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

Jerry Buttimer: Then in some cases there is a permanent closure and-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, but surely if that is the case the model An Post is employing may not be deemed successful. I have a post office where I cannot understand why - I am aware the postmaster retired and nobody would take up the contract, but is it the case An Post is not offering enough to the people involved with respect to their need to make money and be able to manage the business so they can have an...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Okay.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Yes and I accept the post office network, not just in Ireland but across many parts of the world, faces huge challenges. In North America there is a huge issue around the post office system. I thank the An Post officials for being here. It is important we continue our engagement. We are very fortunate our post office network that is still in existence is doing a tremendous job. I thank...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I join the Deputy Leader in asking the Leader to facilitate a debate on the Defence Forces. This is a very positive day for the Defence Forces. I commend my colleague and friend, the Minister for Foreign Affairs on his pioneering work regarding the Commission on the Future of the Defence Forces. As Senator Chambers rightly said, there is a proposal to increase spending from €1.1...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Well said.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (12 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister to the House. I commend this piece of legislation. At a time when we are told that Government does not understand the cost of living crisis and is not in tune with the people, is it not extraordinary then that the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, brought a piece of legislation to improve access to healthcare into the House today? As Senator Conway rightly said, it eases...

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (12 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (12 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendment No. 1 in the names of Senators Gavan, Boylan, Warfield and Ó Donnghaile has been ruled out of order as there is a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to take Report Stage?

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: They are moving to the centre, in any event.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I endorse the comments made by Senators Carrigy and Martin in asking that the Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Deputy Chambers, is invited in here for a debate on the future of Irish boxing. Notwithstanding the reasons pertaining to the decisions made at the EGM last weekend, those of us who love boxing and support the sport are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, will the Leas-Chathaoirleach explain that because I do not understand? What is the import of Senator Craughwell's suggestion?