)

Paddy Burke: Senator Buttimer, without interruption.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2010)

Paddy Burke: Senator Buttimer to continue, without interruption.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (1 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: I have notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs to make a statement on his plans for CDP projects and his Department's position on the "alternative model of engagement". I also have notice from Senator John Paul Phelan of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: Senator Jerry Buttimer proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on non-granting of foreshore licence for the Poolbeg incineration proposal be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Paddy Burke: Senator Buttimer should not speak about people who are not in the Chamber.

Seanad: Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Paddy Burke: ...note of the comments by Senator McCarthy on ringfencing some of the possible savings. The cost of electricity here is enormous; one need only look at one's home electricity bill. Like Senator Buttimer, I have a smart meter, an excellent tool that shows how to make great savings by using the night rate for the dishwasher, washing machine and deep freeze. That said, electricity is very...