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Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Sorry, a Chathaoirligh;I am not being political.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: This is a matter of extreme importance. On a point of order, I am seeking clarification about the Order of Business between 1.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: This is the forum in which to discuss it.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: What is the Order of Business between 1.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.?

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, what I am raising on behalf of the people of Cork is important-----

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: -----and I will not take that remark, a Chathaoirligh. You are being unfair to me.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not understand his remark. I asked him to reply.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: He was unclear in what he was saying.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: A Chathaoirligh, I resent the remark you made. I take my job seriously and contribute. I did not understand the Leader's remarks.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I am seeking clarification.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Will the Leader explain the format between 1.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.?

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I will.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Seanadóir nua, James Carroll, agus déanaim comhghairdeas leis. In welcoming Senator Carroll I am conscious that, like Senator O'Malley, he is joining a political party with an opinion poll rating that has fallen drastically - in Senator O'Malley's case, the party has disappeared. I second Senator Fitzgerald's amendment to the Order of Business. As someone who comes...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: How will they cope with the demands put on them? The Taoiseach swans around in his helicopter. The people want leadership. They have not been getting it. The Leader may nod his head but he knows full well this Government has let the people down.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: As Senator Norris said, we live in different apocalyptic times but the Leader's time is up.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: What was that?

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Is Senator O'Brien not in government?

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a question.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Ring the Drumcondra mafia to find out its plans.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: What about the Trinity College by-election?