Jerry Buttimer TD

Jerry Buttimer is the Minister of State for Charities, Gaeltacht and the Islands & Rural Transport. He was elected as a member of Dáil Éireann in November, 2024. Prior to that, Jerry served as a Senator in the 26th Seanad. In December 2022 he was appointed as the Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann. He also previously served as Leader of the 25th Seanad. Jerry was previously elected to Dáil Éireann in February, 2011 representing the constituency of Cork South Central. He was previously appointed as Chairperson of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children in July 2011. Prior to his election to Dáil Éireann, Jerry served as a Senator, having been elected in July 2007, and was a member of Cork City Council from 2004 to 2007. Senator Buttimer is also the founder of Fine Gael LGBT and Party Spokesperson on Transport.