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Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should wait until he hears what I will say next. Then he will definitely come back to me. I like Senator Gavan as a person and I have great time for him.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I heard him speaking about a lack of accountability and holding Government to account. I ask Senator Gavan, wearing both his trade union hat and his public representative hat, to hold his former president, Gerry Adams, to account. The Senator should ask Mr. Adams to apologise to the people he sullied with his video this week. I say that as a republican and as somebody who wants to have...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I will.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to speak about supports for the hospitality sector. The Acting Chairperson might guide me on where in this section I might do so.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I will be. I raised this matter under the Social Welfare Bill and will do so under that Bill again tomorrow. Given that the Minister of State, Deputy Smyth, is in the Department of Finance, it is important in the appropriation of moneys that we consider the proposal from the Irish Hotels Federation regarding how the hospitality sector is not able to avail of the employment wage support...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister back to the House in the context of employment contributions. I wish to raise two issues on this section that are not strictly related to the Social Welfare Bill but have an implication on what we are talking about this morning. The first issue is regarding the gratuity payable to members of local authorities where there is an issue in terms of their pension and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I will not get involved in this inter aliadispute. I welcome Ms Hynes and Mr. Ó Conghaile to the meeting. Ms Hynes's suitability for appointment is not in question and I wish her well in her role. She is aware of the committee's overarching discussion with Mr. Geoghegan, who appeared before the committee regarding his reappointment. The issue of sustainability is a huge challenge and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The unsustainably low level of charges was raised at the committee recently by Mr. Geoghegan. The important point is that there is an implication for the rebuilding of connectivity in a post-Covid world. There needs to some economic regulatory function in that regard. It is fair to say there is much unhappiness and disquiet regarding the Bill that is coming through the Seanad. I have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not mind which one of the witnesses answers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate Mr. Ó Conghaile's professionalism, sincerity and qualifications. There is a culture within the IAA. He has seen the emails that we have got and he has been involved in different engagements. I have known some pilots and air traffic controllers in my school days and since becoming a politician. They are not normally given to agitation. Will that culture change as a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Will the proposed corporate structure of the IAA bring about a change of culture in terms of the staff well-being, engagement and safety?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Ms Hynes's qualifications are exemplary and second to none. I have every faith in her. In her capacity as chairperson, she will need to take a hands-on approach to drive this change to bring staff with her. It is unusual for someone like Kieran Mulvey to be appointed in the way he was. Given her personal and professional background, Ms Hynes is eminently qualified. Given the importance...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I will conclude on this. Is there confusion over who regulates non-commercial operations with complex motor-powered aircraft, NCC, in Ireland? There seems to be an ongoing issue over whether it is part of the European safety agency. I ask for clarity on that please. Finally, I thank Ms Hynes for being here. She has my full support. I believe she is eminently qualified. I again appeal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: That is not in question. I am saying that pilots and others feel disconnected and removed from the decision-making process. They feel no one is listening to them or engaging with them. That is the point I am making.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Can Mr. Ó Conghaile answer the question about the NCC operations?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: There is a vote upcoming in the Seanad. My apologies for having to leave the meeting earlier. I ask Mr. Ó Conghaile to address my request for clarification in the context of the IAA and the responsibility for aeronautical data. I refer to the issue of who regulates non-commercial operations with complex motor-powered aircraft, NCC, in operations in Ireland. Memorandum No. 22, issued...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise to Mr. Ó Conghaile. I have to go to a vote and cannot stay for his reply. I will get the transcript of the proceedings. I would appreciate it if he were to reply to my question. I will be following the broadcast of the proceedings.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome our witnesses and thank them for their attendance today. I join with colleagues in commending the work of An Post staff, including our postmasters, during the pandemic. They were absolutely wonderful. Ms Bolger has served on the board of An Post since 2017 and I am happy to support her nomination as chairman today. The CEO, Mr. McRedmond, commented earlier this week on the EU...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Mr. McRedmond defended the handling charge when he spoke with Claire Byrne yesterday. He also spoke about the price of stamps potentially increasing again next year. I understand the difficulties around transport inflation. I also accept that there is a need to invest in good infrastructure and in that context, I commend An Post on the roll-out of electronic vehicles in Cork recently. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: No, but he alluded to it, in fairness.