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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association (15 Feb 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: How would Mr. Cullen rate the competency of the IAA in doing its job? What is our reputation like among the European and international agencies when it comes to safety and regulation in the aviation sector?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association (15 Feb 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask Mr. Cullen to explain that because that is important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association (15 Feb 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: As part of the engagement in the Seanad on Committee Stage, the Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, committed to meeting IALPA, which she has done. As part of her contribution to the debate that day, she stated that she would bring forward amendments to the legislation. We should look at that in the context of what the Minister of State said on Committee Stage in the Seanad. Like...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association (15 Feb 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The honest answer is she does not have to share the amendments with any of us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association (15 Feb 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association (15 Feb 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State, who is a member of my party, does not have to tell me what the amendments are going to be either. Just in case Mr. Cullen thinks it is only him, it is not. I take the point, however. It is important that we have conversation and dialogue. This is an important matter. Mr. Cullen has been thorough in his presentation and engagement with us. I thank him for that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jan 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Get somebody to act.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jan 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: The Deputy was a member one time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jan 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Mullen raised a very interesting point. I am not going to name names on the floor of the House but the appointment of the chair by the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, is a good appointment. The person is eminently qualified. In fairness to Senator Mullen, there is a need for debate and transparency in all processes. I think what Senator Mullen may be trying to achieve is to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jan 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I think what Senator Mullen is saying is that we need a debate on it in the House. That is the importance of what he is asking for. I ask the Leader to facilitate a debate on transport. The National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland has been published. All of us received a copy in our pigeon holes today or yesterday. It is the strategic framework for future investment...

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

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Deputy Leader for a debate as a matter of urgency in light of the CAMHS report today on child and adolescent mental health services in counties Cork and Kerry, where 46 children have been diagnosed as suffering "significant harm" while attending the services. It is a damning report on the whole issue of the care of our young people who are in a state of significant vulnerability....

Seanad: Broadband Roll-out: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senator McGahon for sharing time. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Smyth, to the House. This is a gargantuan project. This is, as Senator McGahon rightly referenced, akin to a modern-day electrification of the country. We saw what rural electrification did. This is linked centrally to the ongoing development and evolution of the social and economic development of our...

Seanad: Local Government (Surveillance Powers in Relation to Certain Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 Jan 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Chathaoirleach and I thank him for allowing me to join this debate. I welcome the Minister of State and I commend Senator Malcolm Byrne for this legislation. I also welcome the opportunity to support the Bill and to speak on it. It is an important piece of legislation but it is also an important conversation that we need to have in a wider context....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Given that the Minister has another engagement, I will not belabour any points with him, because in fairness to him, he needs to go to a press conference. We need a further strong conversation. Councillor Pat Dunphy has raised with me the Waterford to Cahir N24 scheme. I will defer because the Minister has to be gone by 4.15 p.m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I will be there for the Estimates, but I hope the Minister might give me a one-to-one meeting, given that I gave him a free pass today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I will be glad to meet the Minister one-to-one. He has to go to a press conference.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jan 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I will begin by welcoming the swearing in of the new American ambassador, Ms Claire Cronin. The house majority leader was sworn in yesterday in Boston in a very historic setting on the house floor. I congratulate Ambassador Cronin on her appointment and wish her every success as she takes up her role here in Dublin. I propose that we invite Ambassador Cronin to address the Seanad as soon...

Committee on Public Petitions: Annual Reports from 2017 to 2020 and Related Matters: Ombudsman for the Defence Forces (20 Jan 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome Mr. Justice Mahon to the meeting and thank him for his work. I commend him on his proactivity in his addressing the backlog and in his handling of his role. The civilian Ombudsman for the Defence Forces, ODF, is one that works very well. In the context of where the Chair started from regarding the Women of Honour, I understand from Mr. Justice Mahon's presentation to us and...

Committee on Public Petitions: Annual Reports from 2017 to 2020 and Related Matters: Ombudsman for the Defence Forces (20 Jan 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Arising from Mr. Justice Mahon's comments, I propose that the committee meet in private session at its earliest convenience to look at the issue of extending the complaint period beyond 12 months with a view to amendment of the legislation and the process. Mr. Justice Mahon has given a very good response. Mr. Justice Mahon's comment in regard to the Women of Honour does not necessarily...

Committee on Public Petitions: Annual Reports from 2017 to 2020 and Related Matters: Ombudsman for the Defence Forces (20 Jan 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I will make two final points. Mr. Justice Mahon's remarks are ones that we should take cognisance of and reflect upon as part of our work programme. On the issue of complaints about Defence Forces personnel, has Mr. Justice Mahon received any complaints or made any inquiries in regard to members of the Defence Forces, retired or current, being involved in far right activities and the use of...