Jerry Buttimer, TD

Fine Gael’s Jerry Buttimer TD, Minister of State at the Department of Transport has worked alongside Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State Sean Canney to today secure Cabinet approval for the Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport under the recent National Development Plan (NDP) Review.

The new programme for government commitment to implement a Cork City Centre Taskforce will help rejuvenate Cork, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Sinn Féin’s manifesto contains a commitment that amounts to political interfere in the independence and editorial process of our public service broadcaster, Senator Jerry Buttimer has said.

The establishment of a dedicated Cork City Taskforce is positive news that will be broadly welcomed, a Fine Gael General Election candidate has said.

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.