Results 21-40 of 56 for buttimer speaker:David Norris

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)

David Norris: Senator Buttimer did not announce it until today.

Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Mar 2018)

David Norris: ...an abortion. Nobody regards it as a positive thing, but it is something which in particular circumstances is by far the best outcome for the citizen. I congratulate the Government and Senators Buttimer and Noone on their chairing of various committees that have dealt with this issue in one way or another. I am sure the House will vote to allow a referendum. I believe the people will...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

David Norris: ...xe1;il background, he has shown complete political indifference and has treated everybody extremely fairly. There have been many fine Leaders of the House, including the current holder of that office, Senator Buttimer, who has done a very distinguished job. There have been other Leaders, such as Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, who I was very sorry to see have to leave ministerial office this...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

David Norris: I pay particular thanks to the Cathaoirleach and the Leader, Senator Buttimer.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2017)

David Norris: ...Member. I gather he was told this but, for his information, I play a full and active role in this House. I had a Commencement matter today and went from that matter, which I shared with Senator Buttimer, to a briefing about the Canadian trade association.I was fulfilling my parliamentary-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)

David Norris: I thank Senator Buttimer.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2017)

David Norris: As I had a hospital appointment yesterday morning, I missed the Order of Business and therefore did not have an opportunity to congratulate our colleague, Senator Buttimer, on his engagement. I would like to take this opportunity to wish him and his spouse every happiness in the future.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

David Norris: ...leave to introduce No. 9, the National Housing Co-operative Bill 2017, with the intention of taking it during Private Members' time next Wednesday. I express my gratitude to the Leader, Senator Buttimer, for giving me the opportunity to have that time.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

David Norris: ...with the Minister to tweak the legislation, but I am very pleased that he has taken up the issue. We had a meeting this morning with the Russian ambassador organised by the Leader, Senator Jerry Buttimer, about the horrendous treatment of gay men in Chechnya. The ambassador pointed to the pension anomaly as a blot on the Irish reputation.The ambassador pointed to the pension anomaly as a...

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Jun 2016)

David Norris: Is Senator Ó Clochartaigh on the rooftop or in the corner? Senator Buttimer has accused him of being both. I do not think he can be in both places.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

David Norris: Are there any other proposals for nomination? There being none, I understand that Senator Jerry Buttimer would like to make a contribution.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

David Norris: I thank Senator Buttimer. I give him my heartiest congratulations on being made Leader of the House. I was not sure that was official but I heartily congratulate him on it. I remember him as a Senator in this House, when he was nearly as rambunctious as I was. I also remember his wonderful chairing of the health committee hearings into the matter of abortion in this Chamber, and how...

Seanad: Marriage Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2015)

David Norris: .... I cannot understand how a Government of this character could stand over such a situation. A very distinguished former Member of this House, now a Member of the other House and Chairman of an important Oireachtas committee, Deputy Buttimer, has said that this displays complete intransigence. He went on to say that in 1984 it was not even a remote possibility that a gay or lesbian...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

David Norris: ...on the wireless said yesterday there were 79 differences between marriage and other partnerships. There are 179, with some less significant than others. I pay tribute to the role of Deputy Jerry Buttimer. When I was involved in this issue a long time ago, it was very much on the margins. Now it is in the centre and it is terribly important that it is now a mainstream issue, which is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Position of LGBTI People in Uganda: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

David Norris: Deputy Buttimer and I got one.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2012)

David Norris: ...illud horribile inter christianos non nominandum - that sin so horrible it must not be mentioned among Christians. A veil of silence descended. I compliment Fine Gael on the courage of Deputy Buttimer in coming out. At least I am not the only gay in the village any more. There is quite a little flock gathering. This is a terribly serious issue, because it also affects the Protestant...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

David Norris: I join Senators O'Toole, Coghlan, Cummins and Buttimer in suggesting that now is the time for us to commemorate the Irish people who died in the First World War. It is a pity that so far no one from the other side has said anything on this issue. Perhaps before the Order of Business is concluded we will have some support. Emblems such as the poppy are sometimes contentious. For that...

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

David Norris: I had the Operation Transformation. We won it, did we not, Senator Buttimer?

Seanad: Common Agricultural Policy: Statements (12 May 2010)

David Norris: ...I do so now and welcome him to the House. I am particularly glad he is present because, approximately one week ago, a very interesting meeting on safe food was organised by our colleague, Senator Buttimer, with John Dardis, the head political person in Safe Food Ireland, which is a North-South body. We discussed some of the issues around traceability and the impact of good farm products...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Senator Buttimer will not concede.