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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I was not looking for a file this time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The point made by the Chairman about the context of this review is important. I suggest that in our private meeting we discuss the remarks made by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Michael McGrath. First of all, the plan is being extended to 2027-30. Second, the Minister said in October that the existing budgets may not cover the ultimate costs of mega infrastructure...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff (12 Feb 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State. The issue of public health doctors is an important one in our community, notwithstanding Senator Mullen's remarks. There have been numerous reports recommending a restructuring of the public health medicine scheme and specialists are awaiting consultant status. The Crowe Horwath report was the most recently commissioned and was published in January 2020....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff (12 Feb 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: My information is that the talks are at an impasse and the IMO has walked out. The Crowe Horwath report stipulated that the training of a cohort of specialists in public health medicine should be at a standard recognised internationally and equivalent to other medical specialties. I appreciate the commitment of the Minister of State. Specialists in public health medicine and medical...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The topic that is on many people's lips this morning is the decision of the ASTI to withdraw from talks on the leaving certificate, which Senator O'Loughlin raised earlier. As a former teacher, I understand where ASTI is coming from regarding calculated grades. We need perspective in this debate but, as Senator O'Loughlin said, to walk out of talks is wrong.I would appeal to the ASTI to...

Seanad: Mental Health and Covid-19: Statements (12 Feb 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Mental Health and Covid-19: Statements (12 Feb 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Mental Health and Covid-19: Statements (12 Feb 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State and commend her on her work. The welfare of people is important to us as a collective and also individually. The important point all Members can make today is that there is significant investment, but there is a need, as Senator Mullen correctly said, to teach people resilience. In that regard, I ask the Minister of State for her co-operation on the need for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome our guests and thank them for the presentations. I want to ask Mr. Meade, in the context of his contribution in terms of the Cork line rehabilitation project, will he clarify the position on track laying, the facilitation of journey times and what that means for the customer? In the context of high-speed electrification, what can we expect and how will we see Cork to Dublin...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish Mr. McGettigan well. It was a good choice by Mr. Mullins and the board.

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (Resumed) (19 Feb 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for being here. My remarks are predicated on the fact that I do not doubt his sincerity or integrity in any shape or form. I come to this debate conscious of the fact that this report which was commissioned is seen by many people as being insensitive to their needs and lived experience. It has an impact that really cannot be measured in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the witnesses for their attendance. Given the impact that Covid-19 is having on the economic fortunes of the country, what impact will it have on funding for the new national development plan? Mr. Spratt spoke about the issue of remote working. What impact will that have on the national development plan?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: As regards international connectivity, given the impact Covid-19 has had on us from both a tourism and aviation perspective, has there been discussions in Government and in Mr. Spratt’s Department as to how Cork and Shannon Airports can be enhanced vis-à-visDublin Airport? We need to see investment in our airports and in our ports, as we have seen from Brexit. We are an island...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: My final question is to Mr. Spratt, again. In the context of his reply, which I welcome, has any consideration been given to the resurrection of the aviation recovery task force which reported last summer. As we know, things have changed significantly since then. Has the Department given any thought to having a new recovery task force? I wish to thank Mr. Spratt for his time this afternoon.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I also welcome Senator Norris back to the House. Cumann Lúthchleas Gael begins its annual convention today. I congratulate and wish the new uachtarán tofa, the incoming president, Mr. Larry McCarthy, every success. He is the first overseas president of the GAA, although he is not from overseas. He is from my club in Bishopstown in Cork and on behalf of the club, I congratulate...

Seanad: Covid-19 (Aviation): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Chathaoirleach and I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Her contribution underlines the difficulties that the aviation and airline sector feels and is experiencing at present. We were on the precipice of Covid-19 this time last year. Prior to that, Ireland was renowned as a hub for the aviation industry with 50% of leased aircraft connected to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019 (2 Mar 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank our witnesses for attending and for their presentations. We are all frustrated by the delays. I have received emails about this, including one from a young man who applied to take the driver theory test on 27 July last year but is still waiting. Like Senator Dooley, I wonder if we could be more innovative and expeditious in our approach to driver testing and essential driving...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019 (2 Mar 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: In the submission to the Department before Christmas the RSA referred to recruiting 80 testers on 18-month contracts and continuing overtime until December 2021, which it did, or recruiting 100 testers on 18-month contracts and ceasing overtime from July 2021. Could these be broken down into shorter term contracts to hire additional testers? With regard to the driver theory test, Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019 (2 Mar 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Could it not be done faster?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019 (2 Mar 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I will give Mr. Naughton an example. One person who contacted me lives in Cork city and had booked a driver theory test for 27 July 2020. The earliest appointment available to him was 31 January in Ennis or 16 February in 2021 in Cork. These dates were cancelled due to level 5 restrictions and he has now been given a new date of 2 June 2021. My driving licence expired in the middle of...