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Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (4 Oct 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider amending the criteria to participate in the JobBridge scheme in order that those in part-time employment, in an area unrelated to their qualifications, can partake in the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26927/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (4 Oct 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 583: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a medical card has been withdrawn in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [26905/11]

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (4 Oct 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 614: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for national lottery funding (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27266/11]

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Oct 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: I will share time with Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick. I welcome this important Bill. We must send a message regarding the abuse of alcohol in society, whether from a social or cultural point of view or while driving. Ireland, as a nation, has a problem with alcohol which needs to be addressed. Action is required before it is too late and, as law makers, it is our job to legislate for the common...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Oct 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Please God. We must ensure that when we use the roads, we all play a part in ensuring the safety of our fellow road users. This Bill goes a way towards achieving that. There must be a joined-up approach between Departments, the Road Safety Authority and the vintners to ensure there is no loss of life on our roads. If only that may happen.

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Oct 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: The Deputy will never last that long.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Fianna Fáil closed them down.

Bus Passenger Information Systems (29 Sep 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his plans to roll out real time passenger information systems for bus users outside of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26433/11]

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Is this the new Fianna Fáil or the old Fianna Fáil? What is the Deputy talking about?

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: The Deputies opposite will have to change the line to Fianna Fail. They failed the country.

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry.

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a pity the Deputy's logic does not apply to the banks.

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: What did the Deputy's party do for 14 years?

Garda Stations (28 Sep 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: The Deputy kept them up for 14 years.

Garda Stations (28 Sep 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Kerry lost the all-Ireland as well.

Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that we acknowledge that it is regrettable that we are in this position as a result of the mismanagement of the financial sector. It is incumbent on Government to be responsible. There are 1,600 jobs at stake. I challenge the Members opposite who are present, and I am glad there is one person present, to set out the alternative. This is about securing jobs, and insurance....

Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: I compliment my colleague, Deputy Mathews, on his thought provoking remarks. It is refreshing that a Member will discuss issues in a non-partisan manner. The Bill results yet again from the mismanagement of the financial sector, the mismanagement of our economy and the mismanagement of one insurance company. The cost of gambling, games of high stakes poker and financial recklessness has...

Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: How dare they demean Government Members who are interested in protecting and preserving jobs and who want a new approach to politics, which the Minister and the Government have adopted. Prior to implementing this legislation the Minister will take precautions to ensure that the cost to policyholders is limited as far as possible. The review undertaken by the State Claims Agency to review...

Order of Business (28 Sep 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: He did not say that.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: He did not say he is not going to publish the comprehensive spending review.