Results 21-40 of 66 for buttimer speaker:Regina Doherty

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Jul 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...but it was the right thing to do. It was a time for us to be generous. We have to wonder with the amount of money we used to support people why companies still took the opportunity to let go some of their most expensive and valuable staff. Deputy Buttimer spoke about ChildVision and the HSE's CHO 4 in Cork. ChildVision has been providing a wonderful service not only in Cork but in other...

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 (30 Jun 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Coveney, today and make the request sought by the Senator with regard to the ambassador of the United Arab Emirates. I will revert to him on that. Senators Hoey and Buttimer called for the staff of the Houses of the Oireachtas to be paid a fair wage. I know all Members of this House support that. The matter is currently before the Workplace Relations...

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,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jun 2022)

Regina Doherty: .... Hopefully, we will see all the Senators there. The Senator is also seeking a debate on night life and the pending licensing laws improvements. I will try to organise that as quickly as possible. Senators Buttimer and Boyhan asked for a rolling debate or a significant lengthy debate on a number of modules with regard to the provision of healthcare in this country. I cannot honestly...

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

Regina Doherty: ...today and get back to the Senator. The Minister was here this morning. I will reflect on the Senator's request and contact the Minister. Senator Carrigy also supported the call made by Senator Buttimer that we set aside a Seanad sitting to discuss disability matters. The Joint Committee on Disability Matters meets every Thursday morning but a Seanad sitting would shine a very large...

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 (2 Jun 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...aware of the matter raised until she brought it to our attention. It is certainly something we will have to discuss further when the Bill comes to both Houses. I thank the Senator for raising it. Senator Buttimer asked for a forum to hold the HSE to account. He has attempted to do so on Commencement Matters here but failed. An obvious question needs to be asked: why are two...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...I pass every single day. It has the best roads, light, facilities, water and sewerage, yet it is a town waiting to be built. I am not sure what we are waiting on. That is another days work. Senator Buttimer asked for a debate on the road traffic Bill, in particular with regard to e-scooters. I will organise that as soon as I can. Senator Wilson spoke about Independence Day in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...is something we would all value. I also acknowledge the Senator's commending the EAP. It goes to show how seriously the Minister takes his responsibilities and the usage of public funds. Senator Buttimer looked for a debate on ports with the Minister for both Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Minister for Transport. I will try to arrange that as soon as I can. Senator Warfield...

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 (10 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: ..., find out whether it will change the practices in terms of clinical referrals done by the HSE, and then I will get back to the Senator to arrange a specific debate that is tailored to her needs. Senator Buttimer talked about the 9% VAT rate. Like Senator Conway, he supported the call made by Deputy Stanton this week to open the educational buildings that are in every single town,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 May 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...have negotiated our contracts for delivery and that is where we need to focus our ire as customers and our lens as legislators. I will try to organise that debate as soon as I possibly can. Senator Buttimer asked for a debate on the new higher education plan launched by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science this week. It is welcome. Everybody...

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 (26 Apr 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...that there is much more debate to be had before the final details are ratified. The Senator is right that we should have input into it and that it should not be decided for us by other people. Senator Buttimer sought a debate on LGBTQ rights and I will certainly look at that. He also referred to the debate that we need with the Minister, Deputy Harris, on developing our technological...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

Regina Doherty: I thank the Deputy. A debate on energy has been requested by a number of colleagues, namely, Senators Burke, Buttimer, Malcolm Byrne and Boylan. We have to talk about a variety of issues, not just security of supply but also rising energy costs and the impact not just on households but our businesses and farm contractors. The farming community is a wider community. I will arrange that...

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: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Mar 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...agencies, will issue lists of stuff, probably mostly medical supplies, that are actually needed as opposed to what we naturally think we should offer. I look forward to hearing about that. Senator Buttimer asked for an urgent debate, which I will organise, regarding the national service plan and the HSE waiting list action plan. He is correct that what is required is structural change in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...Thalidomide Association yesterday. The Senator said it better than I can when he said that this issue has gone on for far too long and I really do hope that there is a speedy resolution. Senator Buttimer touched on the issue of the Ukraine and I will address the matter when I get to the suggestion made by Senator McDowell. Senator Carrigy spoke about a pilot scheme on hidden...

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

Regina Doherty: ...line, broken plates or whatever they are having themselves. It is for the people who serve us and that is where it should be going. I will work hard with Senator Gavan and others to make sure it goes that way and stays that way. Senator Buttimer and others talked about NPHET in view of the fact that it was disbanded suddenly this morning. Colleagues have raised acceptance and delight at...