Results 21-39 of 39 for buttimer speaker:Martin Browne

Committee on Public Petitions: Annual Reports of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman: Press Ombudsman (17 Feb 2022)

Martin Browne: I think Senator Buttimer will get widespread support in the committee for the assertion that it has been a good meeting. We, as politicians or a committee, need to come back to the situation of anonymous accounts and how they are dealt with. I do not see any hands up so I invite Mr. Feeney to make closing remarks.

Committee on Public Petitions: Annual Reports of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman: Press Ombudsman (17 Feb 2022)

Martin Browne: I thank Mr. Feeney on my behalf and that of the committee for coming here, even if only virtually. This discussion has been beneficial and informative. I agree with Senator Buttimer that it has probably been one of the better meetings. We have had very good meetings with other ombudsmen, but the depth of information we got from today's meetings----

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petitions on Unauthorised Developments: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Feb 2022)

Martin Browne: I welcome everyone to this meeting which is being held over Microsoft Teams. Apologies have been received from Senator Buttimer. On my own behalf and on behalf of the committee, I send our condolences to Senator Buttimer on the death of his father yesterday. May he rest in peace. The Ceann Comhairle, Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl, and the Cathaoirleach, Senator Mark Daly, have...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (Revised) (2 Feb 2022)

Martin Browne: I wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy. I also extend condolences to Senator Buttimer on the death of his father who passed away earlier today.

Committee on Public Petitions: Annual Reports from 2017 to 2020 and Related Matters: Ombudsman for the Defence Forces (20 Jan 2022)

Martin Browne: I thank Senator Buttimer. The next speaker is Deputy Pat Buckley.

Committee on Public Petitions: Annual Reports from 2017 to 2020 and Related Matters: Ombudsman for the Defence Forces (20 Jan 2022)

Martin Browne: Is there anything missing in terms of Mr. Justice Mahon's powers that would assist him to better carry out his work? As mentioned by Senator Buttimer and others, is there something that perhaps we could try to change in legislation? Is there any specific thing that is stopping the ombudsman-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: Senator Buttimer, do you wish to speak?

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2021)

Martin Browne: ...and to improve the situation for people who are in these centres. When will the transition team in your Department publish the detailed implementation plan of the new system? As asked by Senator Buttimer, is 2024 a realistic deadline, especially given Covid over the past two years? It sounds very ambitious. The transition from the direct provision model to the new international...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Oct 2021)

Martin Browne: ...will spread the video. I will encourage it to spread it is widely as it possibly can through, for example, local authorities, to get feedback from the public and to inform the public. As Senator Buttimer said, we need to educate the public on how to submit petitions and what can happen at committees. The video is in the pipeline for the end of the month.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Oct 2021)

Martin Browne: Senator Buttimer will not get any disagreement here. We all agree to those sentiments. To respond to Deputy O'Donoghue, the secretariat has tried. We have even moved the days we meet because of clashes with other committees. If it suits people, we might ask the secretariat to move a half hour either way. I know that this meeting time clashes with other committees, but no matter what...

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Sep 2021)

Martin Browne: As Senator Buttimer has another meeting, I will ask him to ask his questions now.

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Sep 2021)

Martin Browne: I thank Mr. Kirwan. Senator Eugene Murphy has had to leave for another meeting. As Senator Buttimer has returned, he may wish to ask more questions.

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Sep 2021)

Martin Browne: I appreciate that, Senator Buttimer. I call Deputy Buckley.

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (8 Jul 2021)

Martin Browne: With the agreement of the two remaining contributors, we will take their questions together. The first contributor is Senator Jerry Buttimer, followed by Deputy Brendan Griffin.

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (8 Jul 2021)

Martin Browne: I am conscious of the time. Has Senator Buttimer any questions?

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (8 Jul 2021)

Martin Browne: I ask Dr. Lannon and Mr. Henderson to quickly answer Senator Buttimer. I am conscious of the time. We are coming to the two-hour mark and the committee still has some work to do.

Committee on Public Petitions: Update on Direct Provision: The Ombudsman (11 May 2021)

Martin Browne: I thank Mr. Garvey. Before I call Senator Buckley, Senator Gerard Craughwell apologies. He has to leave. He wants to thank the Ombudsman, Mr. Garvey and Ms Joyce. Senator Buttimer is in the convention centre and is in and out, so sends apologies too.

Committee on Public Petitions: Work of the European Ombudsman during Covid-19: Discussion (30 Mar 2021)

Martin Browne: Before I call Senator Buttimer, Senator Craughwell sent apologies. He had to leave early but he was hoping to come back. I am not sure if he is back.

Committee on Public Petitions: Work of the European Ombudsman during Covid-19: Discussion (30 Mar 2021)

Martin Browne: Will Senator Buttimer repeat that?