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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, but was it discussed in the context of aviation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Why would it not have been discussed specifically for aviation, sport or cultural events?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Yet in the context of face coverings or masks, NPHET revised its position. At the beginning, it said that face masks were unnecessary on public transport or in shops, but on 10 August it became mandatory to wear masks in those settings. NPHET changed its position. Why would antigen testing in the context of aviation or sporting or cultural events not have been reviewed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: No. I am sorry. I did not say that at all. I asked a specific question. I was not in any way being belligerent or confrontational. I asked why NPHET did not recommend antigen testing in the context of aviation. NPHET changed its position on face coverings. I have no difficulty with people changing their positions. I am in a profession where we do that all the time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Could I just draw Dr. Glynn's attention to thelancet.compeer review of 100,000 air passengers in the United States who used supervised rapid antigen testing? I know time will not allow us to comment on that but it is important that we talk about the pilot schemes in aviation. We rightly did stop the world and travel was stopped and therefore there was only limited travel. Dr. Holohan knows...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that we are all trying to keep everybody safe. Has NPHET given any consideration to giving Pfizer as a second dose to people who have had AstraZeneca for their first vaccination? In the context of a booster shot, much like the flu vaccination, does Dr. Holohan see us having a yearly one and, if so, could there be a recommendation that Pfizer would be used? In the context of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Dr. Glynn. The reason I raised the issue was to have a debate. I am not in any way confrontational and I do not want the witnesses to think that I am.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Industry (15 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State. I endorse what Senator Timmy Dooley has said. It is imperative and incumbent upon the Government to ensure we maintain connectivity as an island nation. It is time for a real hands-on approach from the Government to engage with an all-embracing travel and aviation sector, and that includes the airlines, the airports, the staff, the travel agents,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Industry (15 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State's response in itself was fantastic but, as Senator Dooley rightly said, we now need the aviation recovery task force to be re-established with a clear remit. As the Minister of State correctly stated, it will take time to drive a plan for the recovery of the aviation sector.

Seanad: Conference on the Future of Europe: Oireachtas Delegation Members (15 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: For the benefit of the House, why has no Member of the Upper House been included in that delegation?

Seanad: Conference on the Future of Europe: Oireachtas Delegation Members (15 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabh mo leithscéal. Sorry, I did not hear that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: An Post (9 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Mr. McRedmond and Ms Byrne. I thank members of An Post, including the Irish Postmasters Union and staff, for the work they have done during the pandemic. Ms Byrne mentioned scale payments in her contribution. There is a significant concern that postmasters will lose income. She might explain to me how they will not lose income because I have been told that they could face a cut of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: An Post (9 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I have two final questions in the context of the presentations. The post office cannot cross-sell lottery products as was mentioned. As regards An Post, consolidation means closure in many cases. From talking to postmasters at local level and An Post staff, many do not share Mr. McRedmond's optimism about the future. They are concerned about the change. I hope that his vision is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: An Post (9 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Ms Byrne and Mr. McRedmond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: An Post (9 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes. Finally, I thank An Post staff again. They were exceptional in the pandemic.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing for Aviation and Travel Sectors: Discussion (9 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Dr. Mina for being here and wish his mother a very happy birthday today. I will not delay the meeting. Dr. Mina has given a very impressive presentation, as have our other witnesses. The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tony Holohan, has consistently warned of the drawbacks of antigen testing. He has referred to the test as being 50% accurate. Does Dr. Mina agree with that sentiment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing for Aviation and Travel Sectors: Discussion (9 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: We have been discussing the European green certificate, antigen testing and returning to sporting events. Dr. Mina is based in the city of Boston. On 29 May the Governor of Massachusetts ended all restrictions and the Red Sox are back playing in Fenway Park. Would Dr. Mina be confident antigen testing can play a significant role in people attending sporting events?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing for Aviation and Travel Sectors: Discussion (9 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The United States has reopened internal travel. The testing information supports the argument that antigen testing can play a role in the travel experience.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing for Aviation and Travel Sectors: Discussion (9 Jun 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Dr. Mina for giving us his time.