Results 1-20 of 20 for other and baby speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (11 Apr 2024)

Jerry Buttimer: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator John McGahon - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to extend the waiver on development levies for rural one-off housing. Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the total number of vacant or derelict...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (28 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on the Institutional Burials Act 2022, which provides a lawful basis for the excavation, exhumation and identification of remains, and their dignified reburial at...

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (Resumed) (19 Feb 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for being here. My remarks are predicated on the fact that I do not doubt his sincerity or integrity in any shape or form. I come to this debate conscious of the fact that this report which was commissioned is seen by many people as being insensitive to their needs and lived experience. It has an impact that really cannot be measured in the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Alcohol Pricing (18 Dec 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I try to be. What I am saying is that alcohol is so cheap and the retail sector is using it in the way I have described. Why can Dunnes, for example, not say to the mum and dad, the single mother, the two dads or the two mums that they may use the loyalty card to buy nappies or other baby products for their kids rather than alcohol? We need to see a change around the price of alcohol. Let...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am appealing to all sides to engage. This is an important matter. These workers have entitlements and grievances that should be heard. I appeal to all sides to re-engage at this 11th hour. Senator Ó Ríordáin also raised the issue of school places. I do not have the answer to his question but the Senator has a reasonable request and concern. I do not have the answer as...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Private Members' business, Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Dáil] - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 2.45 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 3 p.m. and to adjourn at 4.30 p.m., if not previously...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: It would have been some journey. Senator Gallagher is right, in that he was a decent and honourable man who was sincere, forthright and open to diversity and inclusion. I pay tribute to him. Unfortunately, I could not get to his funeral. He was a wonderful mentor to the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, and was proud of her elevation to Cabinet. One of my most enduring memories of the former...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. Senator Hopkins deserves credit for her work with the Roscommon volunteer information service. She is a strong advocate for it. I congratulate the other aid centres on their upgrades and commend the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne, on the €1.2 million that he has allocated. Senator Hopkins shows the importance of working with groups in the community. I have no information for...

Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: .... It is what we do day in, day out.Do we trust the ordinary citizen who, as Senator Rónán Mullen said, elects public representatives or do we trust councillors who, in part, elect us to this House and who, in turn, are elected by the people? Last week we read reports on the undemocratic process used in the Russian election, but what we do in a cherished way is legislate. Last...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Health Care Issues Arising from the Citizens' Assembly Recommendations: Masters of the National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street and the Rotunda Hospital (11 Oct 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: What I wanted to say, to assist Senator Mullen and the members of the committee, is that the people who work in the Rotunda and in the other maternity units are doing exceptional work. We should not allow them to be portrayed otherwise on the record of this committee. I previously chaired the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children and I must say that Dr. Mahony is a credible and...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and adjourned not later than 2.15 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes; No. 2, statements on the second interim report of the Commission on Mother...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, statements on the announcement by the commission of investigation confirming human remains on the site of the former Tuam mother and baby home, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude not later than 2.30 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes each, those of all other...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: -----to celebrate the historic achievements of women around the world in sport, civic life, arts, culture, music and other spheres. It is important that we recognise and pay tribute to women. It is a pity that we do not have the first female President of the US. That would have shattered a glass ceiling. We saw what Presidents Robinson and McAleese did in Ireland. We have seen what many...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: General Scheme of Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2015: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Apologies have been received from Deputies Peter Fitzpatrick, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Billy Kelleher, Regina Doherty, Seamus Healy and Ciara Conway and Senator Imelda Henry. I remind witnesses, members and those in the Visitors Gallery that it would be appreciated if mobile phones were turned off or left in airplane mode as they interfere with the broadcasting of the meeting. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: HIQA Investigation into Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise (Resumed): Parents and Patient Advocates (19 May 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I remind members, witnesses and those in the Public Gallery to turn their mobile phones off as they interfere with the broadcasting of our proceedings. Apologies have been received from Senators Henry, van Turnhout and Crown. Today's meeting was arranged at short notice to follow up on our meeting with HIQA regarding its report on patient safety and maternity services in Portlaoise and our...

Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Motion (Resumed) (28 Jan 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to echo the words of the former Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Charlie Flanagan, who spoke about this issue in June 2014. He referred to the shame that society made women and children in mother and baby homes feel. His was an important speech. For many of the women, the sense of shame has lasted a lifetime. Some of the women are friends of mine, and some are...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: It is extraordinary that we are in this House tonight owing to inactivity and a failure to act. As a consequence, we have done the typical Irish thing - kick the can further down the road. The cowardice has stopped; perhaps this is not enough for some, but perhaps it has gone too far for others. It is time for some people to listen to those of us who vote with our conscience, who have...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State's presence and I welcome the opportunity to speak on this very important Bill, which is about the protection of life. I am unashamedly a pro-life person who believes in the intrinsic value of human life and who believes that all life is sacred and precious and must be protected. In saying that, I am confident in supporting the Bill. Having listened to all...

Health Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Dec 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: We have been in government for nine months; the baby has just been born. Those opposite should give us a chance to take Piaget and the other models of psychology to fruition with the child. This Government is in its infancy. Reform is taking place in the health area.

Seanad: National Housing Development Survey: Motion (10 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: ...he cannot do it by himself but he must lead people. We are talking about people. This is about sustainable communities. If people mean anything to us, we should build vibrant communities, urban and rural, in Leitrim, Cork or wherever. As we speak, people are living in terrible, unfinished estates. Many of them are in negative equity, struggling with mortgage repayments and trying to...