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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...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ports Facilities (2 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for being here. Cork is the capital city of the south. The Port of Cork is the second largest natural harbour and a key international gateway for trade. I ask that Cork Port become a designated port for the importation of non-EU fresh produce and that it would receive clearance personnel from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine for these...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ports Facilities (2 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State. I support the call and the submission from the Port of Cork for the building of a border control post. I appreciate the Minister of State's response and thank her. A border control post must be established in Cork and in tandem with that is the need for border control personnel from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to be located in Cork. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: His dad. He was a great councillor in his day and his good wife, Theresa, was a staunch Member of the Lower House. We welcome Liam to the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: On 14 December 2022, during a Commencement matter debate, I raised the issue of the advanced paramedic motorbike unit for Cork. The Cathaoirleach ruled out of order my raising of this as a Commencement matter on a second occasion because it had already been raised, which I understand, but there needs to be a forum for us as Members of the Seanad to hold the HSE to account for the lack of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I will be there.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: It is with sadness that I stand to join the tributes to our late friend and colleague, Senator Mary Jackman. For those of us who have been involved in politics for a long time, Mary Jackman epitomised all that is good about politics, with her sincerity, her warmth of personality, and her genuine interest in her city, Limerick, her people, her community, and indeed in the Fine Gael Party....

Seanad: Situation in Ukraine: Motion (1 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I commend Senator Dooley on his very fine contribution and on his commitment. I also commend the Cathaoirleach on his recent visit to Kyiv and Ukraine. It is important that we stand in unison as a House. I hope that other parliaments across Europe will take up the clarion call from the Cathaoirleach. What we saw this week from Europe is not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays at Dublin Airport: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the representatives of the DAA. Will Mr. Philips apologise to his staff? I know he apologised to the travelling public. It is a mistake that he did not bring with him to the meeting one of his work directors or front-line staff. I ask Mr. Philips to apologise to his staff. I know some of our guests were in the airport last Sunday. They got the brunt of the abuse. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays at Dublin Airport: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Mr. Philips. That is important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays at Dublin Airport: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Mr. Philips paid tribute to his staff at his meeting with the committee on 4 April. I thank him for coming here today, and for his honesty and candour. "Claire Byrne Live" on Monday night interviewed a former member of staff of the DAA. I speak to members of DAA staff in Dublin and Cork. I think the organisation has wonderful staff. However, I am told, rightly or wrongly, that part of...