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Seanad: Cost of Living: Motion (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: It does not recognise that the fuel allowance payment-----

Seanad: Cost of Living: Motion (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Sinn Féin demanded an increase to the minimum wage, yet it does not recognise that it was increased eight times under Fine Gael Governments. That is the narrative it wants to peddle. Let us make it clear that none of us in this House tonight is happy with the way the world is at the moment. All of us recognise the significant challenges ordinary citizens face every day. For Sinn...

Seanad: Cost of Living: Motion (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: We do understand and care. While I accept that this is a political Chamber, Sinn Féin should come in with solutions. It should not come in with empty rhetoric and accuse us of standing idly by when we fully understand the challenges people face. That is why the remarks of the Leader, in the context of the financial resolution, are ones that I hope the Government will listen to and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I must leave. There is a vote in the Seanad.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise to our guests for missing some of the meeting. I will not use all my time, given much of what I had intended to ask has been covered. My first question relates to the Government plan for the subvention intervention with An Post. How will An Post implement this and how can it be targeted, allowing for the fact footfall is declining? How do our guests envisage increasing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: On that point about banking and money, two banks are leaving the country. In our guests' presentation, they spoke about the decline in foreign exchange due to the decline in travel. It is now near impossible to get cash foreign exchange in this country. What is An Post's roadmap in that regard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Where is An Post in regard to its roadmap for business money and banking?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The Chairman alluded earlier to the issue of the viability of post offices. Where many of us come from is that the benefit of the post office network is evident. There is a clear need, especially in parts of urban Ireland and not just rural Ireland, to have an available, accessible, modern post office network based on the needs of people. I wish to play devil's advocate while also giving...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Then in some cases there is a permanent closure and-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, but surely if that is the case the model An Post is employing may not be deemed successful. I have a post office where I cannot understand why - I am aware the postmaster retired and nobody would take up the contract, but is it the case An Post is not offering enough to the people involved with respect to their need to make money and be able to manage the business so they can have an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes and I accept the post office network, not just in Ireland but across many parts of the world, faces huge challenges. In North America there is a huge issue around the post office system. I thank the An Post officials for being here. It is important we continue our engagement. We are very fortunate our post office network that is still in existence is doing a tremendous job. I thank...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I will begin by associating myself with the vote of sympathy to the former councillor, the late Noel Collins, who was a friend of mine. Noel was an extraordinary character and a dedicated public representative. I pay tribute to him today. I smile as I recall that he always finished his conversations with me by asking: "And how is your daddy?" That was his final parting comment every time...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I support the Minister of State. The section is quite clear. Senator Higgins spoke about exceptionality. If I am reading it right, this would put the onus on the planning authority or the board to consider both the past and present requirements applicable to a development. Our language must be judicious in how we speak about matters of planning. How do we know this is in breach of EU...