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Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not mean this to be a discordant note, but I am not sure that we will meet the 2024 deadline given the issues we have with congregation settings in disability, in direct provision and the need for a ramping up of the construction sector in terms of the building. In terms of the €28.1 million allocated to the Department for 2022, which is €12.5 million in capital...

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: My final question is on the transition to the new model. As the Secretary General said, it is ambitious. The Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, has appointed a three-person external advisory group. Has the Department met with it? I understand the group has independent oversight, but does it engage with the Department, talk to it or assist it in any way?

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Secretary General. We all share the common goal of ending direct provision and recognise that people who are in direct provision are human beings who deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. They have come from difficult situations, are in trauma, and have stress in their lives. I thank the Secretary General and his staff for their work and for the courtesy they have...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I join with my colleagues in extending our sympathies to the Currie family and to our colleague and friend, Emer, on the sad passing of Austin Currie. He was a colossus and a leader. When it was unpopular to do so, he took the need for human rights to be upheld to a new level. He built his life around peace and building bridges. He never recoiled from what he stood for but never supported...

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: An Dara Céim - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit chuig an Teach don díospóireacht tábhachtach seo. Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an gCéim seo den Bhille. Tá dul chun cinn agus úsáid na teanga inár gcroílár. Is í an Ghaeilge céad teanga na tíre agus is gá go mbeadh muid ar fad, an Rialtas ach go háirithe,...

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: An Dara Céim - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I have a great desire for language. I regret that my ability to speak the Irish language has diminished over time. The Minister of State has my full support in progressing this Bill. It is important that those of us charged with the responsibility to promote the use of the language, from a governmental point of view, continue to do so. Let us remember that under the Constitution the Irish...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: In light of the revelation at this morning's Oireachtas committee meeting that RTÉ, the State broadcaster, has paid out €10.4 million in defamation costs since 2010, I call for a debate on broadcasting. It should be a wide-ranging debate that covers not just this particular aspect but also the matter of the 500 or so workers at RTÉ who are deemed to be either temporary or on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I rise to ask that the Minister for Education come to the House as a matter of urgency. I know we have the Minister for Health coming in this afternoon, but there is a need to have a debate on our response to contact tracing in an educational setting and substitution in schools. I heard Colm Henry's remark on "Morning Ireland" earlier to the effect that transmission in schools is low. The...

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister to the House. I listened to the debate in my office before I in came to speak. I am reminded of the old phrase that you govern in prose and campaign in poetry. It is easy for some Members to come in and make sincere speeches. It is fair to say none of us wants to be here today to support the continuation of the legislation. Senator Black made the most pertinent...

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: A new coalition.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I move: “That Seanad Éireann: recognises: -the planned investment in public transport measures contained in the recent National Development Plan (NDP); -the Programme for Government commitment to increased capital investment in public transport; -the recent budgetary initiative to halve price public transport costs for younger people; -the Government commitment to...

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: That is terrible.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: Once a Progressive Democrat, always a Progressive Democrat.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: That is not true.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should not spread fake news.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: We are nearer. The Senator is wrong.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. As I said earlier, I commend the motion to the House. I was amused by and smiled at my colleague and friend's, Senator McDowell's intervention and contribution. I would remind him to read the transcript of today's transport committee meeting where we had a robust engagement with the National Transport Authority, NTA, and Transport Infrastructure...

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to give Senator Conway two and a half minutes but I cannot share time. The shift in behaviour is important. Government has strategically laid down this marker by the publication of the national development plan, Bus Connects, Connecting Ireland and the climate action plan tomorrow. I thank my colleagues for the debate tonight in the House. It was very positive. Much of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Revised National Development Plan: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the witnesses and thank them for being here. This is our third engagement this week with the NTA, which is most welcome. It is refreshing that we are being engaged with even if the orders are a bit reversed for Senator Horkan. Nonetheless, I welcome the engagement. The important point is that there is ambition on the part of TII, the NTA, ourselves and local authorities...