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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Mr. Willie Walsh was before the committee a couple of weeks ago. Mr. O'Leary struck a very similar theme in his presentation in the context of Dublin. It will be no surprise to Mr. O'Leary, given I am from Cork, that I will raise an issue with his presentation in the context of Cork, Shannon and other regional airports. What can the committee do to broaden the appeal of airports such as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Mr. O'Leary's previous employee, Mr. Jacobs, is taking over the new role as chair of DAA. I wish him well and propose we invite him, we he takes up tenure, to come before the committee. Will his experience of the aviation industry be a help or a burden to the DAA?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Mr. O'Leary has repeatedly raised the €200 million tunnel. Will he explain to members of the committee, people watching and those who are here from the media and reporting on the meeting the import of this tunnel and what it will do for the travelling public in Dublin Airport?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that just Mr. O'Leary's view or is it a universal view?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Has Ryanair articulated that formally to the DAA as well?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Mr. O'Leary and Mr. Wilson for being here. I wish them well and I hope Ryanair concludes that deal in Cork because it is very much needed for our city and county.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: How can we help to inform a different approach with regard to the 60% coming into Dublin? Mr. O'Leary and Mr. Walsh said the same thing.

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...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.We should let bygones be bygones because today is a good day. I congratulate the Government on its decision. In the good mood I am in today, I also welcome the decision by the Cabinet to defer until July the ridiculous proposal by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, to increase toll charges. I ask that the Cabinet ensure that increase is not carried through in July....

Seanad: Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (29 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for being here. As he said, it is important we get this Bill passed. It is critically important to our businesses, economy and people. It is about the protection of jobs, ensuring our economy and businesses have access to credit and I welcome the Minister of State's speech and contribution. It is extraordinary in that little did we think we...

Seanad: Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (29 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Tomorrow.

Seanad: Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (29 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I move that the House suspend until 4.30 p.m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: May I make a comment? I compliment the Chairman on the alacrity with which he arranged this meeting. It is an important issue and it highlights the importance of our committee system. The Chairman should take a bow for what he has done.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Will Mr. Walsh address the issue of the level of uncertainty in his presentation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: What does Mr. Walsh mean when he says they will do their level best?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome our witnesses and thank them for being here, In fairness, while I was critical of the increase last week in the Seanad and today, the engagement so far is heartening and the Chair is right that time is of the essence. I raise one note of discord the timing was insensitive and it struck a very wrong note with many hard-pressed motorists. I ask that TII reflect on that. When...