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Seanad: National Lottery Funding (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. This Adjournment matter concerns the allocation of funding from the national lottery. The amount of money accruing to the Exchequer from the national lottery in 2009 was €275 million. That figure was given by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan. I hope the Minister of State will explain to the House where the money from the sale of...

Seanad: National Lottery Funding (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I will raise another issue on the Adjournment in this regard.

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden never ceases to amaze me with his ability to speak in support of a Bill and against the Government and still vote for the Government.

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I agree with him that it is important-----

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes, I am discussing them. It is important that we protect the service. I am concerned about the commission and its interpretation or its ability to interpret. Senator Coffey was not wrong in the point he made. The headquarters dealing with rural areas might be found on Mount Street or Ely Place. I was in Ardara, County Donegal for the by-election and some of the townlands in that area-----

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Our vote did not collapse by one half and we did not come third.

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I accept Senator Leyden's apology.

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Cathaoirleach is correct; this is an important Bill which is why I was making the point about Ardara where, in many cases, the postman or postwoman is the only person the mail recipient meets, sees or speaks to. What does the Minister mean by " geographical conditions"? Today there would be no difficulty if mail was not delivered because one would not expect somebody to go out on in such...

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: If we learn anything from the Minister's tenure in office, it should be that it is important to engage in consultation. I say lightly and with a smile that one of the strengths of the system over the past decade has been social partnership. Some on this side of the House would not agree with that. If we are to learn from social partnership, we should learn that one must bring people with...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Will the Leader ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform to come to the House as a matter of urgency to deal with the matter mentioned by Senator Dearey and others this morning? It is important that we have a debate on the activities of dissident terrorists who are a threat to every single person in the country. I want to express my gratitude to the members of the Army and Garda who last...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: These are not Irish people worthy of support. I appeal through the Leader that this House stand up for the sovereign will of the people, which is to be an Irish nation proud of who we are. These people are terrorists and they should not be supported in any shape or form. I also call for a debate on the Leader's programme for January. This morning, Senator Boyle sent out mixed messages....

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Fitzgerald was right in what she stated this morning. The Minister, Deputy Gormley, used the word "asylum" in the other House last night and not in the context of refuge. His language was wrong. It conveyed the wrong message and sent the wrong signals to the people. He is sitting at Cabinet and is one of a chosen few in a privileged position. If he wants to be in Government he...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Does that mean we are staying until the spring?

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: We have been waiting for almost three years.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Is the Government staying until St. Patrick's Day?

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I have no respect for the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Government-----

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, is it appropriate for the Leader to interfere with members of staff in the House?

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I am asking a question. Is it appropriate for the Leader to interfere with members of staff in the House?

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leader explicitly said to a member of staff, "Only one microphone at a time." That is what he said. Is that appropriate?