Results 1-20 of 34 for apple speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Did you mean: apply speaker:51?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Mar 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The apple does not fall far from the tree.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2020: Second Stage (8 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: ...there was a time limit of five minutes, so I ask for the Acting Chairman's indulgence for a few minutes. In the area of foreign and direct investment, FDI, I want to mention the presence of Apple in Cork. The company is celebrating 40 years in Cork this year, and it has grown from having just six employees in 1980, to employing over 6,000 workers of over 90 nationalities in 2020 in its...

Seanad: Financial Provisions (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (16 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: .... We should send a message of congratulations from this Chamber today to the former Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, and the former Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, for the stance they took regarding the Apple case. They were vindicated yesterday. Where are all the naysayers today who wanted to spend all that money? I send my congratulations to Enda Kenny and Michael Noonan. I am not...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...event in New York last Sunday. Fifty years on from the Stonewall riots, we have made huge progress in our journey towards equality for members of the LGBTQ+ community. I spoke at an event at Apple last Friday as part of Pride month. I will say again that, while the father of the House and I may not agree on some things, his bravery, flag-carrying and ability to bring people with him on...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...region along with the county of Cork to flourish and develop. Given the importance and centrality of our education sectors and the pharmaceutical and technology sectors represented by Dell and Apple, the future for Cork can be very good. Indeed it will be, but it is based on monitoring the implementation plan rather than reviewing it.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...will bring that Bill back to the House as soon as possible. It will not be held up from my end. Senator Horkan raised the issues of planning, the planning process and the need to have a debate about planning. He is right. The decision by Apple in the context of the planning delay illustrates difficulties we have and which we must overcome. The Senator is right and Government is looking...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...on that point. I will ask the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, to come to the House again in regard to this matter. Senator Lawless made a very important point about Apple and we discussed it last week on the Order of Business. The Senator is right. The decision of Apple has a repercussion that we may not feel in the short term, but in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (15 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...be the debate, rather than a debate on personality. I condemn forcefully the attack on Dr. Boylan last night.I congratulate Senator Byrne on raising the issue of Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh and its Apple award and the need to highlight the ESB bursaries for Ph.D. students. They are two important events and I commend all involved. Senator Boyhan raised the issue of the National...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., are committed to ensuring that we get the full facts and that we hold people to account. Senator Daly is right when he says that the system must hold people to account. That is why the issue of Apple is very disappointing.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It is disappointing in terms of people leaving our country but also in terms of investment coming in, and the Senator is correct in that regard. I wish to make it clear, in the context of Apple and Galway, that the Government and the IDA did everything possible to encourage and entice Apple to invest. I think two people objected-----

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Second Stage (8 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Senator Norris's remarks on the long gestation of the Bill, it is good the legislation is before the House. I remind Senator Ó Donnghaile of the import of what he suggested regarding Apple. The Government and Apple have appealed the decision of the European Commission in 2016. Apple will pay money into an escrow account which will be held on behalf of the Government. Apple and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...people we can have availing of essential public services. It is important to recognise the importance of taxation in our economy, whether direct or indirect. Senator Conway-Walsh referred to the Apple issue in the context of the Paradise Papers. Ireland has acted to address definitively the issues around stateless and double Irish status companies. When the Minister, Deputy Donohoe,...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...will work with the Revenue Commissioners to ensure there is compliance with our tax laws. If any Member has information he or she should share it with the Revenue Commissioners. In view of the Apple case, as Senator Conway-Walsh knows quite well, the Government has a different viewpoint to her. The case is before Europe, and the Government will continue to ensure we are collecting tax...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...through the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon, the Taoiseach, the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Breen, and the Tánaiste in ensuring that the jobs come to our country. We are very fortunate that Apple is located in Cork city. It is a huge employer in our region-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Senator Burke is one that needs to be addressed and I would be happy to have the Minister come to the House to discuss this matter. I join Senator Ó Clochartaigh in welcoming the decision on the Apple facility in Athenry and I am glad of his support for Apple.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure that Apple will be a very good employer in the region and it is good to see Athenry being used. The Senator also raised the issue of Trolley Watch. We all accept that this needs to be addressed which is why the Minister for Health has secured an extra €75 million in this week's budget to reduce waiting lists, €37 million for home care packages and transitional care...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., CAMHS, with the 16 to 18-year-olds, who I hope can be treated by CAMHS. I would be happy to invite the Minister to come to the House to discuss that. Senator Devine made reference to the Apple tax case. The Government is appealing the Commission's decision with regard to that. The Senator made reference to the issue of mental health. I have mentioned that we will have an increase...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should read Cliff Taylor's article in The Irish Times and other commentary on our dependence on foreign direct investment. If the Senator had his way, there would be no Apple in Cork, no manufacturing in the country-----

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Senator Rose Conway-Walsh was back to her old "chestnut", but that would be the wrong word to use. She referred to Commissioner Vestager's appearance yesterday at the finance committee to discuss the Apple ruling.Many people's views on this issue differ from those of the Senator. It is a question of how state aid is applied. I think it is being used in a spurious way by the EU. It...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The decision to appeal the Apple ruling has been eminently supported by many people across this country, including people involved in business, farming and politics. Sinn Féin wants to continue its isolationist and abstentionist policy with regard to the EU when it suits it.