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Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope those of us in the Chamber will be able to grow old and along with many other citizens-----

Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: If Deputy Niall Collins wants to go down that line, we can talk about the record of his party. We will have a very good history lesson and the Deputy will not come out of it smiling. Let us not do that, please.

Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I will conclude on this. I had much more to say.

Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope-----

Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Niall Collins can talk about what he wants to. I know he is ashamed about the record of his party and he should be. If I were him I would not be seen in public. I ask him not to tear the House into a political protest, as he is doing, because I-----

Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: ----- will be happy to debate the record of the Minister, Deputy Reilly, with him and his party leader. I challenge them to that debate anywhere they want it. Deputy Martin ran away from the Department of Health and Children. His party did not have the courage to take responsibility for that Department and decided to leave Ms Mary Harney there. Deputy Niall Collins should stop now because...

Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I will conclude on this.

Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: As a society and a state we must respect our senior citizens.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I am happy to comply.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Does Deputy Troy have to speak in the Chamber at 7.50 p.m.?

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Is it agreed that we finish at 7.45 p.m.? That should give the Deputy a chance to reach the Chamber in time.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I will go along with the wishes of the committee, but I am anxious to keep momentum going here. I am happy to spend whatever time members direct me to spend.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Okay, until 7.40 p.m.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Okay. Brief interactions by Members will also help the process.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Trust me - it would. Amendments Nos. 17 and 18 are related and may be discussed together. If amendment No. 17 is agreed then amendments Nos. 18 to 20, inclusive, cannot be moved.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Yes.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Ó Caoláin is in a feisty mood tonight.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: We are debating amendments Nos. 17 and 18 together. However, if amendment No. 17 is agreed then amendments Nos. 18 to 20, inclusive, cannot be moved.