News & Statements
Tourism branding needed to promote and sell Cork – Buttimer
Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has said that a dedicated tourism brand needs to be developed to promote and sell Cork. Deputy Buttimer was commenting following the announcement of a similar initiative for Dublin.
New regulations give access to life saving medicines – Buttimer
Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Health, Jerry Buttimer, has said that new regulations for certain prescription-only medicines will save lives.
Free GP care now extended to all children aged 11 and under – Buttimer
Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Health, Jerry Buttimer, has said the further extension of free GP care to all children aged 11 and under is great news for families around the country.
New routes and increased capacity for Cork Aiport – Buttimer
Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer has said today (Thursday) that new routes and increased capacity announced for Cork Airport, is great news for Cork city and county, as well as the wider Munster region.
Cork Airport’s first ever transatlantic flights great news for tourism and business – Buttimer
Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has said that the announcement of the first ever transatlantic routes from Cork Airport is great news for the city and county and will be a huge boost for tourism and business throughout the Munster region.
Historic Marriage Bill approved by Cabinet to make equality a reality – Buttimer
Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, and the Chair of Fine Gael LGBT Jerry Buttimer, says the approval of the Marriage Bill 2015 by the Cabinet today is a historic move and another important step in this process, which will see the first same-sex marriages taking place before the end of the year.
Cork to benefit from global tourism campaign – Buttimer
Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has said that tourism in Cork will benefit from Tourism Ireland’s autumn marketing campaign. Deputy Buttimer was commenting following the announcement of €12 million promotional campaign, launched by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, TD.
Funding to enhance tourists’ experience at Blackrock Castle – Buttimer
Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has said that €160,000 in funding for Blackrock Castle will enhance the experience for tourists and visitors. Deputy Buttimer was commenting following the announcement of €1.2 million in funding for capital projects in Ireland’s Ancient East by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD.
Decision to fund MS drug will have life changing effects – Buttimer
Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, and chairperson of the Oireachtas Health Committee, Jerry Buttimer, has said the decision by the HSE to approve funding for Fampyra, a drug used to treat Multiple Sclerosis, will have life changing effects.
Crew of L.É. Eithne a source of pride for our nation – Buttimer
Cork South Central Fine Gael TD, Jerry Buttimer, today (Friday) congratulates the crew of the L.É. Eithne on their return home from deployment, assisting in the humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean.