Results 20,181-20,200 of 24,376 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Industry (5 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for her response, and in particular, the last line of her response in which she stated that her Department is open and assessing options for further supports. At the launch in Cork of the Ryanair base and new flights, Mr. Eddie Wilson remarked that Dublin Airport could see a fall in Ryanair passenger numbers by 35% next summer, as the DAA traffic recovery scheme...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senator McGreehan on her initiative. I am happy to change my tie to pink. I missed the memo.I ask the Cathaoirleach and Leader for a debate on foreign affairs in the coming weeks, in particular in light of our membership of the United Nations Security Council and given that we, as an island nation, share the values of peace and of upholding human rights and international law. It...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to comment on this section, in the context of the articles of association and the appointment by the Minister. It is important that in the overarching debate we have and will have on aviation policy, that there is a reflection on the composition of the board of the Dublin Airport Authority and that there would be a recognition and an acknowledgement that there are airports beyond...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: That is correct. One may argue the point and say that I am being very parochial and I take the point in the spirit that it is being made by Senator Boylan, but I am making this point. I have every confidence in the Dublin Airport Authority and great respect and admiration for its chief executive, Dalton Philips. However, I am of the view that the second busiest airport in the country is...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The issue of appointments is a bugbear of mine and I know Senator Craughwell will agree with me. In this case, it is about Members of the Oireachtas and Members of the European Parliament. If a member of a local authority is considered for an appointment, he or she should not be overlooked just because he or she is a member of a local authority. In other legislation, we have precluded...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Those of us who are members of the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications have received a number of emails. You may not have had knowledge that the culture within the IAA was not good. However, when you investigate and speak to people, you become cognisant of it. To be fair, that is not the fault of the Minister of State. I do not necessarily think that the amendment put forward...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State's reply gives us an answer in the context of what we can achieve. The Minister of State's bona fides should be accepted on this. There is a win in terms of a new board, a new independent regulator, a new CEO and stakeholder engagement. The Minister of State and the Minister, Deputy Ryan, should meet with a representative body of air traffic controllers because there...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope that she will.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I acknowledge the Minister of State's response but the in-house mediation has failed and there is no confidence. The Joint Committee on Transport and Communications has proposed that an independent mediator should be appointed. She can correct me if I am wrong but I understand that Fórsa is willing to come to the table. The Government should intervene and say that there is an issue...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: At 10.30 a.m tomorrow.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (6 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister to the House. He has had a busy morning. I watched him attending the meeting of the Joint Committee on Health. It is important we continue to pioneer reform. I commend him on the appointment of the two new chairs of Sláintecare. His presentation this morning to the committee is one we should reflect upon as opposed to some of the populist commentary we have...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I pay tribute and join my colleagues in lamenting the loss of Paddy Maloney. He was an extraordinarily talented person and musician who brought music to a new level. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. I join my colleague, Senator Conway, in his remarks on the budgetary process. Budget day is now redundant. In this House, we created a budgetary oversight committee for the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: It was extraordinary no members of the Opposition were in the House for the budget speech last night. Nobody was here.