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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: An armband that symbolises not a political statement or political comment, but acceptance, inclusivity and diversity. FIFA, the governing body of one of the biggest sporting organisations in the world, lacks leadership and courage. It is disgusting, appalling and unacceptable. I do not get pretty emotional about things in this Chamber but what are we saying when an American journalist is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Update on Issues in Aviation Sector: Engagement with Mr. Willie Walsh (16 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Chairman for inviting Mr. Walsh. I also join him in welcoming Councillor Sarah Kiely and the Chairman's other guests from Limerick. In fairness to Councillor Kiely, she has been a very strong advocate for that region, and I thank her for her work and welcome her. I thank Mr. Walsh for his work. Dublin has a disproportionate share of the Irish aviation sector, and that is a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Update on Issues in Aviation Sector: Engagement with Mr. Willie Walsh (16 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: To go back to Mr. Walsh’s comment about balanced regional development, we surely have an obligation as a State, in the case of the Cork and Dublin airport authorities, to make it attractive. It makes no sense to have people from Cork, Tipperary, Waterford and Laois driving to Dublin Airport.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Update on Issues in Aviation Sector: Engagement with Mr. Willie Walsh (16 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: And to have choice outbound.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Update on Issues in Aviation Sector: Engagement with Mr. Willie Walsh (16 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: We had that in Cork, I am sure Mr. Walsh will agree.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Update on Issues in Aviation Sector: Engagement with Mr. Willie Walsh (16 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I agree. At the same time, there is enough in the pie to ensure there is an increase in growth in airports like Cork, as an example.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Update on Issues in Aviation Sector: Engagement with Mr. Willie Walsh (16 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a fair point. I accept that and I agree with Mr. Walsh on that. In the context of the decision of the US Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, this week to impose fines on airlines in terms of customer refunds and cancelled flights - I think $7.5 million or €7.5 million was imposed on the airlines - does Mr. Walsh think that is something we should look at here in Europe?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Update on Issues in Aviation Sector: Engagement with Mr. Willie Walsh (16 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Mr. Walsh for being here today. I think it is important, if we are going to review aviation policy, to invite Mr. Walsh back. I thank the Chairman for letting me in.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Without meaning to strike a note discordant with the Cathaoirleach's remarks, I concur with Senator Horkan. As a long-standing Member of the House, I believe it is important that we do not lose the tradition of bringing the families of deceased Members to the House. We should not lose that. I am very strong on that point. I appreciate that the Covid pandemic interfered with proceedings...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (23 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: In light of the vote in the Lower House, I propose that we suspend the sitting for 15 minutes if that is agreeable.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: What does "challenge" mean, Chair?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: When is a challenge not a crisis?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: As a non-Dublin person, I thank our guests from the different companies for being here. I wish to express the frustration that Members of the Houses have. That should be obvious in light of the number of people attending the meeting. I have been provided with requests from 14 councillors and Members of the Oireachtas, who cannot be here today. With the Chairman's permission, I will make...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. We have issues and in the overall hierarchy, the NTA is responsible.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

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

Jerry Buttimer: That is a great question.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Fianna Fáil is not efficient.

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

Jerry Buttimer: How do I follow the contribution made by my colleague, Senator Conway? I welcome his contribution on the organ donation and human tissue Bill. I also welcome the approval from Cabinet today. I commend the Leader of the House, Senator Regina Doherty, who was with me on the health committee. I, too, lament that it took so long for the legislation to reach this point. Senator Conway asked...