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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not correct.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: Withdraw the remark, Senator Walsh.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Walsh knows well that Fine Gael adopted the Tallaght strategy.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Walsh should withdraw the remark, a Chathaoirligh. His party played politics for long enough in this country.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: I am prepared to have a real debate with Senator Walsh.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: We will deal with it very quickly. We will have a real debate on it.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a terrible comment.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: There was consensus on the issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to raise two issues but in light of the comments made by Senators Walsh and Harris——

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: ——I will join with my colleagues in asking for a debate on transport. Given the comments made in the House this morning I wonder what the late and great James Connolly would think of Senator Harris defending the Government both here and in other fora.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: I understand. However, given the lack of a Government defence of public services, such a debate would be very timely. I also ask for a debate on the impending crisis of a proposed strike by the GPA. This is an important issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: It is an important issue which affects the lives of every community in this country. I join with Senators Ó Domhnaill and Doherty in welcoming a resolution on the undocumented Irish in the US and there is broad consensus on the matter on this side of the House. I appeal to the Leader to ask the Minister to come to the House as this is a very serious issue. The House will be aware that...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: They have a great ambassador in the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: Minister for Dublin.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: So much for cognitive development.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: Not a bit.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: He is a decent and honourable man.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden should not take the name of a good man in vain. John Bruton is a good man. He was the best Taoiseach we ever had.

Seanad: Pension Provision: Motion (14 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: I second the amendment. I welcome the Minister to the House and congratulate him on his elevation. This debate is timely and opportune. In many people's eyes, the time for debate is over and it is now time for action. I commend Senators O'Malley and Cannon on tabling this motion. I welcome the publication of the Green Paper. I suppose it is a case of better late than never. Like the...