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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I begin by congratulating the State Examinations Commission on its announcement that the leaving certificate results will be announced on 2 September. It was long overdue. I support Senator Boyhan's call for this House to have a rolling debate on health. I made a point yesterday about disability matters. It is not about bringing in the Minister for Health; the Minister for Health, Deputy...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask that the Minister for Transport comes to this House to facilitate a debate on the plans for Dublin Airport. Senator Ó Donnghaile has been slightly alarmist with what he said. The members of the Defence Forces are not going to work as security guards but will support and augment the work that is being done by the staff of the Dublin Airport Authority.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: It would be more in the Senator's line to support the workers than play politics with the issue in here. The reality is that the prevalence of Covid-19 is increasing, staff are missing, airlines across the world and in Europe are cancelling flights every day and there are strikes in parts of the world. I applaud the Dublin Airport Authority for being proactive, notwithstanding the...

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Second Stage (28 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I have the misfortune of having to follow Senator McDowell. He makes a pertinent point in two parts. I congratulate Senator Dolan on the work she has done in the committee on the Bill bur it needs further parsing and teasing out. Perhaps if Senator McDowell reviews section 68, it may answer some of his questions. I was reading this the other night. I was wondering why, to my mind and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: A Chathaoirligh, Senator Craughwell should withdraw that remark.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The remark ill behoves him.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: No. I am sorry, a Chathaoirligh, but your job is to protect people who are not here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, Senator Craughwell is making a political statement. I know that this is a political Chamber-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: -----but he is making a point about a Minister who is travelling the world.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Come on, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: You are the Chair. The Minister is not here. You know the rules about people who are not here to defend themselves better than I do. Or you should know them.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: That is not correct. The Senator should withdraw that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Deputy Leader to invite the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Humphreys, or the Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection, Deputy Joe O'Brien, to the House. I welcome the reforms announced today by the Minister with regard to the community employment, CE, scheme, the Tús scheme and the rural social scheme. Being immersed in our local communities, we all...

Seanad: Sick Leave Bill 2022: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I have a question in the context of two parts of section 5. I hear the points made by Senator Gavan. To me, the idea of protecting both the employer and the employee is important. I am asking the question in the context of pro ratasick pay. I accept that an employee who works a certain number of days, weeks and months will build up entitlements and an indemnity in terms of cover. To me,...

Seanad: Sick Leave Bill 2022: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I would hate for people watching and listening in to think that this is not an extraordinarily positive day. I take Senator Gavan’s points on board. The Minister of State is right that Senator Gavan should acknowledge that we are beginning a new chapter. As Senator Dolan rightly said, this is about access to sick pay. We must strike a balance. Senator Gavan should acknowledge that...

Seanad: Sick Leave Bill 2022: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I am just speaking from my perspective. I will go to Limerick with the Senator and he will meet the people who are being paid more than the minimum wage. That is the reality. We have today ensured that workers are protected by this. I come from a perspective that is many miles from that of Senator Burke. I may be much closer to Senator Gavan in terms of-----

Seanad: Sick Leave Bill 2022: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I would never join the Senator, but I certainly have a similar view on protecting workers rights, as does, to be fair, the Minister of State. That is what we are doing today. We are making provision. That is the fundamental point about this legislation. There is also the Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill later on. It is about ensuring that workers' conditions and...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Just to assist Senator Craughwell, section 59 is very explicit and the Minister of State has given a very clear answer this afternoon. I think we need to be able to proceed. All of us agree safety is paramount. The Bill provides as follows: it shall be the duty of the company to provide assistance and advice as the Minister may require; it shall be the duty of the company to give the...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: There is not.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: That is totally irrelevant.