Results 1-20 of 204 for drugs speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (13 Dec 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Senator Lynn Ruane - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the removal of the barriers to access to Naloxone, a medication used to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid drugs. Senator Robbie Gallagher - The need for the Minister for Finance to make a statement on the enhanced reporting requirements to Revenue due to commence in January 2024; and if the...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (9 Nov 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...supports for student nurses and midwives. Senator Martin Conway- The need for the Minister for Health to review and expand the list of authorised medicines available under the medical card and drugs refund schemes in light of the current medicine shortages in pharmacies. Senator Seán Kyne- The need for the Minister for Rural and Community Development to make a statement on the 2023...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the men and women of our Defence Forces, including the Naval Service and Air Corps, and the Garda for the wonderful work they did over the past 24 hours in what has been categorised as the largest drugs seizure in the history of the State. The Leader was a member of the Defence Forces at one stage. I thank all those involved. It just shows the collaboration that can take place, even in...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (16 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...of foot and mouth disease in Louth in 2001. Senator Vincent P. Martin - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the anticipated approval and the funding of Omaveloxolone, a drug used to treat Friedreich’s ataxia. Senator Garret Ahearn - The need for the Minister for Justice to provide an update on the development of a new Garda station in Kickham Barracks,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: At this juncture, I welcome to the Public Gallery Ms Sharon Bradley, co-ordinator of the Dublin 12 drugs and alcohol task force, who is here with her family. She is the guest of our colleague and friend, Senator Seery-Kearney. I thank Ms Bradley for the tremendous work she is doing in the community. The work the committee is doing is incredible. I thank her very much for being here today.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Louth. Senator Pauline O'Reilly - the need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the resolution of the issue of the 35 children with cystic fibrosis who do not have access to the drug Kaftrio and to provide an update on the status of the health technology assessment currently under way. Senators Mary Seery Kearney and Garret Ahearn - the need for the Minister for Health to...

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

Jerry Buttimer: ...for Education to make a statement on the upgrading of the science laboratories in De La Salle College, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Senator Garret Ahearn - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the operation of the drug reimbursement scheme for the anti-nausea drug, Cariban, for women during pregnancy, including making it available for non-consultant doctors to prescribe....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...of staff on the very suitable and excellent commemorative event yesterday in Leinster House to commemorate Seanad 100. Senators, including me as recently as last week, have raised the issue of the drug, Kaftrio. I ask that the Minister for Health come to the House and present an update to us. That would be opportune because there is still an issue with access to treatment for young...

Seanad: Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (17 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...former Deputy Ó Caoláin was on the health committee with me, he proposed that we work with the former Minister of State, then Chair of the justice committee, Deputy Stanton and the two committees worked together on drugs. It was brilliant. We brought two committees together. We do it on a North-South dimension between Stormont and here. I do not know why we cannot do it in...

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition on Adding Chefs to the Critical Skills List Now to Save Irish Hospitality: Discussion (7 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Former Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin and I worked together when the health committee joined with the justice committee about the issue of drugs, with Deputy Stanton chairing. We could think about that again. It is an idea.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy 2021-30: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: My next question is in the context of Professor Curran's piece around Health Research Board Ireland and the finding that cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug, followed by stimulants such as ecstasy and cocaine. That is another conversation. The RSA had a very good advertising campaign. Has it given any consideration to pursuing an advertising campaign along those lines?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Medical Bureau of Road Safety: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...that the committee should examine. A report earlier this year revealed a trebling in the number of drivers behind the wheel after taking cocaine. Second, the increase in the taking of alcohol and drugs while driving is a worry. What is more worrying is that nine out of ten of those responsible are male. Could Dr. Bedford comment on what committee members should report to the Minister...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Medical Bureau of Road Safety: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: In the introduction to Professor Cusack's report of 2020, on page 1, he speaks about the number of preliminary drug testing devices supplied to An Garda Síochána for roadside use having increased as a result of a further 43 devices having been released from Garda stations for roadside use. At the end of 2020, there were 130 devices available for roadside drug testing in comparison...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products (18 May 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...State to the House. I raise this on behalf of the 36 children excluded, particularly Eimear and her mom Julie. This is about the availability and accessibility of a life-changing cystic fibrosis drug. A total of 36 children between the ages of six and 11 are being excluded. It makes no sense, as the treatment prevents damage to the lungs. Cystic fibrosis diminishes the quality of life...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products (18 May 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for the encouraging words at the end of her contribution. She is right that the drug has been made available to some people. I believe that others should not be excluded from receiving the drug and hope that progress will be made. As the Minister of State said, there is work under way behind the scenes. I ask her to ask the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen...

Seanad: Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: ...to Covid regulations. Two, we are asking that there would be high visibility of members of An Garda Síochána on our high streets at this peak time of Christmas. Three, as part of their operations to combat drink and drug driving, gardaí will man checkpoints and engage with motorists and their passengers.I appeal to the Minister to ensure that the national immunisation...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...all of Dr. Connolly's report but it is important to recognise a number of points, one being that, as Senator Ruane has said, it is about how we look at and view the conversation around the misuse of drugs, those who sell and deal in drugs, and the communities that are ravaged by drugs. Senator Humphreys commented on politicians not engaging or canvassing on it when electioneering. Those...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Absolutely. We have drug testing in sport and I do not see why we should not have it in the workplace.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...focus upon, namely, the need for the rule of law to be respected, and that is not happening. There is also a need for accountability and for us to ensure, whether it is for the possession of firearms, the possession of drugs or whatever reason, that there is a commensurate sentencing policy and that we are not soft on crime. I do not disagree with much of what Senator Ó...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Drug Treatment Programmes (21 Nov 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...to her for the commitment, work and vision she has shown in her role. I thank her for being here this morning. As Members will know, there has been a significant increase in certain types of drug use in many parts of the city. I sit on the joint policing committees for both Cork county and Cork city. We have heard presentations on this issue. I commend the collaborative approach being...