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Seanad: Disregard of Certain Criminal Records of Gay Men: Motion (17 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., I will not pre-empt or get involved in the debate. However, it is important on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, IDAHOBITDay, that we have this debate. I will echo other Members of the Seanad who spoke earlier about the events leading up to this motion and to IDAHOBITDayby reminding us all that regardless of who we are, we are all born free and equal...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Jun 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: Since the Minister is here, I just want to make the point I made in my Second Stage contribution and echo the comments of Senator Wall. In this House, we should applaud the members of An Garda Síochána who were on the front line during Covid and performed heroically on behalf of all of us. The Upper House of the Oireachtas should acknowledge that. The Minister will know full well...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Reform of Public Works Contracts for the Construction of Transport Infrastructure: Discussion (27 Apr 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the witnesses for attending and for the presentation. This is an important meeting and I echo the remarks of Senator Horkan that we should have the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform before the committee as a matter of urgency as part of an ongoing discussion on the reform of public works contracts. Deputy O’Rourke spoke about difficulties that are beginning to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Dec 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: ...decision and announcement earlier to extend the EWSS and to make changes to the Covid restrictions support scheme, CRSS. It is very important that we continue to support our hospitality sector. I echo the call by Senator Black and others that the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Deputy Martin, be asked to come to the House for a discussion on live...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I echo the accolades expressed to our colleague and friend, Christy Kelly, who is retiring after 40 years' service. He is a gentleman and a pleasure to work with. I thank him most sincerely for his tenure in the Houses of the Oireachtas. I support Senator McGreehan and commend the Leader and Senator Gallagher on the horticultural Bill. It is farcical that we are importing peat. I rise...

Seanad: Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (24 May 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: ...we are European and part of the European community and believe in the EU digital Covid certificate, we should agree that a fully vaccinated person with a negative test should be able to travel and have, to echo the Minister, unimpeded travel access across the EU. Late July and August are far too late. It is way too slow, notwithstanding the health concerns over the Indian variant and so...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2021)

Jerry Buttimer: I echo and support Senator Warfield's remarks on the need for a balanced debate on sex education, and I applaud him for his remarks in the House today. I join with Senator Carrigy and others on the remarks about Andrew Geary. I know Andrew Geary. He is a tremendous father, a tremendous public servant and a huge and profoundly important advocate for his son, Callum. I commend him for his...

Seanad: Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. This is very important legislation. It is also important to note some of the remarks made by Senators Keogan and Carrigy - I will echo them - on the help to-buy-scheme and the concerns being expressed to the effect that second-hand houses or older houses are not included in the scheme. People who want to buy are coming to us and, as...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Mar 2020)

Jerry Buttimer: ...; and No. 3, motion re earlier signature of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020, to be taken on conclusion of No. 2awithout debate. With the Cathaoirleach's indulgence, I echo his remarks of last week that on the Order of Business we are discussing important legislation and I believe it is in all of our interests, in particular, those of the people who this...

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

Jerry Buttimer: ...For a long time we have had an agreed approach to legacy and reconciliation issues. As the Tánaiste said yesterday, there can be no deviation, amnesties or differing viewpoints or treatment. To re-echo his words, it is a concern. I am sure that he will take this matter up with his counterpart in the North in due course. Senator Conway-Walsh raised the issues of dual pricing and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I congratulate Senator Leyden on his daughter's re-election and echo his comments on the North, as we have discussed. Senator Craughwell mentioned councillors' pay and supports and we are all ad idemthat there is a need for a real examination, which is being done now by Ms Sara Moorhead, who is carrying out an independent review. The report is imminent and the Minister has received the...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Second Stage (14 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Tenancies Board, RTB, as it now is. My view of the world has changed a bit as I mature, reflect and listen to contributions. I once had the view that all landlords were bad and all tenants good, to echo Animal Farm. One's world view changes as one becomes more knowledgeable and one understands that there is no silver bullet. I am certain of one thing, however, which is that we need to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...who made contributions to the Order of Business. Senator Ardagh raised the very important issue of Dolphin Park. I hope there can be facilitation of access for both GAA clubs to the pitches and I echo the Senator's call that an t-Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael should perhaps get involved or that some mechanism should be found for a way forward. As the Senator rightly stated,...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...unfair. It is not motivated by the desire to help find solutions but by attempts to score cheap political points. I know I am digressing, but look at the urban regeneration fund announced yesterday. It baffled me that in Cork's Evening Echoyesterday evening, there was not a scintilla of a line about the urban regeneration fund, which has the potential to be transformative not just for...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...family for their wonderful contribution to public life in Cork and Ireland generally. As Senator O'Sullivan said it is "the paper". When it was the Cork Examiner, we all bought it. The Evening Echois the paper I buy every day because it is the paper for Cork city. Every Christmas, we have The Holly Boughto look forward to. It is an extraordinary day and, in fact, some of us are...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Motions (11 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Cork Airport is a brilliant airport. In fairness to the chief executive, Mr. Niall McCarthy, and his team the airport is growing. An article published last week in the Evening Echostated that Horgan's Quay was the third terminal for Dublin Airport. That was a bit unfair. What is happening is that people in the south are choosing, in my opinion, erroneously to travel to Dublin when those...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...for their parents.It certainly sends the wrong signal and the policy is wrong. As many Members have said here today, friends must speak out. The remarks of the Tánaiste last night should be echoed today. This kind of leadership gives license to other countries to follow inhumane policies towards vulnerable refugees. Is this making America great? It is the question the Trump...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., since 1872. I thank them for their huge commitment to the people of Cork, and of Ireland, since they commenced their involvement in the Irish Examineras it is now. It is fair to say that the Evening Echoand the Irish Examinerare synonymous with Cork. I certainly hope that the titles can be retained and that we continue to have excellent coverage of current affairs and sport in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...;il 100 and Irish Water. I acknowledge the symposium that took place yesterday for John Redmond. Senator Swanick has been a champion of and advocate for those who are lonely. He has done so again this morning. I echo the words of Seán Moynihan that it is not just about last week but an ongoing issue for some people. I agree with Senator Craughwell about pay restoration. There is...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...role. I compliment the former Minister of State, Senator Ó Ríordáin, for the strong leadership he displayed in the Department when he was there. I commend John Carr on his work on the strategy. I wish to echo the Taoiseach's remarks. We adopted a national road safety strategy campaign and approach. The issue of drugs and alcohol requires an integrated strategy. That is...