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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Is it unusual that cabin crew have not been given dates by Aer Lingus? It is important that the crew are given certainty.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The fundamental point is that Cork could be next. As we have heard, we must be careful of the knock-on effect. That is why it is important that Aer Lingus is held to account.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Industry (15 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State. I endorse what Senator Timmy Dooley has said. It is imperative and incumbent upon the Government to ensure we maintain connectivity as an island nation. It is time for a real hands-on approach from the Government to engage with an all-embracing travel and aviation sector, and that includes the airlines, the airports, the staff, the travel agents,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Industry (15 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State's response in itself was fantastic but, as Senator Dooley rightly said, we now need the aviation recovery task force to be re-established with a clear remit. As the Minister of State correctly stated, it will take time to drive a plan for the recovery of the aviation sector.

Seanad: Conference on the Future of Europe: Oireachtas Delegation Members (15 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: For the benefit of the House, why has no Member of the Upper House been included in that delegation?

Seanad: Conference on the Future of Europe: Oireachtas Delegation Members (15 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabh mo leithscéal. Sorry, I did not hear that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: An Post (9 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Mr. McRedmond and Ms Byrne. I thank members of An Post, including the Irish Postmasters Union and staff, for the work they have done during the pandemic. Ms Byrne mentioned scale payments in her contribution. There is a significant concern that postmasters will lose income. She might explain to me how they will not lose income because I have been told that they could face a cut of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: An Post (9 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I have two final questions in the context of the presentations. The post office cannot cross-sell lottery products as was mentioned. As regards An Post, consolidation means closure in many cases. From talking to postmasters at local level and An Post staff, many do not share Mr. McRedmond's optimism about the future. They are concerned about the change. I hope that his vision is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: An Post (9 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Ms Byrne and Mr. McRedmond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: An Post (9 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. Finally, I thank An Post staff again. They were exceptional in the pandemic.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The Cathaoirleach celebrated Luxembourg. I wish to celebrate LGBT Pride Month, which takes place every year in the month of June. Traditionally, people across the world celebrate with joyful and colourful abandon.However, because of a combination of Covid-19 and some draconian laws that have been passed, to which I will come in a minute, there is some fear and retraction of celebration. I...

Seanad: Aviation Sector: Statements (21 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order-----

Seanad: Aviation Sector: Statements (21 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should acknowledge in the context of American aviation being fully reopened, transatlantic travel has not been reopened by the American aviation authority.

Seanad: Aviation Sector: Statements (21 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Let us be clear. If we are going to have a debate on aviation, let us do it on the basis of the facts and not on the basis of dúirt bean liom go ndúirt bean léi.

Seanad: Aviation Sector: Statements (21 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator did not offend me but if he wants to have a debate he should have it on the basis of the facts. The American aviation authority has not opened international travel to Europe.

Seanad: Aviation Sector: Statements (21 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: European passengers cannot travel to the United States of America-----

Seanad: Aviation Sector: Statements (21 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Let us have a debate on the facts.

Seanad: Aviation Sector: Statements (21 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: We will be fair to him. The Cathaoirleach represents an area where tourism is affected and he should be supporting his area as well.

Seanad: Aviation Sector: Statements (21 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, to the House. Like Senator Dooley, I welcome the Minister's contribution and her decision to seek a pilot on antigen testing. I agree with other speakers that this should have been done by NPHET as part of the review of the Ferguson report. Those of us who are members of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications...