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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Production (22 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 1557. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the contact between his Department and the operators of the refinery (details supplied) in County Cork; the steps being taken to secure the continued operation of the refinery post-2016; the engagement held with any potential purchasers of the refinery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31912/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postal Services (22 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 1558. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will liaise with An Post to ensure that Irish postage stamps are profiled internationally at philatelic exhibitions; given the historical significance of the 1916 centenary commemorations, if he will consider Ireland’s participation in the World Stamp Show 2016 taking place in New York; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (22 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 1583. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding the service of fixed charge notices where the recipient claims in court that service was never received, his plans to amend legislation to provide for secondary service of such a notice and adjournment of court appearance instead of facilitating the person avoiding any consequences; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Regulation (22 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 1638. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to meet with providers of insurance companies to discuss recent decisions by some insurers not to take on new business where a person is seeking to insure a car aged 15 years or more; if he will ask insurers to review this decision and recognise that the NCT is the statutory provision for determining roadworthiness; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (22 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 1639. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the person responsible for developing and growing tourism in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31902/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (22 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 1640. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the contact point for airlines, tour operators and other stakeholders to discuss various regional tourism products and other industry issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31903/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (22 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 1641. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which the roles of former regional tourism authorities been integrated into Fáilte Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31904/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (22 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 1643. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way Fáilte Ireland fulfils its regional tourism development functions in the Cork region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31906/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (22 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 1642. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding the south west region, which includes counties Cork and Kerry and is the largest regional destination for tourism outside of Dublin, the plans in place to market the region as a distinct destination; if there is any one person or group of persons responsible for developing and marketing the region as a tourist destination;...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (22 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 1644. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase the number of skilled cooking staff available for the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31908/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (22 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: 1645. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reinstate modular and industry based training for cooks and chefs in order to increase the rate at which staff are trained and to meet the hospitality sector demand for such skilled staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31909/15]

Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (23 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (23 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I think I have 20 minutes. The Whip's office was on. I think the Technical Group's last speaker was Deputy Halligan, am I right?

Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (23 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I compliment the Minister and commend her for successfully piloting this Bill through the House today but, more importantly, for her work prior to the referendum. It is appropriate this morning that we pay tribute to the men and women of the Yes Equality campaign who are in the Gallery. These are people who have for a long time worked to bring the referendum to the people. The Minister,...

Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (23 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: In his absence, we could use the referendum result as a tourist benefit for the country. We could seek out people to come here.

Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (23 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: That is what I am saying, yes. The Deputy has a fine hotel in his constituency which we could use for weddings, wedding fairs and stag nights.

Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (23 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: The message we sent was a positive and welcoming one and I hope our tourism sector can build on it because there is economic potential. In the Minister’s capacity as Minister for Justice and Equality, I hope she will work with other countries to bring equality. As long as we see inequality in parts of the world where people’s human rights are being denied, particularly...

Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: In discussing acute health care, we spend much of our time trying to find ways to solve immediate problems. Very often, front-line staff, management, administrators, Ministers and HSE officials are firefighting to make our system and facilities work in the interests of patients. We all agree that firefighting alone is not enough. We must plan for the future and put in place a framework...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Business of Joint Committee (24 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: May I remind members, witnesses and those in the Visitors Gallery to turn off mobile telephones or switch them to airplane mode as it affects the broadcasting and sound equipment. Our meeting today is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the development of national maternity services and infrastructure in Ireland. I welcome Dr. Sam Coulter-Smith, Master of the Rotunda...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: National Maternity Services and Infrastructure: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome our witnesses and thank them for being here. The issue of maternity services is one that the committee had prioritised but, for different reasons, it was put to one side. We are looking forward to our discussion this morning. I draw the attention of witnesses to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in...