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Committee on Public Petitions: Work of the European Ombudsman during Covid-19: Discussion (30 Mar 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: A number of members have raised issues which have not yet been clarified. I will not engage on them this morning in the presence of the European Ombudsman.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Airline Vouchers (19 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister is very welcome. I raise the issue of travel vouchers for customers of airlines. At the outset, I commend the Irish Travel Agents Association on its advocacy, work and representation on behalf of people. In the context of the next phase of the Covid-19 recovery plan, it is important that we have a national aviation restart plan and a comprehensive plan for the hospitality,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Airline Vouchers (19 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister's response, as well as the commitment from both Ryanair and Aer Lingus to honour the arrangements put in place for the travelling public. As the Minister said, the situation is a very difficult one and must be kept under constant review.The Government has given huge support to the aviation sector. The impact of this matter has been profound. I hope that as a follow-up...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the chairs designate and wish them well in their terms. At one level, today's meeting is a fait accompli. That underscores the need for reform of the appointments of chairs of State boards. It is no disrespect to the witnesses but this meeting is rather moot because we cannot - not that we would do so - block the appointments. I should say I am fully in support of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not individualise it, so whoever would like to reply can do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I should pay tribute to AJ Cronin of Iarnród Éireann in Cork, who is doing a tremendous job. I also pay tribute to all the staff in Bus Éireann and Iarnród Éireann in Cork.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: It is okay. I think our guests have the gist of what I want to say.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Another more practical example I should have given is the electric, high-speed rail between Barcelona and Sitges.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I will support Mr. Allen in that. To be fair, the Cork metropolitan area transport strategy is a fantastic document that must become a real living document we can all see developing. I will support Mr. Allen in that. To give his staff credit, there has been profound change. I accept that the Acela was probably a bad example for me to use but the Spanish example could be a model. I take...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Mr. Allen's statement notes that "public transport is about people – those who use it, those who are connected by it, and those who deliver it." Mr. Courtney's paper refers to the ambition of Dublin Bus "to become the mobility partner of choice". Will the transport companies describe their relationship with the National Transport Authority, NTA? How can it be improved? What are the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Mr. Courtney's curriculum vitae and rise to where he is today is testimony not only to him but to the aspiration that many of us would have in the sense that we can achieve what we want to achieve. His career achievement is something we should use more often and I congratulate Mr. Courtney for that. I have been watching him for a while and what he has achieved is significant. I am a major...

Seanad: Future of Gambling Regulation: Statements (23 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I will begin by praising the former Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, for his work prior to the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, taking office. Deputy Stanton did Trojan work. This is an issue we must grasp. It is the generational issue of our time. We have an obligation and a duty. If we are waiting on the jungle that is the gambling industry to act, we might as well forget about it....

Seanad: Future of Gambling Regulation: Statements (23 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not taking a point of order. I am entitled to make my point.

Seanad: Future of Gambling Regulation: Statements (23 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I am referring to her contribution.

Seanad: Future of Gambling Regulation: Statements (23 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The horse-racing industry and the thoroughbred breeding industry are worth jobs and money. Sinn Féin has changed its position on the horse and greyhound fund.

Seanad: Future of Gambling Regulation: Statements (23 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The point I am concluding-----

Seanad: Future of Gambling Regulation: Statements (23 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Boylan cannot have it both ways. I will conclude on this. It is important. We have unanimity on the fundamental point, which is that gambling reform is necessary. I support the endeavours of the Minister of State in that regard.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I echo and support Senator Warfield's remarks on the need for a balanced debate on sex education, and I applaud him for his remarks in the House today. I join with Senator Carrigy and others on the remarks about Andrew Geary. I know Andrew Geary. He is a tremendous father, a tremendous public servant and a huge and profoundly important advocate for his son, Callum. I commend him for his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: How do I follow that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Deputy Ó Murchú. I welcome the witnesses. Will the NTA be involved in the management of the shared e-scooter scheme, which will be similar to the public bike scheme in our major cities, or will it be left to local authorities because the NTA is too busy to be a part of it?