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

Jerry Buttimer: I ask that TII engage with the hauliers on this. On the radio earlier, Mr. Drennan was quite clear in his stance on the issue of the use of the concession that is available to them.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I propose that TII do that. It is important. Have the reduced toll fares for electric vehicles commenced? If they have not, where are we in the context of that particular scheme of tagging?

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

Jerry Buttimer: Has this been communicated to the regular user who has a toll tag on the car and who drives through the toll in Fermoy or Portlaoise, a route on which I travel every day?

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

Jerry Buttimer: Whose responsibility is it to let people know they can avail of it? Is TII responsible?

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

Jerry Buttimer: I ask that TII review this. TII has no idea if the motorist has an electric car. Does TII not get that information? For example, I have a toll tag on my car. If I change my car, I must renew my tag. Is Mr. Masterson saying that I have to opt in?

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

Jerry Buttimer: Could we look at the process? In fairness to the toll tag I am a big believer in that. For me, as a motorist, it is a fantastic facility to be able to use. I do not mind paying and I am lucky that I can pay the amount per month, whatever way TII uses to take it out. It is a great system. We have had the conversation with Deputy O'Rourke and the Chairman. The whole process seems...

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

Jerry Buttimer: Obviously, people were off the roads because of Covid. The volume of traffic was reduced and, as a result, the income coming in was significantly reduced. Was any levy or penalty imposed on TII in the context of its PPP contracts with the toll companies?

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

Jerry Buttimer: My overarching point is that we are in a crisis. We have the cost-of-living emergency. We have the war in Ukraine, which is having an adverse affect on everything. These are not normal times. I heard Mr. Masterson's comments about the different processes that TII has undertaken, but is there any recognition that these are not normal times?

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

Jerry Buttimer: My point is about flexibility. I understand that in order to get to D, TII must go through B and C, but surely there must be recognition on the part of a PPP companies that we are not in peacetime and that there has to be flexibility on their part. They should not, for example, punish TII or the travelling public.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The Chairman has identified the conundrum. After a decade of little or no inflation, we are now in a period of high inflation. That probably affects people who use the roads more than anybody else. My time is nearly up but I wish to make three points in respect of TII. I thank Mr. Wash, Mr. Maher and Mr. Masterson. We had a conversation about the roadworks at the Dunkettle interchange....

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

Jerry Buttimer: It was right, in fairness.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I know that.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I support Deputy O'Connor on both of those issues. The sensitivity of the barrier, especially at Rathcormac heading back to Cork, is not great. However, given the volume of cars at Portlaoise, it is actually quite dangerous. I have seen a couple of near misses, and some day something will happen there.

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.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I join with the Cathaoirleach in welcoming Senator Boyhan’s visitors to the Gallery from Claremont. I congratulate State Representative Carey and his good wife Melissa on their magnificent wedding and I congratulate him on his re-election as a state representative of Massachusetts. I stand today to ask us all to reflect upon the events of the past four days. Five people were...

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...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (17 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I, too, welcome the students to the Gallery. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, for being here. I appreciate that the matter I raise is not his area of responsibility. I raise the issue of special school liaison teachers through the prism of the pupils, families and staff in St. Paul’s Special School in Montenotte in Cork. I have been engaging with its principal, Anne...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (17 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for his response. In the context of the reply, it is disappointing that there are no plans to extend the home school liaison post. The Minister of State with responsibility for this area, Deputy Madigan, has been very proactive in her role, to give her credit. However, there is a real and urgent need in our special schools. As we all know, there are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I want to be associated with the votes of sympathy to Bridget Doody and her family on the passing of her late brother. It is a difficult time for their family. I rise to support Senator Seery Kearney on her contribution during Commencement matters. It is something I would ask the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight to look at. I respect the Leas-Chathaoirleach's opening...