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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: The Taoiseach was not in Cork. It was the Tánaiste.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the Senator did. I stand corrected. I am not trying to put the Senator off speaking but making the point that we should be fair in our summation of the event that took place last Thursday in Cork.

Seanad: Local Government Matters: Statements (28 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I was director of elections for the plebiscite in Cork.

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

Jerry Buttimer: ...today and last Saturday in Leinster House. It is a symbol of an inclusive, diverse Parliament where we are all equal and we all feel welcome. It would be remiss of me not to mention Governor Healey's personal connection to Ireland. Her great-grandparents emigrated from Cork, Kerry and Galway. That really means she is one of us. This is her ancestral place and we say to her: "Welcome...

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

Jerry Buttimer: ...met the governor but canvassed for her and held up yard signs on her behalf across Massachusetts. He is up there in the Public Gallery. I also welcome Conor Healy, who is the chief executive of Cork Chamber of Commerce, and Councillor Briege MacOscar, who has been on the campaign trail with the governor. I thank the governor very much for her wonderful address. I now call on Senator...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the students from St Paul's School in Leitrim with their teacher Susan Meehan who are guests of the Leader. When I saw the red uniform I thought they were from Cork. All the boys and girls are very welcome. I hope they have a lovely visit to Dublin and to Leinster House today and that they see some good sights. I wish to let the pupils off homework for the rest of the week and...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (21 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...from her sterling work in education. As many Members will know, Mary was an avid sportswoman, captaining her camogie team while studying. She did not always admit that she studied in University College Cork, UCC, and I used to like to slag her about attending UCC. Later in life, she took part in the Great Limerick Run. One of the things about Mary was that she was always on the go and...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Annita Demetriou, Speaker of the Cypriot House of Representatives (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...thank you for joining us today. The programme of your visit to Ireland is very extensive. You already have had the pleasure of visiting Kildare. You are very welcome to this House today and I would like to extend an invitation to the real capital, Cork, on your next visit, where you will be more than welcome. Our guest speaker today does not just affirm the importance of bilateral...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Senator Tim Lombard - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the emergency and long-term plans to address waiting lists for child and adolescent mental health services in the Cork and Kerry areas. Senator Lisa Chambers - The need for the Minister for Health to address the disparity in costs of hormone replacement therapy products across different pharmacies, and to...

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid – Matters on the Business of the Seanad (31 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...a very enjoyable and pleasant visit. I am sure they will join with me in thanking their teachers for all the work they do on their behalf. President Biden said, "Mayo for Sam" but I will say, "Cork for Sam", having seen Cork play Mayo on 17 May. In keeping with the spirit of school visits, I degree a no homework day for the students when they return to school tomorrow to celebrate their...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...commend Councillors Murphy and O'Sullivan. I was bemused by the loss of the blue flag status. I use that beach every week in winter, summer, spring and autumn. Members who have not been in west Cork should please visit Garretstown. It is one of the most idyllic spots in the country. That week did more damage to the tourism industry than anything else. I know I should not make...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator Boyhan. On that point, 980 families from Cork have benefited from Ronald McDonald House. It has a wonderful map of the country that shows how every county in Ireland has benefited from the house. One other statistic is that one family from Armagh visited. It is interesting. I thank Senator Boyhan. It is a wonderful charity.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I will stop the Minister one second. My apologies, but the students have been waiting a while. I welcome the students from St. Finbarr’s Boys' National school in Bantry, County Cork, who are here with Deputy Cairns. It is good to see west Cork people here. On behalf of the House, I thank the teachers for their work and as Cathaoirleach it is my privilege to give the students no...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (24 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I realise I am meant to be impartial in the Chair but I must say to the Senator, as a Member of the Oireachtas, that the situation in Cork that he has outlined is pretty poor.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...our friend and former Senator, now Deputy Ged Nash, to the Public Gallery with his friends and visitors from Drogheda, County Louth. I hope they will not be smiling on Saturday when they play Cork, but I welcome them to Leinster House today and hope they have a very pleasant visit. Tá fáilte roimh go léir. I call Senator Paul Daly.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Mr. Ahern never gave in to despair and he dared to hope. Today, thanks to that hope, an entire generation can live, and has lived, free from the shadow of violence. Over the past few weeks, the country has rightly celebrated and commemorated this anniversary, from the Good Friday Agreement seminar yesterday in University College Cork, UCC, to the big event in Queen's University Belfast...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Tim Lombard - The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works to provide an update on conservation works and future plans for Desmond Castle, Kinsale, County Cork. Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to make a statement on the current condition of research infrastructure...

Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome to the Visitors Gallery some people from the great city of Cork. They are all very welcome and, in particular, I welcome Brenda O'Connell. I thank all of them for being here this afternoon. I wish them a very pleasant visit to Leinster House.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Consolidated Claims, Payments and Control) (Amendment) (No. 2) (Qualifying Conditions) Regulations 2023: Motion (3 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the ladies from the Gortroe ladies club who are in the Public Gallery. In case Members do not know, Gortroe is a fine place in east Cork close to Youghal. The ladies can be very proud of their club man, Séamus Harnedy of St. Ita's, who played a great role for Cork in the Munster championship last Sunday.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (27 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...application for an extension by Catherine McCauley School, Limerick. Senator Tim Lombard - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on the provision of a special school in west Cork to provide appropriate education for pupils with specific needs which cannot be met in mainstream schools. Senator Garret Ahearn - The need for the Minister for Environment, Climate and...