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Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2021: Motion (8 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ahearn mentioned Councillors McManus and Lynch. Councillor Lynch's father and family are from Cork which has been the home of a number of Irish greyhound champions. I come from a family that supports and has had greyhounds. I know the work that is done and the care given to our greyhounds in the industry by those involved on the ground. I can vouch for those men and women. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: My apologies; I will have to attend another vote presently. I have several questions because I am not happy with what is happening. I am seeking clarity on foot of the questioning by the Chairman. I apologise for not having been present for the entire meeting. What is the exact situation in respect of the checking of Covid certificates and tests for people travelling to Ireland? There...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: That is what I will do. I thank the Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise most sincerely to our witnesses for our voting in the Seanad. Another vote is imminent. My earlier comments were based on the ambiguity I have heard this morning and anecdotal experiences of people coming into Ireland. What is the precise position? Who checks the Covid certificates? Are they all checked automatically? Are the antigen and PCR tests checked? If not, why...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Sorry, I do not want to be argumentative but, with respect, the term "the first line of obligation" is codology. If I am travelling, I can take the view that I will not bother if I can get away with it. Where do we start the process? I do not mean to be rude but self-obligation does not wash.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: At the point of boarding, say, at London Heathrow, if I walk up to the check-in desk or gate prior to departure or at the first point of entry, I have to provide my Covid certificate and passenger locator form before I get on the aeroplane.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Is every passenger who boards a flight, irrespective of the carrier, asked for a negative test result and passenger locator form?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: What happens if the carrier does not ask me for either of those and I land in Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Knock or wherever?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: May I read an email I received from a member of the travelling public who was concerned with what they saw?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I will not name names.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: It is two sentences. The person said that they were asked for a Covid test at the immigration booth but not a vaccination certificate or passenger locator form. The person further states that for those who used the e-passport gate, nothing was checked. That was yesterday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise for being tetchy or cranky. As public representatives, we are receiving complaints from people who are travelling that they are not being asked for forms and results. I appreciate that there will be long queues and difficulties but if we are serious about trying to keep a variant out, there is a view that we should be checking all documentation around Covid. That is the view in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Ms Buckley for the clarification. I apologise for being tetchy but we are getting mixed messages. This is part of the overall mixed messaging problem about which we are getting complaints. As the Chair said, there have been numerous media presentations about this issue, so I am glad we have clarified the matter. To ask an overarching question regarding the carriers, have they...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (3 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to the House, in particular, as Senator Conway said, on international disability day. It is important and appropriate that today we pay tribute to Senator Conway on his work and advocacy on disability matters.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (3 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Today is an important day. I also said this on Wednesday when the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, was in the House. In a way, it is a bit like Groundhog Day. Many people thought in March 2020 we would be out of Covid-19 by the summer or Christmas. We are here again on the edge of the following Christmas. It amazes me that the experts know everything. They can pontificate on...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (3 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: That one is particularly good. I respect the fact that the Minister for Health is in the Lower House and cannot be here as he does not have the gift of bilocation. The Minister of State is his very willing and able replacement.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (3 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad that the Cabinet sub-committee is meeting today. I ask the members of the Cabinet to make their decision based on the recommendation of NPHET sooner rather than later because what will happen? On Saturday, Sunday and Monday we will have every genius again pontificating and driving people daft. I say that with respect because I do not know all of the science. I also accept that...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (3 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Today is World AIDS Day. We must as a country, collectively and individually, continue to remove the stigma associated with HIV and AIDS. We must also do so in the world of sport, where a parallel exercise is necessary. I ask for a debate in this House, and with the Government, on the criteria used in the selection of host countries for major sporting events, such as the Olympics and FIFA...

Seanad: Human Rights in China: Motion (1 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: That is not fair.