Jerry Buttimer TD

Jerry Buttimer was elected to Dáil Éireann in February, 2011 representing the constituency of Cork South Central. Deputy Buttimer was appointed as Chairperson of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children in July 2011.  Prior to his election to Dáil Éireann Deputy Buttimer served as a Senator, having been elected in July 2007, and was a member of Cork City Council from 2004 to 2007.

Under Deputy Buttimer’s stewardship the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children held a series of meetings examining the misuse of alcohol and other drugs.  This process culminated in the publication of a report which detailed a series of recommendations for tackling these complex issues.  Deputy Buttimer has also led the Committee’s consultation process on the proposed Children First Bill which will put in place a statutory framework to protect children and combat child abuse and neglect.

Outside of representative politics Deputy Buttimer is actively involved in his local community and the GAA.  Deputy Buttimer served on the GAA National Marketing Committee, as well as Chairman of his local Bishopstown GAA Club.
 


Opening Statement to the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children

The fundamental role of the Oireachtas is to enact legislation; in doing so it must act within the parameters set down by the people in their constitution, Bunreacht na hEireann

Buttimer delighted to play his part in Constitutional Convention

Fine Gael Cork South Central Deputy and Chair of the Party’s LGBT Group, Jerry Buttimer, has today (Thursday) said he is delighted to accept a position on the Constitutional Convention as part of the Fine Gael delegation and he is honoured to play his part in this new forum that will contribute significantly to the formation of public policy into the future.

Speech on the Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill

In welcoming the Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012 I compliment the Minister for Child and Youth Affairs, her staff and her officials on their tenacity, commitment and resolve in adopting a bipartisan, cross-party approach to bring the legislation before the House.

Buttimer encourages schools to incorporate PE as part of revised Junior Certificate

Proposals for a mandatory system of licensing health service providers by year end - Buttimer