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Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: She is a woman.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: We are not.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (19 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, while I respect the Cathaoirleach's decision and do not propose to challenge it, the matter of which I gave notice was addressed specifically to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government who is responsible for the provision of funding for local authorities. I asked only that the Minister outline his plans. The Cathaoirleach ruled that the matter...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (19 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister either has responsibility for the issue or she does not.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: In calling on the Leader to arrange a pre-budget debate, it is important to consider what the Taoiseach said last night. If we cherish people, the budget must protect the vulnerable, the elderly, the disabled and those in the caring profession, particularly carers. If we place a high value on the work the people in question do, the budget should not cut back on their services and not hurt...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Who did he appoint yesterday?

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: It was an insider job. There is a cartel.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: With massive numbers of house repossessions and 400,000 unemployed.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: That is some experience.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: You made a monumental mistake Leader, and you know it. The Government has wrecked the economy.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

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

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: The lack of a plan.

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: On a point of information, will the Leader clarify-----