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Seanad: Future of Gambling Regulation: Statements (23 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not taking a point of order. I am entitled to make my point.

Seanad: Future of Gambling Regulation: Statements (23 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I am referring to her contribution.

Seanad: Future of Gambling Regulation: Statements (23 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The horse-racing industry and the thoroughbred breeding industry are worth jobs and money. Sinn Féin has changed its position on the horse and greyhound fund.

Seanad: Future of Gambling Regulation: Statements (23 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The point I am concluding-----

Seanad: Future of Gambling Regulation: Statements (23 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Boylan cannot have it both ways. I will conclude on this. It is important. We have unanimity on the fundamental point, which is that gambling reform is necessary. I support the endeavours of the Minister of State in that regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the chairs designate and wish them well in their terms. At one level, today's meeting is a fait accompli. That underscores the need for reform of the appointments of chairs of State boards. It is no disrespect to the witnesses but this meeting is rather moot because we cannot - not that we would do so - block the appointments. I should say I am fully in support of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not individualise it, so whoever would like to reply can do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I should pay tribute to AJ Cronin of Iarnród Éireann in Cork, who is doing a tremendous job. I also pay tribute to all the staff in Bus Éireann and Iarnród Éireann in Cork.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: It is okay. I think our guests have the gist of what I want to say.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Another more practical example I should have given is the electric, high-speed rail between Barcelona and Sitges.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I will support Mr. Allen in that. To be fair, the Cork metropolitan area transport strategy is a fantastic document that must become a real living document we can all see developing. I will support Mr. Allen in that. To give his staff credit, there has been profound change. I accept that the Acela was probably a bad example for me to use but the Spanish example could be a model. I take...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Mr. Allen's statement notes that "public transport is about people – those who use it, those who are connected by it, and those who deliver it." Mr. Courtney's paper refers to the ambition of Dublin Bus "to become the mobility partner of choice". Will the transport companies describe their relationship with the National Transport Authority, NTA? How can it be improved? What are the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Mr. Courtney's curriculum vitae and rise to where he is today is testimony not only to him but to the aspiration that many of us would have in the sense that we can achieve what we want to achieve. His career achievement is something we should use more often and I congratulate Mr. Courtney for that. I have been watching him for a while and what he has achieved is significant. I am a major...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Airline Vouchers (19 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister is very welcome. I raise the issue of travel vouchers for customers of airlines. At the outset, I commend the Irish Travel Agents Association on its advocacy, work and representation on behalf of people. In the context of the next phase of the Covid-19 recovery plan, it is important that we have a national aviation restart plan and a comprehensive plan for the hospitality,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Airline Vouchers (19 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister's response, as well as the commitment from both Ryanair and Aer Lingus to honour the arrangements put in place for the travelling public. As the Minister said, the situation is a very difficult one and must be kept under constant review.The Government has given huge support to the aviation sector. The impact of this matter has been profound. I hope that as a follow-up...

Committee on Public Petitions: Work of the European Ombudsman during Covid-19: Discussion (30 Mar 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Cúirim fáilte roimh an ombudsman. In November, the ombudsman published a report on the procurement of faulty face masks and the lack of co-ordination and transparency in regard to their supply and the contract. Was there a reply from the European Union?

Committee on Public Petitions: Work of the European Ombudsman during Covid-19: Discussion (30 Mar 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I think the contract with the European Union was worth approximately €1.5 billion. Did the EU follow up with the ombudsman on that?

Committee on Public Petitions: Work of the European Ombudsman during Covid-19: Discussion (30 Mar 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: It may not necessarily have been Ms O'Reilly and I may stand corrected on the issue. I agree with her regarding face masks. There has been a rolling change of position in respect of them. Did she make the ECDC aware of her personal view on face masks at the time?

Committee on Public Petitions: Work of the European Ombudsman during Covid-19: Discussion (30 Mar 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: That is fine. I thank Ms O'Reilly for her excellent presentation and her ongoing work. When she was based in Ireland, I dealt with her office on a number of occasions and her staff were fantastic. I thank her for her communication with me, as a parliamentarian. She might comment on the impact of the virus on the work of the European Union and on its future. She spoke about the European...

Committee on Public Petitions: Work of the European Ombudsman during Covid-19: Discussion (30 Mar 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Mr. O'Sullivan has sent me the information I was seeking. I thank him for that. Will Ms O'Reilly comment on the transparency between the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and our policing authorities in the context of people's fundamental civil and human rights?