Results 1-20 of 43 for diaspora speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by H.E. Maura Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (27 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...means she is one of us. This is her ancestral place and we say to her: "Welcome home.". Like President Biden who visited us recently, Governor Healey has a genuine personal pride in her Irish ancestry. She also shares that same pride. Today, I think of the wider Irish diaspora in Boston and across America, but in particular in the state of Massachusetts, the place they first touched...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by H.E. Maura Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (27 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...general in Boston. I look forward to giving her a whistle-stop tour of the many good destinations in Boston. I thank both Ms Moore and Ms Fitzgerald for the work they do on behalf of the Irish diaspora in the state of Massachusetts, particularly in Boston.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by GAA President, Mr. Larry McCarthy (26 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The idea that a president of the GAA would be with today us is not new to Seanad Éireann. The diaspora extends that sense of belonging beyond boundaries, as we know in this House through our former colleague, Mr. Billy Lawless, and by Senator Mark Daly being the first spokesperson for a political party for the diaspora. The GAA very clearly demonstrates this in a real way. It has a...

Address by Mr. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America (13 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: .... From your address today and from your visit, not just this week, but in previous times, it is obvious that you have a genuine, personal pride in your Irish ancestry. Today I am sure all of us in this Chamber will reflect and remember the Irish diaspora in America who share that same sense of pride. Your presence in this Chamber and your address today acknowledges the story of...

Seanad: Address by Mr. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America (13 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: .... From your address today and from your visit, not just this week, but in previous times, it is obvious that you have a genuine, personal pride in your Irish ancestry. Today I am sure all of us in this Chamber will reflect and remember the Irish diaspora in America who share that same sense of pride. Your presence in this Chamber and your address today acknowledges the story of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: We are on the cusp of St. Patrick's week. The latter gives us, as a nation, an opportunity to have the focus of the world on us and on our diaspora. Ours is a history of emigration, in some cases forced, and of having to leave our homeland in Ireland to travel to Sydney Harbour, Ellis Island or the UK. Senator Dooley spoke very eloquently. We stand with the people of Ukraine today and we...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., the issue has been resolved. The Senator referred to there being various lobby groups, but the media had covered the story beforehand and afterwards. To be fair, there is a strong Irish diaspora in Australia that is engaged with Irish civic life and the promotion of many issues. We might consider setting up an Oireachtas subgroup to progress that further. A child's disability should...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: .... I know they celebrated a significant wedding anniversary last weekend. She has a lot to put up with, in fairness. I am not sure if she signed up for him to be a Seanad spokesman for the transatlantic diaspora. His appointment was significant. I welcome his family and I thank them for being here. I thank their father and husband for his contribution, the building of bridges and the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...legitimate claims and advocacy rights. We need to put in place supports for all people. I would like to have that debate the Senator called for. Senator Lawless mentioned the referendum on the diaspora. We will have that as part of the debate in this House on the Bill and as part of the campaign. Senator Ruane referred to Dublin Pride and the protest. The Pride event is a form of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...differing viewpoints on the question, which is their democratic right. Those of us who are for the referendum and for the question must make our case to the people, and to recognise the role of the diaspora. We should do this as part of the referendum campaign. I look forward to that debate. There will be different viewpoints, which is part of what referenda are about. We must make...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., there are many fine immigrants in our country today making a very valuable contribution to our society and communities. Freedom of movement of people is one that we all cherish. As the Senator for the diaspora, Senator Lawless can testify to the fact that as a race of people, we have been welcomed across the world, particularly in North America. That debate is one we should have and I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the diaspora, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 2.15 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes each and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes each, time can be shared, and the Minister to be given not less than six minutes to reply to the debate; No. 2, statements on Traveller...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...funds from 0.3% of our gross national income to 0.7% in 2030. Some 130 countries will benefit from our aid programme. The Minister of State, Deputy Cannon, will be in the House later to speak on the diaspora but I will be happy to arrange for the Minister come to the House on this matter in the coming weeks. I thank the 14 Members of the House for their contributions. I regret I cannot...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., deserve credit for the role they played. It might not be universally popular but they have opened doors for us in a variety of ways. I hope the Minister of State with responsibility for the diaspora will come to the House to have that debate. I commend Senators Lawless and Boyhan on the work they have done. Senator Conway-Walsh raised Deputy Pearse Doherty's Bill. I am sure we will...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...folly. I want to see the Senator achieve her result and will work with her to do that if she will allow me to. I am not against her at all. Senator Kieran O'Donnell raised the issue of the diaspora. It is an important issue that we should have a debate on. I join with him in congratulating the Irish rugby team on its tremendous test result in Australia last weekend. It was fantastic...

Seanad: Foreign Affairs: Statements (6 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...say the honour or pleasure - to meet the Russian ambassador to discuss human rights in Russia and the issue of Chechnya. From talking to some of my friends, including Senator Billy Lawless, who represents the diaspora via Galway and Chicago, I note that there is a fear within the LGBT community in America that there has been regression in the representation of rights by some, particularly...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Business is No. 1, motion re the horse and greyhound racing fund regulations 2017, referral to committee, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, statements on the diaspora, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 6.15 p.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...much of the view that what the Senator is referring to should be prioritised. I join with other speakers in congratulating Senator Freeman on her new appointment to head up Solace House for the Irish diaspora in New York, and I wish her well in her appointment. I know she is not here. Certainly the diaspora was a theme of the last Government, through the appointment of the Minister of...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to have a debate on the diaspora. We have not had a debate for a while and it is an important one to have.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...elections. To the best of my knowledge, Government policy has not changed. To his credit, the Taoiseach has appointed Deputy Ciarán Cannon as Minister of State with responsibility for the diaspora to continue the work of the previous Ministers of State, Deputy Joe McHugh and former Deputy Jimmy Deenihan. Ours was the first Government to appoint a Minister of State with...