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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland: Chairperson Designate (1 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: We have just passed legislation for speed limit variations on the M50, depending on weather conditions. As Mr. Llewellyn has said, there are situations where speed limits are set. Would he be in favour of a moving speed limit on roads other than the M50?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland: Chairperson Designate (1 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish Mr. Llewellyn well. I hope that he will come back before this committee again, with his colleagues from TII, to discuss different projects. I thank him for being here today and wish him every success.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland: Chairperson Designate (1 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: He probably lost a lot of money. That is what happened to him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland: Chairperson Designate (1 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I am happy enough. Mr. Llewellyn has given a good and insightful presentation. This question-and-answer session has been equally helpful. As I said, I wish him well in his new position. Several others have mentioned the importance of the M20. From the speech given by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Michael McGrath, in the Seanad last night and Mr....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Leader to facilitate a debate on our foreign affairs policy as a matter of urgency. In particular, I want a debate about the foreign affairs policy of the European Union regarding the secret prisons in Libya that are keeping migrants out of the European Union. A number of interesting articles have been published by journalists with the Outlaw Ocean Project at The New Yorkerand on...

Seanad: Horticultural Peat (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021: Second Stage (30 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: That is correct.

Seanad: Horticultural Peat (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021: Second Stage (30 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of clarification, is the Minister of State the last speaker?

Seanad: Horticultural Peat (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021: Second Stage (30 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: That is fine.

Seanad: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Statements (30 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for being here. This is an important and ambitious plan for Ireland and, more importantly, for the regions. In the context of what the Minister for Transport, Deputy Ryan, is trying to achieve, with a modal shift in traffic from cars, then this plan is to be admired and supported. However, the M20, the Cork to Limerick motorway, is of gargantuan importance to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I join with colleagues in support of the need for secretarial assistants to have their pay rate increased. Senator Gavan spoke about the meeting. Maybe the Cathaoirleach, as a member of the commission, might explain to the House why the commission has not supported or made a recommendation that secretarial assistants of the Seanad would be promoted to the position of parliamentary...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: We were told repeatedly by a multitude of people, from the Taoiseach, to the Tánaiste, to NPHET members. Does he think we live in comical Ali world, or what? That is part of our problem. The messaging is confusing people. I would appeal to the members of NPHET and members of Government to use their language carefully to bring people with them.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Cathaoirleach for picking this very important topic. I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for being here and also wish him well. I commend his work on his brief so far. He has been very proactive and I commend him on the work he has done in terms of sexual health and sexual well-being. The sexual health strategy is so important. Next Wednesday, 1 December, is World...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. The Fast-Track Cities initiative, which he mentioned, is an important part of what we are trying to achieve in our fight against HIV and AIDS. The interesting thing is that the funding has been approved, notwithstanding the remarks of the Minister of State. The key point I want to make is there is a need to have a resolution to the post being...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I support Senator Seery Kearney in her demand for the issue to be dealt with as a matter of urgency. I have repeatedly asked about this matter and I am tempted to table an amendment to the Order of Business that we would have a debate in this House on Covid. It is of such importance that we cannot just have commentary by media and sound bites. As Members of the Upper House, we need a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I will not get involved in this inter aliadispute. I welcome Ms Hynes and Mr. Ó Conghaile to the meeting. Ms Hynes's suitability for appointment is not in question and I wish her well in her role. She is aware of the committee's overarching discussion with Mr. Geoghegan, who appeared before the committee regarding his reappointment. The issue of sustainability is a huge challenge and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The unsustainably low level of charges was raised at the committee recently by Mr. Geoghegan. The important point is that there is an implication for the rebuilding of connectivity in a post-Covid world. There needs to some economic regulatory function in that regard. It is fair to say there is much unhappiness and disquiet regarding the Bill that is coming through the Seanad. I have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not mind which one of the witnesses answers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate Mr. Ó Conghaile's professionalism, sincerity and qualifications. There is a culture within the IAA. He has seen the emails that we have got and he has been involved in different engagements. I have known some pilots and air traffic controllers in my school days and since becoming a politician. They are not normally given to agitation. Will that culture change as a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Will the proposed corporate structure of the IAA bring about a change of culture in terms of the staff well-being, engagement and safety?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Ms Hynes's qualifications are exemplary and second to none. I have every faith in her. In her capacity as chairperson, she will need to take a hands-on approach to drive this change to bring staff with her. It is unusual for someone like Kieran Mulvey to be appointed in the way he was. Given her personal and professional background, Ms Hynes is eminently qualified. Given the importance...