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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Policy (30 Sep 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Cathaoirleach and the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, for being here and I congratulate her on her appointment. This is an important debate about, as the task force said, the protecting of public health but also the rebuilding of consumer confidence and regional and international connectivity. Cork and all of our airports operate in an open economy and we are an island...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Policy (30 Sep 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I am being parochial, but it is important that Cork Airport would be added to the existing regional airports OPEX scheme because it has been excluded up to now. I agree with Senator Dooley that connectivity is critical. If one looks at the potential of Ryanair in terms of Cork Airport, 80% of the flights are gone. That is 100 jobs between pilots and cabin crew. This is an ongoing issue on...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Policy (30 Sep 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: This is too important to have it shoehorned.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Policy (30 Sep 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I have asked for a debate-----

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Policy (30 Sep 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: -----on transport. We need a bigger and wider debate.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Sep 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: The Cathaoirleach should chair proceedings properly.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Sep 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, Senator Craughwell named a former Member and the Secretary General of a Department who are not here to defend themselves. The Cathaoirleach should have called him out on that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Sep 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: He is not entitled to name people who are not able to defend themselves.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Sep 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: Ask the Clerk of the Seanad.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Sep 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I join with other speakers in asking the Minister for Transport to come to the House to have a debate on the decision by Bus Éireann regarding its intercity Expressway service, in particular, the route from Cork to Dublin.If we believe in the principle and the value of public service and public transport, we should debate and discuss this decision, not just in this House but also at the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I join you, a Chathaoirligh, in commending the men and women of Óglaigh na hÉireann who have served with the United Nations. I particularly salute the brave soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty. I ask the Deputy Leader to arrange a debate on the HSE's winter plan which was announced this week. There is an urgent need for a debate in the House on bed capacity,...

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senator Boyhan on his contribution. We should accept his bona fides and those of Senator McDowell. In the time I have got to know her, I have found the Minister of State to be one of the most honourable people in politics. The backdrop to this Bill relates to what she said about having the right tree in the right place. If we are serious about afforestation, let us listen to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Sep 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I second Senator Conway's amendment. I agree with Senator McDowell that it is important that the House would debate the regulations and that we also hold people to account. I join Senator Dooley in calling for a debate next week on the aviation sector. I raised this matter in the House prior to the summer recess and I do so again today conscious that Government is to announce a further...

Seanad: State Airports (Shannon Group) (Amendment) Bill 2020: First Stage (18 Sep 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I second the proposal.

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (18 Sep 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I dtús báire, déanaim fíorchomhghairdeas le mo chara, an Leas-Chathaoirleach nua, Seanadóir Seosamh Ó Raghallaigh. I congratulate the Senator on his elevation. I hope his tenure is longer than mine. I wish him every success and pledge to him my full co-operation. We have had the pleasure of contesting two Seanad elections on the same panel and never once was...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: How does one follow that? I will not rant so Members should not worry. There is merit in Senator O'Sullivan's suggestion. We are in a parliamentary democracy and we represent the people who put us here, whether they are the electorate for the Lower House or councillors, among others, in the Seanad. The Parliament's groups have voting strengths according to the votes received. I raise the...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020: Second Stage (31 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I congratulate the Minister of State on his appointment and wish him well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senators Byrne and Lombard in asking that consideration be given to re-establish the Brexit committee. In speaking about something dear to the Cathaoirleach's heart, Senator Lombard spoke about the need to have some connection between the Seanad and local government. It is our last week in session but it is important that the Government, in conjunction with the acting Chief Medical...

Seanad: Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Keogan missed her slot. I will give her the eight minutes to which she is entitled and then call on Senator Dooley.

Seanad: Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. This is very important legislation. It is also important to note some of the remarks made by Senators Keogan and Carrigy - I will echo them - on the help to-buy-scheme and the concerns being expressed to the effect that second-hand houses or older houses are not included in the scheme. People who want to buy are coming to us and, as...