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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Reform of Public Works Contracts for the Construction of Transport Infrastructure: Discussion (27 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: To add to that, the supplier and the bank's relationship with the supplier is also part of that equation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Reform of Public Works Contracts for the Construction of Transport Infrastructure: Discussion (27 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: As part of its preparation for today’s meeting, the committee received a document entitled, Public Tendering Practices and their Impact on Delivering Value in the Construction Sector. A worrying issue for me and other members of the committee is that since 2009 the number of members of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association has fallen from 138 to 77. Another recent...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Reform of Public Works Contracts for the Construction of Transport Infrastructure: Discussion (27 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Given our two meetings today, I ask Mr. Parlon, if he were to give the committee a task based on what we have heard from the present witnesses and from the Department of Transport, what would it be?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Cathaoirleach for raising the sad passing of Michael O’Kennedy and sympathise with his wife, Breda, and family. I got to know the late former Minister in his retirement. He was a gentleman and was always encouraging to me despite any political differences we might have had. I also wish to be associated with the remarks regarding Jimmy Leonard and extend my sympathies to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not want to have a row on the Order of Business today but I would just make this point to Senator Keogan. The Minister for Health is not signing away sovereignty. He is not doing any of that, as the Cathaoirleach knows. This is important. Words matter.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry but I want to make this point, with respect. I am good man for the heckling and I am a good man for raising the political gallop, but our words in this Chamber, and in these Houses of the Oireachtas, matter. The Cathaoirleach, as the presiding officer, has a duty not just to us, as Members, but to the people watching with regard to the false information being given by certain...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I am being respectful.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: May I pose a question? Does the Cathaoirleach actually believe the Minister for Health is signing away our sovereignty? The Cathaoirleach knows that he is not.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: We should not allow these untruths to be perpetrated in this Chamber. That is the point I am making.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a debating Chamber based upon fact. I could make the point that that Cathaoirleach's tie is green when it is not.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: As a matter of fairness-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: We need to call out untruths.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, but they are not entitled to say the Minister for Health is signing away our sovereignty when the Cathaoirleach knows-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The Cathaoirleach is an avid institutionalist. He knows the Minister is not doing that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: But the Cathaoirleach knows he is not.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: As today is World Health Day, I commend all those who work in our health system and thank them for their dedication, and I call for another debate on health in the coming weeks. Like Senator Kyne, I call for a debate on the cost of living. According to the figures released today, inflation is at its highest level in 22 years after jumping from 6.7% from 5.6%. That is a staggering figure....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend you, a Chathaoirligh, on your speech this morning in the Lower House. It will come as no surprise that I am again raising the secondment of Dr. Tony Holohan, the Chief Medical Officer, to the public health professorship in Trinity College Dublin. This morning, the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, said on "Morning Ireland" that he did not sign off on it. Last night, the...

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (6 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, for being here again. This is actually a positive day. I know the Minister of State will interpret my remarks as I intend them to be interpreted. They concern community service and disability, in the context of which we are here today. Everything we have been doing is under the framework contained in Disability Action Plan Framework: Review...

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (6 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry. I have a lot more to say but I will let the Minister of State respond. It is important that she do so. I will email her my script. Gabh mo leithscéal as I did not realise the time arrangement.