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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (18 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: In the context of the coastal unit advisory group to which Deputy Carey referred, has Mr. Clonan given any consideration, and I am conscious that we have mediation, to something similar to what the GAA has in terms of a disputes resolution committee type of approach?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (18 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank all involved for the huge work that is done and the volunteerism. The opening statements give testimony to the number of call-outs, the number of lives saved and we must be grateful and say thanks. Our job today is to ensure the mission statement in terms of the safety of the maritime transport sector and the obligations and responses to look after and protect those who are charged...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I support Senator Ardagh’s call, on World Prematurity Day, for us to commend all who work in our hospitals and to support the parents – the women and their partners – who require considerable support. There is an urgent need for us to have an updated premature baby strategy. As Senator Ardagh said, medical science has evolved and babies as light as 500 g are now...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister to the House for the sixth time in his tenure as Minister. This is an important issue. There are two points on which I want to begin. As a Government and collectively, we are trying to create a model of housing that is sustainable, affordable and available to everybody. Senator Warfield, whom I admire and respect, says the Government does not get it, but we do...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister is very welcome to our meeting and I thank him for his engagement and for the ongoing shift in modal behaviour. Part of me is cynical, worried and concerned yet excited about the Cork metropolitan area transport strategy, CMATS. I might be like a broken record on this. People have seen all the glossy strategy documents and Facebook or social media posts on the different...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister mentioned balanced regional development. There has been much commentary and many newspaper articles have been written about the M20 between Cork and Limerick. Taking Deputy Cathal Crowe's point, there is a real need for the project. There should be no ambiguity around the Cork to Limerick motorway. That corridor from Cork to Limerick is critical to the economic development of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not wish to cause a row at the meeting because the Minister knows I have great admiration and time for him and I support what he is trying to achieve. A rail corridor between Cork and Limerick is about as good as a sieve and a bucket. It needs to be a road. I travelled the Cork-Limerick road last week and it is absolutely unsafe. If we are talking about hauliers, goods or even just...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a very good point about bringing life back in. I think the Minister is right in that respect.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I agree.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I completely concur, especially on public transport. If we take Ballincollig to Carrigaline via Mahon, the whole bus network and a 24-hour bus is important. I also believe the CMATS implementation office needs to be resourced and beefed up so it can drive and pull together the different strands. I am aware there is a commitment to delivering that office in Cork. The Minister referenced...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: In the context of aviation, I ask that given that we are an island nation for which aviation is significant in terms of our tourism, economy and connectivity, we would update our national aviation plan. The Minister might not be able to give me the complete answer today given that time is short but we need a specific meeting with the Minister and the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan 2021-2030: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I was not being critical of Dr. Walsh last week and I am not being critical of him today, in case the Chair thinks I am. It is anything but.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I rise to request a debate on health, to cover a myriad of pieces, especially the HSE winter plan and a debate on the managing of our healthcare system, to include bed capacity, community care and mental health. The Minister for Health has been speaking about the significant challenges, notwithstanding the changes announced today. An example is the winter flu vaccine and the role of our...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach: Motion (16 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: What will the capacity be?

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach: Motion (16 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: How many Members can come into the House on Thursday?

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach: Motion (16 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: So not every Member of the House can be present in the Gallery or the Chamber for the address of the Taoiseach on Thursday.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach: Motion (16 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Can 60 people be here, in all parts of the House?

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach: Motion (16 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Will people be standing at the back wall?