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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Mr. Kingston to the meeting and thank him for his advocacy. Everything that has been asked has been answered by Mr. Kingston. He certainly spoke about the issue of transparency and safety. What would failure to hold this meeting result in exactly? In the context of marine accident investigation, if Mr. Kingston had a wish list of what we should say to the Minister for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Is Mr. Kingston suggesting something along the lines of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister. I will not take up all that time because everything has been encapsulated. What we are trying to achieve collectively is to restore confidence in the independence and greater transparency of the Marine Casualty Investigation Board. Many people who have suffered the trauma of losing loved ones are unhappy. The European Commission referral of Ireland to the European...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jan 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I join the Cathaoirleach in paying tribute to our former colleague, Professor Brian Hillery, on his tragic death. Ar dheis láimh Dé go raibh a anam dílis. I ask the Leader to facilitate a debate next week on the Government's Covid-19 plan. The people have found this third lockdown much more challenging than other ones. Therefore, there is an onus on the Government to level...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Customs Checks Post Brexit: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I will not keep the committee long. I thank the witnesses for their presence today. Everybody seems to be making contradictory statements. The important point is that there is consultation. If we get anything from today's meeting, it should be that there needs to be real consultation and engagement. Does Revenue accept the statements of the hauliers that there are disjointed customs...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I offer my congratulations to Senator Bacik and her new husband, Alan, on their marriage. It took her long enough. It took Miriam Lord to tell us. I genuinely wish her, Alan and their daughters every happiness and congratulate them. I apologise for springing that on her.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I am not going to rain on the good mood this morning in the House but Senator Ó Donnghaile is correct. The nation holds its breath in the context of Brexit and the relationship between us as a people and Covid-19.There is a need for the Government to bring clarity and certainty, and not to allow fear and wonder to continue over the Christmas period. Shops, pubs and gastropubs have...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2020: Second Stage (18 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and congratulate him on his elevation. I will begin on a discordant note, although the responsible Minister is not present. I wish to raise two issues. We all support the Appropriation Bill, which is an important parliamentary fixture, as Senator Kyne stated. It is normally taken on the last sitting day of the legislative calendar and gives the...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to respond to the Minister of State's remarks regarding councillors' pay and conditions. Schedule 1 at Vote 34 refers to the allocation of moneys to the office of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, "including grants to Local Authorities, grants and other expenses in connection with housing, water services, miscellaneous schemes, subsidies,grants and payment of...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: Can I make a point by way of clarification? The reason I mentioned Deputy Michael McGrath is that he is the Minister responsible. It is lying in his Department and I-----

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not disagree with Senator Casey; it should have been sorted out years ago but was not. The point I am making is that the Minister with responsibility is the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. That is the context in which I referenced Deputy Michael McGrath.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: It is disappointing. I agree with the Chairman's remarks in the context of their not coming in. I propose the Chairman makes public their correspondence or engagement with the committee, or the lack thereof.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the witnesses. Mr. O'Callaghan referred to 747s at Shannon and Cork. Cork Airport might query that. It is important that we have collaboration. How would Mr. Drennan describe the collaboration to avoid the disruption that he speaks about? Can he explain to the people who are watching or listening at home, in simple terms, the real potential impact that could happen? The Cork...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: Please explain.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: Was there any consultation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: What are Mr. Drennan's members saying to me?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: That is why I asked Mr. Drennan my questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I am concerned that the advertisement campaign about being Brexit ready has gone over the heads of people and I thank Mr. Drennan for his contribution.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senators McDowell, Murphy and Sherlock in asking the Deputy Leader to facilitate a debate on the issue of vaccination. Many of us have been very supportive of the vaccine regime for a long time. We do not need to be told to sign a pledge to support vaccination. It is imperative that we show leadership collectively and that we dispel urgently the myth around vaccination. Vaccination...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Credit Unions (15 Dec 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to share time with Senator Ahearn. I propose that he takes one minute of my time.