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Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: As Senator Casey has said quite eloquently, this is about the issue of the power transaction. The Minister of State has found his mojo, in fairness. His colleagues, the Ministers of State, Deputies Rabbitte and Troy, tabled parliamentary questions to the Minister on this matter when in opposition. What figures does the Minister of State or his Department have on VAT fraud? Deputy...

Seanad: Technological Universities Agenda: Statements (2 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar dtús báire, cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. Is lá iontach é inniu mar tá ollscoil nua á socrú i gCorcaigh agus i dTrá Lí. I welcome the Minister to the House and I congratulate him on is appointment. Today is an important day in the framework of the evolution of technological universities, with the dissolution of IT Tralee and of Cork IT...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairs Designate of the Road Safety Authority and Dublin Port: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the witnesses to the meeting and am happy to support their ratification in the roles. I ask about waiting times for driving tests, particularly around Cork. There was a list of 5,936 in October for the three Cork test centres so could that be addressed by the Road Safety Authority? It is important. The RSA's advertising campaign was brilliant and it resonated with people....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairs Designate of the Road Safety Authority and Dublin Port: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: We can do that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairs Designate of the Road Safety Authority and Dublin Port: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose that we invite the RSA delegation before the committee at a later date for a more substantive meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges for Ports arising from Brexit: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: We should let Deputy Murphy get an answer to her question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges for Ports arising from Brexit: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the witnesses. I congratulate Mr. McGettigan on his appointment as CEO of the Port of Cork and thank him for his very important contribution. I have two specific questions. Will he speak about the roll-on roll-off opportunities for Cork in avoiding the land bridge? His presentation spoke of the border control inspection post. Will he expand on that in the context of EU-Atlantic...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges for Ports arising from Brexit: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Mr. McGettigan. I ask that the committee comes back to this particular matter because of the importance of ports policy.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: We might have had our argument last week but I thank you, a Chathaoirligh, for picking both Senator Warfield and me for our Commencement matter on World AIDS Day. It is about global solidarity and shared responsibility. This morning the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council praised the Government's temporary supports and stimulus package in budget 2021. Its chairperson, Sebastian Barnes, however,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sexually Transmitted Infections (1 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: Míle Buíochas, a Chathaoirligh Gníomhaigh. I welcome the Minister of State to the House today, World AIDS Day. This is a worldwide health day with the theme of global solidarity and shared responsibility in fighting the stigma of HIV and AIDS in our country and in the world. I tabled this matter and I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing both myself and Senator Warfield to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sexually Transmitted Infections (1 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach and the Minister of State.It is important that we live up to our expectations around fast-track cities, that there is a combined collaborative approach and that we continue to be to the forefront in responding to HIV and AIDS. The funding of €450,000 announced last summer needs to be matched in future years. I hope that community-based...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Gavan in paying tribute to the late Diego Maradona. I am of the generation that admired his skills and we extend our deepest sympathies. I concur wholeheartedly with Senator Craughwell's point that there is a cohort of local authority members who are being, to borrow Senator Dooley's phrase, hollowed out by Covid-19. There is an obligation on us, a Chathaoirligh. Perhaps...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I am being very careful. I am mindful that I am not going to have a row with you now. I am being very careful.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I understand. I am being very careful in what I am saying. However, millions of euro were stolen by a person who is in jail today. The point I wish to make about the DPP, the Garda and Revenue is that if the information is correct, and we have only one side-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope you understand, a Chathaoirligh, by my term and my demeanour that I am not trying to bring the House into disrepute in any shape or form.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I will conclude by saying there is a real need for the DPP, Revenue and the Garda to explain and not to hide behind saying they do not comment on individual cases. How can a person, for 20 years plus, go unchecked by the organs of the State? I am only an ordinary person, but I can imagine how those people feel and the impact it has had on their lives.

Seanad: Reopening Ireland (Department of Health): Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Leader for having this debate, which I requested. I am glad it is broken up into two parts. Conscious of the 2,033 people who have died and the thousands of people who have tested positive, I am mindful of the gargantuan work being undertaken in our hospitals and in community care settings by our public servants.This debate is important. Earlier this week, I was walking in the...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2020: Motion (25 Nov 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister to the House and I support this motion. As we have heard, horse and greyhound funding is controversial. I understand and appreciate the sentiments of some of my colleagues. It is important, however, to put this debate in context. Sport Ireland has allocated €85 million for sport in our country, which all of us herald, promote and support. We are announcing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Broadband Connectivity and Telecommunications Issues: Eir (25 Nov 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Ms Lennon and Mr Storey to the meeting. I thank them for their presentations and for taking the questions. Any of the comments I make are not personal to the witnesses. It is fair to say that of all the utility companies, Eir is the one that exercises people a lot. I believe it needs to address huge areas arising from today's meeting. In light of Deputy Lowry and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Broadband Connectivity and Telecommunications Issues: Eir (25 Nov 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I say that in the context of Eir raising €298 million in revenue and earnings of €142 million. In my humble opinion as a customer of Eir, customer service and customer care are absolutely diabolical. I say that as a customer. A person dials a number and is asked to please punch in his or her number so Eir can remember for further queries. It does not happen in my case. That...