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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (15 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: The Commencement matters are very important. They are Members' opportunity to raise a matter with a Minister in the House. It is not good enough for a Government Department to tell a Member, at whatever hour of the day, that there is no Minister available. I want to thank Senator Ardagh for her co-operation yesterday in that matter.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Air Traffic Control Services (15 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Martin Heydon, and I thank him for being here. The first matter is in the name of Senator Clonan who has four minutes.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (14 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make a statement on plans for a new farmers' charter of rights. Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Education to provide an update on the pilot school bus schemes to be introduced...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (9 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: As Senator Ward is not here at the moment, I propose that we take Senator Lombard's matter now. For the convenience of the House, the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth is taking all three matters. I thank him for being here.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (8 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Paddy Burke - The need for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on the funding available to car recycling businesses. Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the costs to date of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call on the Leader to announced the Order of Business, I join everyone in expressing our sadness and sympathy on the death last week of our former colleague and friend, Michael D'Arcy Snr., former Member of this House, TD, Minister of State, and county and town councillor. Michael was a native of Annagh, Gorey, County Wexford and had a long and distinguished career in local and...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I begin, I welcome to the Public Gallery members of the judiciary from the great state of Illinois. I thank them for their great work and for their presence in our august Chamber. I hope they have an enjoyable visit. Céad míle fáilte. There are a couple of Members of the House they could put on trial for many different misdemeanours. We would look forward to hearing...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I will do so formally next Wednesday when we return after the weekend, but I join the Senator in sympathising with the D'Arcy family on the sad passing of Michael Snr. As the Senator said, he served in this House from the agricultural panel, and also as a TD. He was a Minister of State too. I sympathise with his son, Michael Jnr., his wife Marie and all of the family. We will do so...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students in the Public Gallery from St. Cronan’s National School in Swords. They are very welcome. They have joined us at the end of what is called the Order of Business, where Members of the Seanad, of which there are 60, can raise matters of national, local and international importance. The students are very welcome to Leinster House and I hope, as part of their...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 May 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I call the Leader to outline the Order of Business, on my behalf and, I am sure, on behalf of all of us as Members of Seanad Éireann, I extend our comhghairdeachas and congratulations to the new Congressman-elect in New York, Tim Kennedy, who is a great friend of mine and of Senator Daly. Last night he won the special election for the vacant seat in the 26th District of New York....

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, OPW, to provide an update on the development of the planned coastguard station at Courtown Harbour, County Wexford. Senator Gerard P. Craughwell - The need for the Minister...

Seanad: Smartphone and Social Media Use: Motion [Private Members] (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind Members that the combined opening speeches of the proposer and seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes and all other Senators have six minutes. I will call on Senators Seery Kearney and Dolan in a moment, and then there will follow the normal pattern where each Senator has six minutes. The Minister has indicated that she wishes to come in early in the debate and she has 15 minutes. ...

Seanad: Smartphone and Social Media Use: Motion [Private Members] (24 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: There is almost an hour left in this debate. We have a minimum of seven speakers so, at this juncture, it appears every Member will get in. I would not panic about sharing time just yet. Is é an Seanadóir Carrigy an chéad chainteoir eile.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Give Travellers the Floor: Discussion (18 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Good morning everybody. As Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, it is my privilege to welcome everybody to the Chamber of Seanad Éireann. I officially and formally welcome members of the Joint Committee on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community (2023) and I thank the representatives of the Traveller community for participating today. I welcome my colleagues from Seanad...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (17 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Seán Kyne - The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to make a statement on the lack of crèche places in Galway and the supports available to encourage providers to establish new facilities. Senator Annie Hoey - The need for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Fintan Warfield has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 12 be taken before No. 1." The amendment was seconded by Senator Boylan. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept this amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed. Senator Michael McDowell has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 1 be taken with debate on the...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (17 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed. No. 3 was to be taken at 3 p.m. Will it now be taken at 3.20 p.m.?

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Before I announce the Commencement matters, I welcome the Erasmus exchange students from Germany. They are all very welcome and I thank them for being here this afternoon. I hope they have a pleasant and enjoyable visit to Leinster House. I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Tim Lombard - The need for the Minister...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: One second now. I will let the Senator finish but he should understand that I did allow him time.I am not against what he is talking about at all. Let me finish please. I did give you extra time and I will let you finish-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat. You have been given a lot of latitude. To assist you, I will make a point. I am not disagreeing with you at all. What I encourage you to do is, at the committee-----