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Seanad: Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (19 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Tánaiste. Cuirim fáilte roimh an ambassador from Israel, HE Dana Erlich, and Mr. Jeremy Wilmshurst from the British Embassy. They are very welcome this morning to hear these very important statements. Anois glaoim ar an Tánaiste, an Teachta Micheál Martin.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...who have been taken hostage. We call for a ceasefire and for peace talks to begin again as soon as possible. I also welcome the comments of the Tánaiste and the Government in their support for Israel to defend itself but also in support of the Palestinian people and getting an aid corridor opened up, which we hope will happen soon. Preventing basic supplies from getting to the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...from the point of view of giving elected members powers and an opportunity to have real meaningful roles in areas such as this. Senators McDowell, Black and Bacik raised the issue of the Israeli election and the annexation of Palestinian settlements. Senator McDowell will be glad to hear I agree with him. None of us in this House is anti-Semitic or anti-Israel. From the point of view...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...spoken to officials in his office about the matters and hope to be able to schedule a debate on them in due course. Senators Gavan and Ó Céidigh referred to the ongoing conflict in Palestine and Israel. As Senator Ó Céidigh rightly said, we all condemn violence whatever form it takes. To be fair to the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...of the Eurovision Song Contest. I note his contribution. There is a part of me that agrees with him, that Ireland should boycott the Eurovision but another part thinks we should not. I agree that Israel must not be allowed to use Eurovision as a propaganda weapon or tool or that any immoral or illegal behaviour cannot be condoned. It should be condemned outright. The Eurovision is...

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

Jerry Buttimer: .... The Taoiseach spoke earlier about being profoundly shocked. I commend the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade on his proactivity yesterday in his statement, on calling in the Israeli ambassador this morning and on his work in recent weeks in his capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. I am happy to invite him to the House. Rather than divide the...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I was taken aback by the newspaper headlines. I think it says more about the Prime Minister of Israel than it does about us. We will determine our policy. I will make the point, as I said in the House last week when some people took umbrage, that the issue of lobbying is one that we need a collective discussion on. Lobbying happens every day of the week. Lobbying happens with amendments...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I assure the Senator that many of us are told what to do everyday. That is the nature of politics. I agree with the Senator that we have to stand up to the Prime Minister of Israel and say that we can do our own business our way. Let us not be afraid of saying that. I agree with Senator Dolan regarding the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. I have spoken with the...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...was premature and ill-advised. Like many in the House, I feel it is about ensuring that a resolution is reached in the Middle East peace process. The decision by President Trump last week was very unhelpful in the efforts to bring peace. We all want to see a negotiated resolution in the Middle East peace process and that means recognising that Palestine and Israel must work together, as...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...where no alcohol is sold is something that we might look at as a society. I appreciate Senator Black has been a champion in this House of alternatives to alcohol. The Minister, Deputy Coveney, is in Israel this week and is not available but I would be happy to have that debate as soon as possible. Senator Kieran O'Donnell raised the motor insurance industry. He made a good point that...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., from which I have never demurred and I do not see any reason to change my opinion today. I will be happy to have the issue debated in the House. I am not hiding in any way my views on Palestine and Israel, as the Senator knows well. There is a need for a debate on the issue and recognition by the United Nations and world leaders of the state of Palestine. Senator Fintan Warfield...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...a vital role for Ireland and the EU as a whole in this respect. This matter was also mentioned by Senator Davitt. It is important for us to recognise the need to have an honest debate on the role of Israel and on how it interacts and sees itself across the world stage. Equally, we should debate the Palestinian people. I would be happy to have such a debate in this House. Senator Dolan...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...never have been withdrawn. The Government, as co-guarantor of the St. Andrew's Agreement, will continue to promote the use of the Irish language, including north of the Border. In reference to Israel and Palestine, I will be happy to have the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade come to the House for a debate on the matter raised. Senator Catherine Noone raised the issue of cyber...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: ...people who have just left school an opportunity to travel and would encourage them to explore. Senator Colm Burke raised the important issue of what may happen after the presidential election in the United States, particularly in terms of Israel and Palestine. It is critical that President Obama's overseas policy is continued. Senators have differing views on Israel and Palestine. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: ...issue of Oberstown and I would be happy to have the Minister, Deputy Zappone, come into the House on that issue. Senator Gallagher raised the important issue of apartheid in the context of Israel and Palestine and-----

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Travel (7 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: 93. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on his visit to Lebanon, Israel and Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21133/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Travel (7 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: 106. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on his visit to Lebanon, Israel and Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20590/13]