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

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise to Mr. Ó Conghaile. I have to go to a vote and cannot stay for his reply. I will get the transcript of the proceedings. I would appreciate it if he were to reply to my question. I will be following the broadcast of the proceedings.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome our witnesses and thank them for their attendance today. I join with colleagues in commending the work of An Post staff, including our postmasters, during the pandemic. They were absolutely wonderful. Ms Bolger has served on the board of An Post since 2017 and I am happy to support her nomination as chairman today. The CEO, Mr. McRedmond, commented earlier this week on the EU...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Mr. McRedmond defended the handling charge when he spoke with Claire Byrne yesterday. He also spoke about the price of stamps potentially increasing again next year. I understand the difficulties around transport inflation. I also accept that there is a need to invest in good infrastructure and in that context, I commend An Post on the roll-out of electronic vehicles in Cork recently. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: No, but he alluded to it, in fairness.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: My final question relates to the future viability of our post offices and our postmasters. This committee has done some work on this issue previously. Senator Carrigy in particular has done a lot of work in this area and has championed the cause of post offices and postmasters. What is Ms Bolger's rallying call to the postmasters and post offices around the country?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask Ms Bolger to explain what she means by government services and to outline the engagement An Post has had with the Government to date.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: During the pandemic, we have seen the importance of our post office network. We saw what happened with the banks leaving rural Ireland. In many places the post office has also left because you cannot get postmasters to come in and replace outgoing or retiring postmasters. That is something we need to have a real conversation about. I thank Ms Bolger and her staff. I have another...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I echo the accolades expressed to our colleague and friend, Christy Kelly, who is retiring after 40 years' service. He is a gentleman and a pleasure to work with. I thank him most sincerely for his tenure in the Houses of the Oireachtas. I support Senator McGreehan and commend the Leader and Senator Gallagher on the horticultural Bill. It is farcical that we are importing peat. I rise...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome my constituency colleague, the Taoiseach, to the House. I am certainly glad he is here. I will not give a list of different things. When I heard Senator Keogan's contribution, I said, “Mother of God, where am I going next?” The Senator should note the job of the Government is to lead. The Taoiseach has been very clear. I reiterate here today that vaccinations...

Seanad: Air Accident Investigation Unit Final Report into R116 Air Accident: Statements (18 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Air Accident Investigation Unit Final Report into R116 Air Accident: Statements (18 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I offer my deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of Paul, Mark, Dara and Ciarán. They were brave citizens of our country who lost their lives in our service. They protected and saved lives. What a noble calling. Today at our committee, we heard that in this year alone, 121 lives have been saved by the Irish Coast Guard....

Seanad: Air Accident Investigation Unit Final Report into R116 Air Accident: Statements (18 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Next Tuesday, 23 November 2021, at 12 noon.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Many questions already have been asked. We had statements in the Seanad today on Rescue 116. We got legal advice on that and a mediator has been appointed. Deputy Carey spoke about precedents. I thank the witnesses for their attendance. There is a major issue in respect of both sides but the overarching question I must ask, in the context of our Coast Guard and the relationship with the...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.

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

Jerry Buttimer: On the upgrading of facilities, what are we looking at in respect of the future of the Coast Guard service?

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

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. For example a new building was provided a couple of years ago in Crosshaven, County Cork. How can we improve the facilities for our volunteers and for those who work in the Coast Guard?

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...