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Seanad: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Statements (4 Oct 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister to the House. I commend him on his stewardship of his Department and on the publication of the commission report. I acknowledge the roles of the former Minister of State, Deputy Kehoe, and former Government Chief Whip in the House, Gabrielle McFadden, who is a strong champion of the Defence Forces. Our collective pride in the Defence Forces, as articulated by many of...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I concur with the request of Senator Casey for a debate, not just on the 9% VAT rate but on hospitality and tourism. It is interesting that, post Covid, there has been an interest in and pent-up demand for tourism globally, which has flatlined in the middle of this year. I raised the issue of the 9% VAT rate before the budget. It is important that, as we enter a critical period for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Early Childhood Care and Education (6 Oct 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I would like to welcome the students. The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth who is present is responsible for many aspects of their lives. The issue I am raising is to do with young children, specifically, the pre-school in the Morning Star National School, Ballyphenane, County Cork, and the fact the pre-school has not be reopened. I thank the Minister for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Early Childhood Care and Education (6 Oct 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister for being here and for his response. I accept there was an ongoing issue with some of the documentation. My understanding, however, is that all this has now been rectified. Issues were addressed in respect of fire safety and planning and all the requisite documents were submitted. From talking to the people involved, I believe all these aspects were addressed. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome our Acting Leader to the House. Yesterday, the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland held a briefing in Buswells Hotel for Members of the Oireachtas around the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill and the medium-term Future of Media Commission report. I think we all recognise that local radio plays a huge and important role in urban and rural communities across Ireland. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Did Senator Gavan acknowledge that the pensions issue has been resolved?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: It was.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Wrong again. The Senator is misleading the House.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Oct 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister to the House and commend him on his stewardship of the Bill thus far, for his engagement and the quality of that engagement. I know Senator Horkan referred to the 2021 Bill, but the fact that the Minister brought amendments in the Lower House underscores the importance of this Bill. We are committed to this legislation. My friend and colleague, Senator Boyhan, raised...

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Oct 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise. He deserves credit for the role he has played with the National Council for the Blind of Ireland in educating us and for showing us how we should actively listen to the concerns of visually impaired members of the public who use our footpaths. Despite what Senator Horkan said about scaremongering, some people are genuinely concerned about e-scooters on paths. I thank the...

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Oct 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I think it will be. The Minister is safe enough with us.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Oct 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Or even a Monday to Friday train.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Oct 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: It makes no sense not to have it.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Oct 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: In fairness, the Minister does.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Oct 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Next Tuesday.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Leader to facilitate a debate with the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, on the HSE winter plan. The €169 million plan was announced yesterday, yet today we were told by Liam Woods from the HSE, who spoke on the national broadcaster, that the recruitment process to hire a consultant from beginning to end takes up to 40 weeks. We all agree that 40 weeks from...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: What is the Chair proposing with regard to amendment No. a4a?

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Amendment No. a4a relates to section 75 and amendment No. b4a relates to section 76.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: On Senator Craughwell's last point, enactment of this legislation can be facilitated by him right now and by not calling votes.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: In the context of the debate on these two amendments, there is a lot of commonality, a shared goal and a collective objective. This week we saw from the documentary on Tuskar Rock that aviation safety is paramount, and I commend everyone who was involved in creating the documentary. In the interests of bringing everyone with us and to bring a shared commonality, and the Minister of State...