News & Statements
Ryanair must stop playing politics with Cork Airport – Buttimer
Cork Fine Gael Senator, Jerry Buttimer, has called on Ryanair to engage positively with Cork Airport and to act in a manner that is conducive to the return of its base and the resumption of safe flying from the airport.
Need to legislate for mental health training in the workplace – Buttimer
Mental health training in the workplace is essential, and Cork Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer is proposing to introduce legislation to make it mandatory.
Extension of public consultation phase on National Development Plan gives everyone a chance to have a say – Buttimer
Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer is advising that the deadline for submissions to the public consultation phase of the National Development Plan has been extended to the 19th of February, giving everyone the chance to have a say.
Hand sanitiser should be provided on public transport – Buttimer
Public transport operators including Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann and Irish Rail should all have hand sanitiser dispensers on board, a Fine Gael Cork Senator has said.
Taxi passengers must have cash free payment options – Buttimer
Taxi passengers need to be provided with cashless payment options in all taxis as a matter of public health, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer said almost a year ago, the National Transport Authority acknowledged that their drivers will be obliged to accept card payments.
Choose Cork for your ‘Laethanta Herea’ – Buttimer
Fine Gael Senator, Jerry Buttimer is highlighting the attractions of Cork as Irish people look to holiday at home this year.
Buttimer elected Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann
Fine Gael Senator, Jerry Buttimer, has been elected Leas-Chathaoirleach of the 26th Seanad today (Tuesday).
Pedestrianisation of city streets to make way for outdoor seating is a welcome move for Cork businesses as they reopen after Covid-19 -Buttimer
CCTV needed in Douglas and Carrigaline – Buttimer
The Leader of Seanad Éireann, Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer is calling for Cork City Council and Cork County Council to install CCTV in Douglas and Carrigaline as a matter of urgency.
Buttimer calls for Yoga to be taught in schools
Senator Jerry Buttimer Leader of Seanad Eireann is calling for a new approach in the well-being of children by introducing yoga to schools.