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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.

Seanad: Covid-19: Statements (6 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for his contribution and work. I thank all involved in the Covid-19 response. There are key points that I wish to make on Covid-19 today. We were premature in getting rid of the mask mandate. Our vaccination programme worked without it being mandatory so we must have a real incentive for the vaccine booster programme. It is important that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects and Related Issues: Discussion (6 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: That was TII's fault.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects and Related Issues: Discussion (6 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I will not take the seven minutes because much of what I wanted to ask has been asked. I welcome Mr. Walsh and thank him for the update and presentation. I very much look forward to the N28 both being started and completed. We had this conversation in the past and I will say it again for the public record that the lack of meaningful engagement at a very critical time slowed the whole...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects and Related Issues: Discussion (6 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: What is the import of that then for projects in terms of the actual cost addition or delay, if any?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects and Related Issues: Discussion (6 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: In the context of his presentation to us in terms of the number of tenders being reduced for civil engineering construction for tender competitions and then some of the suggestions he made around resources for the planning regulatory processes, along with the reform of the lump sum fixed price public works contracts, what does Mr. Walsh envisage? As a resident in Bishopstown and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects and Related Issues: Discussion (6 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Has Mr. Walsh spoken to Mr. Tom Parlon in the Construction Industry Federation and other stakeholders in the context of what we are discussing today? We have contact with the CIF. We have not sought advice from CIF. Our main concern would be combatting the spread of Covid-19 and keeping projects going, on which we have had considerable interaction. We have been aware of the civil...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects and Related Issues: Discussion (6 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The aims of the NDP could fall short which would have infrastructure and political ramifications which we should try to avoid. Regarding Cork Metropolitan Area Transport, CMAT, the NTA is the approving authority for metro and light rail projects. I ask Mr. Walsh to outline TII's interaction with the NTA on that. What is the status of that project's delivery? I invite Mr. Walsh to meet...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects and Related Issues: Discussion (6 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept there is no disrespect and I thank Mr. Walsh for that. I know every greenway is unique, but this is uniquely different. It can be transformative in having the potential to bring a whole new level of tourism to Cork. I just want to advocate on its behalf.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Seriously.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar mo shon féin agus ar son pháirtí Fhine Gael, déanaim comhghairdeas leis an Seanadóir nua, Tom Clonan. Cuirim fíorfháilte roimh a bhean chéile, Aideen, a chlann agus a chairde agus déanaim comhghairdeas leo. Is lá iontach, lá ceiliúrtha agus lá bródúil é seo. Cuirim fíorfháilte roimh an...