News & Statements
Nightlink bus service needed in Cork on busy weekends- Buttimer
Fine Gael Senator and Leader of Seanad Éireann, Jerry Buttimer, has called for a Nightlink bus service in Cork on busy weekends.
Direct flights to Cork from Boston Providence to return next year – Buttimer
The return of the Cork to Boston Providence direct flight next year demonstrates that Cork is the gateway to the South of Ireland for trade and tourism, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Intoxication holding areas needed to reduce wait times in Emergency Departments – Buttimer
Fine Gael Senator, Jerry Buttimer, has called for the introduction of separate intoxication holding areas in City Centre Garda Stations to reduce the pressure on hospital Emergency Departments.
Same-sex couples being legally able to declare parentage is welcome news – Buttimer
Cork Senator and Leader of Seanad Éireann, Jerry Buttimer, has said the move by Ministers Harris and Zappone to close a legal loophole and allow same-sex couples to legally declare parentage is a step in the right direction for our society.
Decision on Cork Harbour incinerator extremely disappointing – Buttimer
Fine Gael Cork South Central Senator, Jerry Buttimer, has responded to the decision of An Bord Pleanála to grant permission for an incinerator in Cork Harbour, calling it extremely disappointing.
Official recognition of ISL a sign of progress for the deaf community – Buttimer
The passing of the Irish Sign Language Bill 2016 through the Seanad is a real sign of progress for the deaf community in this country, according to the Leader of the Seanad, Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer. Senator Buttimer was speaking after the Bill passed through the Seanad today (Friday) after passing through the Dáil yesterday (Thursday).
Civilianisation of Garda Posts will see more Gardaí on the beat in Cork
The civilianisation of Garda posts will free up more fully trained Gardaí to be deployed on the beat in Cork, says Fine Gael Cork Senator Jerry Buttimer, who is calling for the process to be expedited.
Buttimer welcomes Fianna Fáil conversion to the Cork Hospital project
Fine Gael Senator for Cork, and Former Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Health, Jerry Buttimer, has welcomed Billy Kelleher's belated support for a new Cork Hospital.
1,147 couples have said “I do” two years on from marriage equality referendum – Buttimer
Fine Gael Cork Senator and Chair of the Fine Gael LGBT Group, Jerry Buttimer, has said that 1,147 same-sex couples have married since the introduction of marriage equality in Ireland.
Additional investment in CUMH is good news for women and for the future development of the hospital – Buttimer
Fine Gael Cork Senator and Leader of Seanad Éireann, Jerry Buttimer, has today (Friday) welcomed the announcement by Minister for Health, Simon Harris, of additional investment in services at Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH).