Senator Jerry Buttimer

New funding announced today will prove transformative for family carers across Ireland by providing employment, education, and training opportunities, a Fine Gael Senator said.

A robust strategy is needed to tackle the rise in cases of monkeypox here in Ireland, according to Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer, who is proposing a meeting of public health officials and relevant health groups.

A public awareness campaign on the symptoms of monkeypox and how individuals can protect themselves from infection is urgently required here, according to Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer.

Aer Lingus must give answers to the thousands of passengers let down by cancelled flights including new cancellations this weekend, Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer has said.

Aer Lingus management have been asked to appear before the Oireachtas Transport Committee to explain what they are doing for the thousands of passengers let down by cancelled flight in recent weeks.

All children with cystic fibrosis across the country must have access to the life-changing Kaftrio drug therapy, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Changes to the discriminatory restrictions on blood donation rules for gay and bisexual men must be implemented immediately, amidst concerns of a severe blood supply shortage in the country, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Ryanair, Aer Lingus and other airlines must ensure their fares are at a minimum and remain fixed, or free, for people fleeing the Ukrainian crisis, a Fine Gael Senator has said. 

Fine Gael Senator and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Jerry Buttimer, has appealed to everyone ahead of New Year’s Eve to never ever drink or take drugs before driving.

There should be a sporting boycott of countries with poor human rights records who are hostile to LGBTQ+ rights according to a Fine Gael Senator.