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

Jerry Buttimer: That is not fair.

Seanad: Sick Leave Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I acknowledge it is about striking a balance.As my colleagues, Senators Seery Kearney, Currie and Maria Byrne, have said, we have been engaging with the Local Jobs Alliance. From talking to constituents who own and operate small and medium-sized enterprises, we understand there is a concern about the costs of this to the employer as well. I know I spoke earlier about the employee, and it...

Seanad: Sick Leave Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State should be given credit for the way in which he supports small and medium enterprises. It is important that the Government offers support to small and medium enterprise owners and employers because they are the backbone of our communities. Without them, we would have a very different economic outlook today. On the wider picture of the summer economic statement and the...

Seanad: Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome and thank members of SIPTU. As Senator Seery Kearney said, we are here because of a collective effort and the input of so many. Senator Gavan's tips Bill was a starting point and it acted as a catalyst. In fairness to the Minister of State, Deputy English, and the Tánaiste, there was engagement and a willingness to listen to what we are speaking about. Senator Seery Kearney...

Seanad: Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not mind paying but - I mean this with the best intention - I actually have a fear of paying a tip in a bill using a card and I actually refuse to do so. I know I am old school and old fashioned and I put my hand up but Senator Casey's contribution reinforces that principle in my mind and my continued determination not to do that. There is a myriad of reasons that we will not go into...

Seanad: Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State made a point that I think that is something that we, as a Government, should work on. The Minister of State is being very proactive and progressive in the work permit area as is the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Deputy Harris, in the whole area of apprenticeships. Yesterday the Minister, Deputy Harris, announced a new...

Seanad: Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I still believe in this though.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: On what is International Day of Parliamentarism I join Senator Hoey in calling for us to redouble our efforts to ensure that members of staff in the Oireachtas, in particular secretarial assistants, receive an urgent pay upgrade.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: That is something we in this Chamber should all keep to the forefront of our minds. I would welcome a debate on transport, as requested by other Senators. This morning, the NTA published, for public consultation, details the preferred route options for the 12 sustainable transport corridors under BusConnects in Cork. The consultation period begins today and will run until 9 September. It...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Motion (30 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees to the amendment made by the Dáil consequential on its agreement to Seanad amendment No. 48.

Seanad: Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Motion for Earlier Signature (30 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022 changed from Regulation of Providers of Building Works Bill 2022 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date...

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I have a question on the process of removing the chief executive. Why did we not go with a provision for a two thirds majority of the board? I appreciate that section 22(4)(b) there is the issue of natural justice, which I support fully. I am nonetheless curious why we did not go with a two thirds majority rather than a simple and straight majority, which could potentially split the...

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise if I have not read this right here. In the appeal of the dismissal or removal of a chief executive, I presume the board members who are party to the appointment initially may not be part of that process.

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I am curious about that. It is not an important point but I know that, for example, in the GAA the people who made the decision about the suspension of a person do not sit on the appeals board. Is that the process here?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I must leave. There is a vote in the Seanad.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh. I join in welcoming Ms Cara Hunter, MLA, to the House and I commend her on her courage and bravery not just in her political life but in her personal life. Cuirim míle fáilte roimpi inniu chuig Seanad Éireann. I rise today predominantly to ask for the Minister of State with responsibility for disability to come to the House to discuss...

Seanad: European Directive on Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation: Motion (5 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. On behalf of the Fine Gael Party, I concur wholeheartedly with Senator Horkan's remarks. It is critically important that we send a message from the House that we support this important legislation. It is extraordinary that it has to be introduced in the context of what is happening in many parts of the world. It is about safeguarding the...

Seanad: EirGrid, Electricity and Turf (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (5 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State is very welcome to the debate on this very important legislation. As my colleague, Senator Murphy, has said, the issue of energy security and supply is one that will be critical. The backdrop to this debate is the words and comments of the European Commissioner, Ms Mairéad McGuinness, who raised the prospect and possibility of fuel rationing in the winter....