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

Jerry Buttimer: No. I am sorry, a Chathaoirligh, but your job is to protect people who are not here.

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

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, Senator Craughwell is making a political statement. I know that this is a political Chamber-----

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

Jerry Buttimer: -----but he is making a point about a Minister who is travelling the world.

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

Jerry Buttimer: Come on, a Chathaoirligh.

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

Jerry Buttimer: You are the Chair. The Minister is not here. You know the rules about people who are not here to defend themselves better than I do. Or you should know them.

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

Jerry Buttimer: That is not correct. The Senator should withdraw that.

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

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Deputy Leader to invite the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Humphreys, or the Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection, Deputy Joe O'Brien, to the House. I welcome the reforms announced today by the Minister with regard to the community employment, CE, scheme, the Tús scheme and the rural social scheme. Being immersed in our local communities, we all...

Seanad: Sick Leave Bill 2022: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I have a question in the context of two parts of section 5. I hear the points made by Senator Gavan. To me, the idea of protecting both the employer and the employee is important. I am asking the question in the context of pro ratasick pay. I accept that an employee who works a certain number of days, weeks and months will build up entitlements and an indemnity in terms of cover. To me,...

Seanad: Sick Leave Bill 2022: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I would hate for people watching and listening in to think that this is not an extraordinarily positive day. I take Senator Gavan’s points on board. The Minister of State is right that Senator Gavan should acknowledge that we are beginning a new chapter. As Senator Dolan rightly said, this is about access to sick pay. We must strike a balance. Senator Gavan should acknowledge that...

Seanad: Sick Leave Bill 2022: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I am just speaking from my perspective. I will go to Limerick with the Senator and he will meet the people who are being paid more than the minimum wage. That is the reality. We have today ensured that workers are protected by this. I come from a perspective that is many miles from that of Senator Burke. I may be much closer to Senator Gavan in terms of-----

Seanad: Sick Leave Bill 2022: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I would never join the Senator, but I certainly have a similar view on protecting workers rights, as does, to be fair, the Minister of State. That is what we are doing today. We are making provision. That is the fundamental point about this legislation. There is also the Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill later on. It is about ensuring that workers' conditions and...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Just to assist Senator Craughwell, section 59 is very explicit and the Minister of State has given a very clear answer this afternoon. I think we need to be able to proceed. All of us agree safety is paramount. The Bill provides as follows: it shall be the duty of the company to provide assistance and advice as the Minister may require; it shall be the duty of the company to give the...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: There is not.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: That is totally irrelevant.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: That is not fair.

Seanad: Sick Leave Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I acknowledge it is about striking a balance.As my colleagues, Senators Seery Kearney, Currie and Maria Byrne, have said, we have been engaging with the Local Jobs Alliance. From talking to constituents who own and operate small and medium-sized enterprises, we understand there is a concern about the costs of this to the employer as well. I know I spoke earlier about the employee, and it...

Seanad: Sick Leave Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State should be given credit for the way in which he supports small and medium enterprises. It is important that the Government offers support to small and medium enterprise owners and employers because they are the backbone of our communities. Without them, we would have a very different economic outlook today. On the wider picture of the summer economic statement and the...

Seanad: Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome and thank members of SIPTU. As Senator Seery Kearney said, we are here because of a collective effort and the input of so many. Senator Gavan's tips Bill was a starting point and it acted as a catalyst. In fairness to the Minister of State, Deputy English, and the Tánaiste, there was engagement and a willingness to listen to what we are speaking about. Senator Seery Kearney...

Seanad: Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not mind paying but - I mean this with the best intention - I actually have a fear of paying a tip in a bill using a card and I actually refuse to do so. I know I am old school and old fashioned and I put my hand up but Senator Casey's contribution reinforces that principle in my mind and my continued determination not to do that. There is a myriad of reasons that we will not go into...

Seanad: Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State made a point that I think that is something that we, as a Government, should work on. The Minister of State is being very proactive and progressive in the work permit area as is the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Deputy Harris, in the whole area of apprenticeships. Yesterday the Minister, Deputy Harris, announced a new...