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Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit nua agus gabhaim comhghairdeas leis. The Bill is important legislation. In his remarks on Second Stage the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, indicated that the aim of the Bill is to establish a robust regulatory framework for the newly liberalised postal sector. More importantly, he said the economy and society at large needs a strong and vibrant postal service...

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: They have said to me this Bill will not threaten them and, if formulated properly, will enhance the role of An Post. In preparing for this Bill, we must be honest about the fact that we are living in a different era in which competition is welcome. However, I question genuinely whether we need competition in our postal service. We have a small peripheral nation on the edge of Europe with a...

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Sometimes I wonder whether they come in here blindly and oppose for the sake of opposition. I genuinely believe we will fail in our duty as legislators if we do not consider this Bill on behalf of the workers and service users. We have a very fine postal system and staff. The latter do more than just deliver mail. In many cases, the postman is the only person certain individuals meet in...

Order of Business (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: We had 14 years of it.

Order of Business (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: They are like Punch and Judy over there.

Health Service Reform (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the time frame surrounding the reconfiguration process that is intended to take place in Heath Service Executive South. [7430/11]

Legislative Programme (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Respect the Chair.

Legislative Programme (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Boyd Barrett is not in transition year now. (Interruptions).

Agreements with Members (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Ask the question, cuir an ceist.

Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Members opposite did a good job on the farmers.

Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Is the Galway tent being brought back?

Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: The glasshouse is shattered.

Written Answers — Undocumented Irish: Undocumented Irish (5 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 59: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions he had in the USA regarding the plight of the undocumented Irish in the USA. [6641/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (5 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Finance when the enabling legislation to enable the social welfare and taxation aspects of the Civil Partnership Bill will be brought before the Houses of the Oireachtas. [6640/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (5 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Cork in the Department building programme. [6548/11]

Written Answers — National Carers Strategy: National Carers Strategy (5 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when she will publish the national carers strategy. [6639/11]

Written Answers — Judicial Appointments: Judicial Appointments (5 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of vacancies in the Judiciary at the levels if any at Circuit Court and at District Court; and if he will breakdown the vacancies on a regional basis. [6549/11]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (5 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 442: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a company (details supplied) no longer allows customers to collect pre-booked tickets with credit cards. [6537/11]

Order of Business (31 Mar 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: You did just that earlier.

Moriarty Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: The Deputy should hold up the mirror.