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Seanad: Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend the Minister and the Minister for Defence on their extension of the seagoing credit for Naval Service personnel, which is covered in sections 10 and 11. As somebody who comes from the constituency Cork South-Central, which includes Ringaskiddy, the Naval Service base and Haulbowline at the core of its operations, I commend the extending of this tax credit and congratulate the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...I have for my learned friend and colleague is that the Minister of State has asked that the scheme be open to all candidates so they can avail of it. On the point the Senator made in regard to the Defence Forces, we had the debate with the Minister of State, Deputy Kehoe, in the past couple of weeks and we will have him back in the House soon. It is important that we recognise the...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: .... In the Cathaoirleach's native west Cork, the O'Donovan brothers, Mr. Shane O'Driscoll, Mr. Mark O'Donovan and Ms Denise Walsh won medals while representing Ireland in rowing. There was pride, unity and strength. That the boxing world is in turmoil again is disappointing and frustrating. When someone of the calibre of Mr. Bernard Dunne is being undermined, it poses the question of...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...needs to be considered, and a change might have to come to make this about fairness in the way in which Bus Éireann and private operators can compete on the Expressway routes. Senators Mullen and Swanick referred to the Defence Forces. The issue of post-traumatic stress disorder is very important and it is important that every support that can be given is given to members of the...