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Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Annita Demetriou, Speaker of the Cypriot House of Representatives (13 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., Cork, on your next visit, where you will be more than welcome. Our guest speaker today does not just affirm the importance of bilateral relations but also reaffirms our joint commitment to the primacy of Parliament. Cyprus and Ireland have long been firm friends. As a nation, Ireland was particularly proud to welcome Cyprus into the European Union in 2004 during our Presidency of...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...in the event the proposed industrial action by the retained fire service proceeds on 6 June. Senator Tim Lombard - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the emergency and long-term plans to address waiting lists for child and adolescent mental health services in the Cork and Kerry areas. Senator Lisa Chambers - The need for the Minister for Health to address the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend Senators Lombard and Murphy, but Senator Lombard in particular, who have been campaigning on this VAT issue for a long time, and I understand Senator Lombard's link to it.

Seanad: Naming of National Children's Hospital for Dr. Kathleen Lynn: Motion (24 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Sorry, Senator, you are long enough here to know the rules.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (30 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...of staff here, he has worked with all of us, recognising the work we do collectively, and has never been anything other than respectful, irrespective of one's political views or ideology. He has had a long and distinguished career in the Civil Service, previously working in the then Department of Posts and Telegraphs and Departments relating to social welfare, education and tourism, sport...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (23 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...lost their lives in the tragic train accident a number of weeks ago in the centre of the country. In my best attempt at Greek, I wish the ambassador and the Greek people Zíto i Elláda, which means long live Greece. I say to the ambassador and her community to enjoy their celebration on Saturday. I call on the Deputy Leader to outline the Order of Business.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (9 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: There has been no similar service available since. From reading the letter, it is clear to me that the can was being kicked a long way down the road again and that there is nothing left within this. We are dealing with two Departments but it seems that the Department of Rural and Community Development has been landed with the task of development. In so far as I can read it, Pobal will...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (9 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ...will deliver something comparable to what Benefacts was doing and also give the timeline for establishment. Reading the letter, I believe it could go on until eternity. The Deputy and I will be long gone by the time it is sorted.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 Mar 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I will begin by thanking our colleague, Senator Keogan, for organising a wonderful fundraiser for UNICEF this morning. I thank her, Ms Samantha Long, Ms Reka Szocs and the catering staff in Leinster House for the wonderful work done this morning. In particular, I thank Senator Keogan for her wonderful work in gathering the ambassadors to come in to raise funds for UNICEF. Peter Power, the...

Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Gavan is a long-standing Member of the House and he knows full well that any type of heckling is not going to get him the answer he wants. Please let Deputy Smyth make her remarks. To be fair, she is here as Chair of the committee.

Seanad: Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022: Second Stage (8 Feb 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator McDowell is a long-standing Member of the Houses of the Oireachtas and he has made this point on more than one occasion, in his defence. We might discuss this at the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, CPPO, with the leaders and Whips. The Senator has made the point repeatedly about time allocation for debates, and I think he is correct.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the past two and a half years. I wish him luck this afternoon. A contest may not happen; we do not yet know. The next speaker is an Seanadóir Maria Byrne. I have a list of speakers here as long as my arm. I ask Members to bear with me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: What is the comparison then in Aer Lingus’s long-haul fleet between the years 2022 and 2019?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the issue of catering on Irish Rail's Cork-Dublin intercity service and at Kent Station. I welcome that Cork Airport will have a new café, called Lemon Pepper, with locally produced foods. It is long overdue. That gives me the segue into the fact that AMT Coffee in Cork's Kent Station has gone into administration. This means the travelling public cannot go to a café or coffee...

Seanad: Statements on COP27 (8 Dec 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the city. I spoke yesterday, on the Finance Bill, about Cork city. Cities are a major source of carbon emissions. I hope before the Minister leaves office - I hope he does not leave office for a long time - that we get that BusConnects and Cork light rail project over the line because that would be a transformative piece around the future of Cork. When we talk about global...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...who are watching and listening, however, about the buzz, excitement and interest in the Irish Laurels at Cork greyhound track on a Saturday a few weeks ago. It was the biggest crowd at the track in a long time. I commend Mr. Frank Nyhan, Mr. Jimmy Barry Murphy and all involved in the greyhound industry on bringing back the Irish Laurels in the autumn and ensuring the Cork track was full...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...tissue Bill. I also welcome the approval from Cabinet today. I commend the Leader of the House, Senator Regina Doherty, who was with me on the health committee. I, too, lament that it took so long for the legislation to reach this point. Senator Conway asked the very good question why it took so long. However, we will celebrate the fact that today the lives of so many people who await...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...discuss the welcome decision today to purchase 90 new battery-powered train carriages? I hope it will see the Cork-area rapid transit system further progressed and coming to fruition. It is badly needed, long overdue and will enhance the region. Those of us from Cork recognise that the roads in our city are gridlocked and at full capacity. Representatives of TII will come before the...

Seanad: Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (29 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...and assist and support their needs. Never before have we needed a hands-on approach to business. While I am on my feet, I will welcome a former colleague and friend, Tony Dodd, who has been a long-standing member of the Houses of the Oireachtas staff and his friends to the Gallery. It is good to see him again. Retirement suits him. It is a good ad for it. Financial costs have...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Without meaning to strike a note discordant with the Cathaoirleach's remarks, I concur with Senator Horkan. As a long-standing Member of the House, I believe it is important that we do not lose the tradition of bringing the families of deceased Members to the House. We should not lose that. I am very strong on that point. I appreciate that the Covid pandemic interfered with proceedings...