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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Okay. Again, apologies if I missed this earlier but where is the NBI on the recruitment of additional subcontractors?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The Chair has covered much of the ground. I reiterate that the important point is about delivery and ensuring we implement the national broadband plan. I thank the witnesses. The important point is we overcome the obstacles to the delivery of this. I hope we will have the national broadband people back in regularly.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask that the Minister for Transport comes to this House to facilitate a debate on the plans for Dublin Airport. Senator Ó Donnghaile has been slightly alarmist with what he said. The members of the Defence Forces are not going to work as security guards but will support and augment the work that is being done by the staff of the Dublin Airport Authority.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: It would be more in the Senator's line to support the workers than play politics with the issue in here. The reality is that the prevalence of Covid-19 is increasing, staff are missing, airlines across the world and in Europe are cancelling flights every day and there are strikes in parts of the world. I applaud the Dublin Airport Authority for being proactive, notwithstanding the...

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Second Stage (28 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I have the misfortune of having to follow Senator McDowell. He makes a pertinent point in two parts. I congratulate Senator Dolan on the work she has done in the committee on the Bill bur it needs further parsing and teasing out. Perhaps if Senator McDowell reviews section 68, it may answer some of his questions. I was reading this the other night. I was wondering why, to my mind and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042: National Transport Authority (28 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I am happy to let Deputy Leddin go first if he wants, just to be fair to him. He has been here a while.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042: National Transport Authority (28 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: First, I endorse the remarks of my colleague, Senator Seery Kearney, about metro south west. We have had much engagement from members of that group and principals in that area who are articulating strong views. The officials have received a couple of emails, as we have as correspondence, from that committee around the whole Dublin transport authority and Dublin transport plan. I welcome Ms...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042: National Transport Authority (28 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: On that, is there any hope the NTA could meet either the regional assembly or the council, on foot of both Deputy Catherine Murphy and me raising it during this meeting? There was reference to 11 options, only two of which are going through St. Catherine's Park, but genuine concerns have been articulated during this meeting, although I appreciate the demands on the authority’s time. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042: National Transport Authority (28 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: There was a launch of BusConnects in Cork last week and there were no-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042: National Transport Authority (28 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Okay. That is why there were no invitations.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042: National Transport Authority (28 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, attended an event in Cork a couple of weeks ago, however, and no member of the transport committee, as far as I know, was invited. It is just something to think about.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I begin by congratulating the State Examinations Commission on its announcement that the leaving certificate results will be announced on 2 September. It was long overdue. I support Senator Boyhan's call for this House to have a rolling debate on health. I made a point yesterday about disability matters. It is not about bringing in the Minister for Health; the Minister for Health, Deputy...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his presence at the most enjoyable and celebratory Equali-TEA and coffee morning in the Members' dining room. I thank all involved in what is an important celebration of Pride month. Yesterday, Senator Clonan made a powerful contribution on the Order of Business regarding the state of services for children with disabilities and the need for the State to look...

Seanad: Annual Transition Statement: Statements (22 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Absolutely.

Seanad: Annual Transition Statement: Statements (22 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. Senator McDowell's reference to aspiration versus ambition, plan, succession and implementation is a very apt place to begin. This is a very important debate but it is not just a debate. It is about changing how we do business and changing our lifestyles. That is why it is important this debate is healthy. As Senators Mullen and McDowell said, it is also...

Seanad: Neurology Nurses: Motion (22 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State. I congratulate and thank Senators Boyhan and McDowell for this important motion. I hope that there is unanimous support for it and that the House will not divide because this is an important debate on the continuum of care. I thank the Neurological Alliance of Ireland for its wonderful campaign. I thank Deputy Colm Burke, who was instrumental last week in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Speaking of payrolls, I ask the Deputy Leader to invite to the House the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Michael McGrath, to facilitate a debate and provide us with an update on the public sector pay talks that have unfortunately stalled. I hope all in the House will join me in asking both sides to return to the table so we can have a collective public sector pay deal,...

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (21 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister is very welcome to the House. I thank him and the Minister of State, Deputy Burke, for the work they have done and I pay tribute to Senator Cummins for his outstanding work on the committee. I also pay tribute to the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, for his stewardship of the Bill. To be fair to all of the Ministers and the Department, there has been accessibility and a...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Can the Chair give the House a roadmap as to what we can do in the context of the Leader's proposition?