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Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Flood Relief (10 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim buíochas don Chathaoirleach mar gur thóg sé cead dom an rún seo a chur roimh an Teach, agus cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Áine Brady. The motion calls on the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, whom I know is unable to be here tonight, to make an immediate announcement regarding the contract for the Lower Lee flood risk management scheme. The Minister of State...

Seanad: Flood Relief (10 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. It is extraordinary that the flooding concerned occurred in 2009 and that the Minister of State has stated in her reply to the motion that "it would likely be some time in 2012 before construction works could commence". That is a sad indictment of the processes and procedures we have in place. It is of little consolation to the people of Cork...

Seanad: National Housing Development Survey: Motion (10 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: They were the Minister of State's colleagues or partners in Government.

Seanad: National Housing Development Survey: Motion (10 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. The Minister of State is correct in saying that the survey will not immediately change reality for those living in unfinished housing developments. It presents strong evidence for the delivery of action. The remarks of the Minister of State are at odds with the comments of the Minister of State, Deputy Finneran. He said he would not leave houses empty...

Seanad: National Housing Development Survey: Motion (10 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is. The Minister of State, Deputy Cuffe, impresses me. He is in a boat on his own at times. I wish he was not in the Government of which he is a member.

Seanad: National Housing Development Survey: Motion (10 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: As we know, the boat is on the rocks, but in fairness to the Minister of State, he is trying to stay on it.

Seanad: National Housing Development Survey: Motion (10 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State must deliver. I accept he cannot do it by himself but he must lead people. We are talking about people. This is about sustainable communities. If people mean anything to us, we should build vibrant communities, urban and rural, in Leitrim, Cork or wherever. As we speak, people are living in terrible, unfinished estates. Many of them are in negative equity,...

Seanad: Effects of Recession on Mental Health: Statements (10 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to share time with Senator Bradford. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. The debate is on the effects of the recession on mental health. The effects, to quote a friend of mine, are extraordinary. The need to look after our mental health is far more important today than it has ever been in the history of our State. That is the reason it is important we provide adequate funding and...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Fitzgerald and other Senators in calling for a debate on the financial crisis facing many couples and partners in their homes. The biggest threat to family life today is paying the mortgage in a mortgage crisis situation. This massive crisis is putting a strain between partners and between husbands and wives. It is unbelievable. We have an obligation to protect the family...

Seanad: Sports Capital Programme (4 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach as ucht cuidiú liom an rún seo a chur ós comhair an Tí agus cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, Deputy Mary White. The motion before us is a simple and practical one regarding the sports capital programme. Rather than entering into a long speech, I will pose a simple question. Will there be a new sports capital programme and will it be...

Seanad: Sports Capital Programme (4 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for her reply and I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise the matter. I appreciate that the Minister of State is not at the Department but given that she stated in her reply that it is a common misconception that the programme has been discontinued, where does the €48 million go and why have the clubs been told by the Department that no sports...

Seanad: Sports Capital Programme (4 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I know. I accept that. There is a direct quotation in the newsletter and the Minister of State has given a reply. Who do we believe? Is there a fund? Has it been reopened?

Seanad: Sports Capital Programme (4 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that.

Seanad: Sports Capital Programme (4 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: However, we are being told one thing and then told something else here. Is a sports capital programme available?

Seanad: Sports Capital Programme (4 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Let us not tell people untruths. I am not stating the Minister of State is doing so but she has stated here-----

Seanad: Sports Capital Programme (4 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: -----that there is no sports capital programme and we are told in the newsletter that there is.

Seanad: Sports Capital Programme (4 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Is it not the case that the €48 million is not given for sports capital funding?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Harris in condemning the thuggish behaviour of a small few yesterday who were supposedly protesting in the name of a legitimate cause. It is not good enough that young gardaí and members of the security forces must endure that type of loutish behaviour. I am all in favour of people having the right to protest, but it is about time that the people who are on our streets...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Well said.