Results 21-25 of 25 for buttimer speaker:Seán Kyne

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

Seán Kyne: ...of Covid, so it is great to see they will be back this year. The Government has supported these events under various Departments. We will all enjoy going to the various county and local shows in the coming months. Senator Buttimer asked that the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, come to the House to discuss the issue of leaving certificate results day. I will ask the Leader’s...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jul 2020)

Seán Kyne: ...by Senator O'Loughlin that of accommodation payments at third level. I will ask the Minister with responsibility for further and higher education, Deputy Harris, to take up the matter of those payments. Senator Buttimer referred to parliamentary democracy and to proprietary directors. I raised this with the Minster for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, yesterday. He stated that he is aware of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: ...also paid tribute to the late Austin Currie. The Senator spoke about the wonderful work going on in schools and about the need for funding for polytunnels. Senator Garvey confirmed that funding is available for same, which is good news. Senator Buttimer spoke about the retail strategy and the need to update it. I will certainly write to the Minister of State at the Department of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: ...smaller and people live longer, we will need more carers. The profession needs to be more valued than it is. We need to encourage people into the profession. That is important. I will ask for a debate on the matter. Senator Buttimer talked about road deaths and road safety strategy. In general, there has been a decline of 70% since the first road safety strategy. Part of that...

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

Seán Kyne: ...discuss the matter with the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight. I know that there are other Members, including Terry Brennan, who should be remembered in the course of the coming months. Senator Buttimer asked for a debate on COP27 with the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan, who was the lead negotiator. I will certainly request...