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Driver Test Waiting Times: Motion [Private Members] (25 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: Labhair mise-----

Driver Test Waiting Times: Motion [Private Members] (25 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: Ná bí ag magadh now.

Driver Test Waiting Times: Motion [Private Members] (25 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an Teachta Ó Dálaigh as an rún seo a chur os ár gcomhair agus gabhaim buíochas freisin le gach Ball a thacaigh agus a labhair ar an tairiscint seo. I commend Deputy Daly on tabling the motion. Members will be aware the Government is not opposing the motion. All of us on all sides of the House share the frustration and annoyance around...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (19 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Deputy Whitmore for raising this very important matter. I concur completely that the biggest need is for bus services to be reliable and on time. We share the belief that should not just be an aspiration but a reality for the consumer, the travelling public. I thank the Deputy and appreciate the issues she has outlined in her contribution. I commit to bringing the issues she has...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (19 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Deputy Whitmore again for her contribution and for bringing the matter to the House. I assure her I fully recognise that transport connectivity is hugely important for the people who live, work and study in the areas she has mentioned and across urban and rural areas. It is vital and key to revitalising our villages, towns and urban centres. I accept the challenges we have heard...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Online Safety (19 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: I reiterate that online catfishing is not a trivial issue. It is a very serious matter that has a real and lasting impact on the victim both emotionally and financially. The anonymity the Internet affords cannot be an excuse for deception and harm. I fully agree with the thrust of what the Deputy said. While we have strong legislative measures in place, we must continue to assess whether...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Online Safety (19 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Deputy Ward for submitting this very important Topical Issue. I am responding on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Deputy O’Callaghan. I commend Deputy Ward on his proactivity both here this morning and in the Seanad when he served there. I commend the former Senator, Lisa Chambers, and Deputy Ward on their work on this particular matter. I acknowledge the important...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (13 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter, which I am taking for the Minister for Transport, and I apologise that he is not here. It is an important matter. Having been a student In Maynooth, I have seen the growth of Kilcock, Sallins and Maynooth. Improving public transport services and infrastructure is central to improving citizens' quality of life and achieving our decarbonisation...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (13 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: On behalf of the Minister for Transport, I again thank him for his engagement and the Topical Issue submitted. In terms of current developments, the DART+ West and DART+ South West projects are moving to the next stage in light of recent planning decisions. An Bord Pleanála has given conditional approval for the DART+ West and full approval for the DART+ South West railway order...

Road Safety: Statements (13 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: Ar an gcéad dul síos, gabhaim buíochas le gach Teachta a ghlac páirt sa díospóireacht ar shábháilteacht ar bhóithre. Tá gach duine freagrach más tiománaithe iad ar an mbóthar. I thank the Members of the House for their contributions on the importance of road safety and for the wonderful debate, which was very honest and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (13 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: 155. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide information on the possibility of developing a bus route to run between Ringaskiddy and Crosshaven, County Cork, to benefit school students (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5428/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (11 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: 621. To ask the Minister for Health the reason Cork University Hospital is taking up the beds needed for the dental treatment in Mallow General Hospital and subsequently dental services are being cancelled for patients with disabilities who require urgent treatment under general anaesthetic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4221/25]

Government’s Response to Storm Éowyn: Statements (Resumed) (6 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: The breadth of the contributions by Members of the House today and yesterday speaks to the scale of the impact of Storm Éowyn. It was, as Deputy Gogarty said, a hurricane-type event, with winds of 180 km/h, which illustrates the severity. We can see the impact it is having on families and communities, throughout the west and north west in particular, and every one of us regrets its...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Projects (5 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: 198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of specific improvement grant funding provided and drawn down by Kerry County Council from 2019 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2846/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Transport (5 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: 199. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the plan to increase buses on Cork city routes including the 220 and 223. [2847/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Network (5 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: 200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the upgrade of Mathew Hill in Togher, Cork. [2848/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Network (5 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: 201. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the upgrade of Clarkes Hill and Coach Hill in Rochestown, Cork. [2849/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Projects (5 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: 202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the status of the future plan to upgrade Ballinrea Cross in Carrigaline, County Cork. [2850/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Swimming Pools (5 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: 542. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on the Gus Healy Swimming Pool Nursery Drive, Ballinlough, Cork city, on refurbishment of the pool and any future investment considered for the pool. [2854/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Policies (5 Feb 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: 892. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to consider putting forward a proposal to introduce paid miscarriage leave as a specific payment, for a temporary period, which would not replace the current sick leave policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2865/25]