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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (21 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not know that. I thank Ms Waller.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (21 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The Chairman is absolutely right.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (21 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I think the Chair's contribution is one we must be cognisant of. I am reluctant to make a decision but I think we need a private meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (21 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the witnesses for coming in. It has been a very enlightening discussion. Reading the papers for today's meeting and our own previous meeting, I will not say it is confusing but it is complex and has implications we need to be cognisant of.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (21 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: On that point, I asked a question about Ireland being an island question. It would be important to have those analyses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (21 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Why are they not available by country? Is there any particular reason?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask that we respectfully request the Minister for Justice, Deputy Humphreys, to come to the House to debate antisocial behaviour and protecting our local communities. I make that request cognisant that there are many reasons for antisocial behaviour. I am a member of the joint policing committee in Cork city and it has become clear there has been an increase in antisocial behaviour. This...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairperson Designate of the DAA: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Mr. Geoghegan and Mr. Cullinane are very welcome. I congratulate Mr. Cullinane on his appointment as group head of communications and I wish him well. He served the DAA and Cork Airport with distinction during his tenure in Cork. In filling the shoes of Paul O'Kane, who we thank for his service, Mr. Geoghegan has appointed a very good person. The Chairman will not be surprised if I wear...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairperson Designate of the DAA: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: People from Cork did not come through the PAS last time, which is incredible in itself. They were very good people.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairperson Designate of the DAA: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I have one final question. I am cognisant of time and I am aware other members wish to contribute. What would be the import of a decision to increase charges?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairperson Designate of the DAA: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I will lobby on Mr. Geoghegan's behalf.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairperson Designate of the DAA: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Unless he agrees with everything.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairperson Designate of the DAA: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I believe I am almost out of road.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairperson Designate of the DAA: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry; runway.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairperson Designate of the DAA: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Ó Murchú is right. The runway project in Cork will cost €40 million.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairperson Designate of the DAA: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Horkan alluded to an important point in his earlier contribution. I recognise that Dublin is the engine for the DAA. We are all wearing the green jersey. As I said at the beginning, I found Mr. Geoghegan's contribution refreshing because there is a challenge for us as the line committee but, more importantly, if you look at the PwC report on the future of aviation - Deputy O'Connor...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairperson Designate of the DAA: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, we should then take a flight.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairperson Designate of the DAA: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Mr. Geoghegan very much. I am sorry. I am rambling and I apologise for that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairperson Designate of the DAA: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairperson Designate of the DAA: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: We might follow up with the invitation to the two other airports.