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Seanad: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept and appreciate that. I accept I strayed. There is merit in what Senator Boyhan is trying to achieve.We want transparency but we should examine the role of the strategic policy committees, SPCs, on our councils and how they can be better populated to deliver better outcomes for councils.

Seanad: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister did not mention the development of the offices. He might revert to me on that. The Land Development Agency website needs to be more up to date. The Minister might also revert to me on mapping exercise I spoke about. We have seen on the website the number of projects to be delivered. To go back to Senator Boyhan's remarks, many of the sites were the sites of old barracks....

Seanad: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabh mo leithscéal but I asked the Minister a question-----

Seanad: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Jul 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State. This is important legislation. It is about ensuring we deliver affordable housing on publicly-owned lands. The hypocrisy of those voting against this Bill should be laid clear for everybody. They are opposing the sale and building of housing on public lands for citizens of our country.This is what the Opposition is doing in opposing the Bill. As has...

Seanad: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Jul 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: That is fine, and I did ask for clarification because I was surprised he wanted to have a second new tier.

Seanad: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Jul 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: "Split it into two" was the phrase he used and I am glad he clarified it. Housing is a generational issue. We must build more houses. There was an audit and mapping exercise done on State lands by the LDA. Please let us not have more procrastination. Let us have delivery. Let the Minister of State's legacy in the Department be one of acting, building and creating a platform for people...

Seanad: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Jul 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Next Monday.

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (8 Jul 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I will allow Deputy Griffin to go first.

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (8 Jul 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. I thank both witnesses for their presentations and ongoing work. All of us are deeply conscious of the real need for reform and, ultimately, action to be taken in ending direct provision. In the context of the legislative foundation for proposed reform and the fact that the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth may be stating that we do not need that...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (8 Jul 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (8 Jul 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Who is assassinating, Deputy Buckley?

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (8 Jul 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: That remark has to be withdrawn by Deputy Buckley. In the context of what is being discussed, it is unnecessary language by Deputy Buckley.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (8 Jul 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: We in this committee have always worked on issues but as Members of the Oireachtas we are held to account. I know that better than most. It is up to us to hold each other to higher standards and if we cannot have a debate without that kind of language, it says a lot about us.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to raise to two issues with the Deputy Leader this morning. The first is in the context of attendance at championship matches. We all witnessed and welcomed the return of matches with crowds and spectators at the weekend. The pilot games were a success and we salute and congratulate Cumann Lúthchleas Gael on its successful handling of the matches in all the provinces. I ask...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: My question relates to electric scooters. Will the Minister outline the steps the Department intends to take to ensure there is regulation of these vehicles in a way that makes their use safe and on a moderate scale, and that the large rental contracts are not awarded without first conducting viability pilots?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: In the context of efforts to replace the car, we are doing a very good job in terms of encouraging bicycle use and increasing public transport provision. A study in Paris showed that just 4% of motorists replaced their car with an e-scooter. The danger level associated with these vehicles is something I hope we can address in this Bill. I have a huge concern about the danger level of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister for his engagement with the committee and his availability. It is welcome that a Minister would come in and discuss matters. I support the Minister about the master licence record as mentioned in his opening remarks about the Bill. I have a question about the certificate for medical fitness to drive. I know the Minister cannot make a decision today. Will Government...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: On the matter of people with autism or other disabilities who cannot wear a face covering on public transport, there seems to be a discrepancy. I ask the Minister to intervene with Irish Rail and bus providers to ensure people who have disabilities who cannot wear face coverings are not precluded or victimised when travelling. I have met with people who cannot use face coverings because of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask that we amend the Order of Business for tomorrow to have a debate on the reopening of the country and the roll-out of the vaccination programme in the context of the decisions to be made by the Government. They are important decisions that should not be made in a vacuum but in a full, open and transparent manner that includes disclosure of the information that NPHET will give to the...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (25 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose that notwithstanding the order of the Seanad of Tuesday, 22 June 2021, the proceedings on the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 shall be interrupted after 20 speakers for 30 minutes, to allow for the sanitisation of the Chamber, and the order of debate shall resume thereafter.