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Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (8 Jul 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (8 Jul 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Who is assassinating, Deputy Buckley?

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (8 Jul 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: That remark has to be withdrawn by Deputy Buckley. In the context of what is being discussed, it is unnecessary language by Deputy Buckley.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (8 Jul 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: We in this committee have always worked on issues but as Members of the Oireachtas we are held to account. I know that better than most. It is up to us to hold each other to higher standards and if we cannot have a debate without that kind of language, it says a lot about us.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to raise to two issues with the Deputy Leader this morning. The first is in the context of attendance at championship matches. We all witnessed and welcomed the return of matches with crowds and spectators at the weekend. The pilot games were a success and we salute and congratulate Cumann Lúthchleas Gael on its successful handling of the matches in all the provinces. I ask...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: My question relates to electric scooters. Will the Minister outline the steps the Department intends to take to ensure there is regulation of these vehicles in a way that makes their use safe and on a moderate scale, and that the large rental contracts are not awarded without first conducting viability pilots?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: In the context of efforts to replace the car, we are doing a very good job in terms of encouraging bicycle use and increasing public transport provision. A study in Paris showed that just 4% of motorists replaced their car with an e-scooter. The danger level associated with these vehicles is something I hope we can address in this Bill. I have a huge concern about the danger level of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister for his engagement with the committee and his availability. It is welcome that a Minister would come in and discuss matters. I support the Minister about the master licence record as mentioned in his opening remarks about the Bill. I have a question about the certificate for medical fitness to drive. I know the Minister cannot make a decision today. Will Government...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: On the matter of people with autism or other disabilities who cannot wear a face covering on public transport, there seems to be a discrepancy. I ask the Minister to intervene with Irish Rail and bus providers to ensure people who have disabilities who cannot wear face coverings are not precluded or victimised when travelling. I have met with people who cannot use face coverings because of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask that we amend the Order of Business for tomorrow to have a debate on the reopening of the country and the roll-out of the vaccination programme in the context of the decisions to be made by the Government. They are important decisions that should not be made in a vacuum but in a full, open and transparent manner that includes disclosure of the information that NPHET will give to the...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (25 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose that notwithstanding the order of the Seanad of Tuesday, 22 June 2021, the proceedings on the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 shall be interrupted after 20 speakers for 30 minutes, to allow for the sanitisation of the Chamber, and the order of debate shall resume thereafter.

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire go dtí an Teach. The old political cliché is that one day in government is better than any day in opposition. Today is the proof that government is where it matters. The Minister is in a position not just of privilege but of driving real profound change for the people of Ireland, for Europe and the world. The legitimacy of the Government is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Merchant Service Providers in the Travel Trade in Ireland: Discussion (23 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Ms Mannion and Mr. Hodnett to the meeting and thank them for being here. Senator Horkan has covered many of my questions in the context of where we are at today. I believe the merchant service providers are being disingenuous and unfair to the travel agents. Clarity is needed around this scheme and I hope we can get clarity around the packages mentioned. The merchant service...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Merchant Service Providers in the Travel Trade in Ireland: Discussion (23 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Given the legislation and the robust bonding we have in place, the merchant service providers are being unreasonable. Does Ms Mannion agree with that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Merchant Service Providers in the Travel Trade in Ireland: Discussion (23 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not within the scope of work of the commission. What is the risk to the merchant service providers? On a scale of one to ten, with ten being high-risk and one being low-risk, where would the commissioner put the risk? Will Ms Mannion answer that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Merchant Service Providers in the Travel Trade in Ireland: Discussion (23 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Where should the committee take this matter next? No matter who we are, for a merchant service provider to decide that 30% or another percentage of the total value of future bookings is the risk is not in line with CAR bonding levels relative to turnover. That level has broadly worked out for the past 30 years, with a couple of exceptions. Let us take the 30% figure or the €1.5...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Merchant Service Providers in the Travel Trade in Ireland: Discussion (23 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The statutory instruments have moved to 120 days. Again, this gives the merchant service providers further security in the context of our debate today. Let us consider the behaviour of the merchant service providers. On 4 May, the Department of Transport wrote to AIB Merchant Services. The Department said the Minister had received representations from licensed travel industry operators...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Merchant Service Providers in the Travel Trade in Ireland: Discussion (23 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Given the number of supports that the Government has given and put in, surely there is another route the committee can take in respect of merchant service providers. Deputy O'Rourke made reference to a proposal. I would put an amendment to it to invite in the merchant service providers. It is important that we give support to the travel industry. It is important that we support the travel...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Merchant Service Providers in the Travel Trade in Ireland: Discussion (23 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Our legislation is clear that all merchant service providers refer all chargeback claims to CAR in the event of financial collapse. Is that not correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Merchant Service Providers in the Travel Trade in Ireland: Discussion (23 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Is it not correct that the merchant service providers are better protected by the regulator and consumer legislation in Ireland?