Results 1-9 of 9 for buttimer speaker:Alice-Mary Higgins

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I did not want to interrupt the very lovely speeches for another excellent candidate, Senator Buttimer, but a minor point of procedure to flag is that I had indicated first. I do not know if it is possible to reflect that in the order in which the motions were taken but it would be good if it was because it is good we get to have all the opportunities to vote that we can. I thank the Acting...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: ...play and now, if he is elected Leas-Chathaoirleach, as I believe he is likely to be, he will be able to support the exciting new projects that have been laid out by our new Cathaoirleach, Senator Buttimer, and the very important thematic considerations and priorities he has set out. I know Mark will be able in supporting those and will also be diligent in following through each of the...

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (7 Jul 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I thank Senator Buttimer for picking up on an important aspect of the language in my amendment, namely, accessibility.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2022)

Alice-Mary Higgins: ...this legislation that it has learned from the experience and it will not repeat its mistakes. Another example of how we have not learned from it is apparent in the case law that I referenced. Senator Buttimer asked me about that. Specifically, in paragraphs 57 to 58 of the Commission v.Ireland, C-215/06, the original Derrybrien case, the Court stated that: "While Community law cannot...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Alice-Mary Higgins: ...great forbearance by not jumping in with his opinions in debates during his time as Cathaoirleach. We can look forward to hearing his voice in that way again. I thank the outgoing Leader, Senator Buttimer, for the constructive and collaborative approach he took to his role. I welcome the new Leader, Senator Doherty, who I am confident will continue in that same spirit of collaborative...

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Motion (21 Jan 2020)

Alice-Mary Higgins: ...Bills Office staff for their patience with what were, at times, the hundreds of amendments we tabled as we sought to tweak and improve every Bill in any way we could. I thank the Leader, Senator Jerry Buttimer, who is not here today. I thank Orla Murray, who has been very good and fair in all of her engagements with all of us. I thank my staff, Janet Horner, Ciara Gaynor, Aengus Ó...

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Second Stage (24 Jan 2018)

Alice-Mary Higgins: Senator Buttimer might want to look back on my speech. He will find what I discussed.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2017)

Alice-Mary Higgins: I extend my warmest congratulations to Senator Buttimer who is a lovely person and wish him every happiness on this great occasion. Today, the Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. Justin Trudeau, met the Taoiseach. While much attention has been paid to what the two men were wearing on their feet, what is more important are the steps they are taking to face the challenges facing our shared world....

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Alice-Mary Higgins: ...I offer warm congratulations to the Cathaoirleach on his election. I will say a few words on behalf of the Civil Engagement Group. I also congratulate the new Leader of the House, Senator Jerry Buttimer. We very much look forward to being part of the new dynamic. Both the Cathaoirleach and the Leader have expressed their interest in and commitment to new ways of doing politics and new...