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Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: What is Government policy? How can the people have confidence in the Government when it does not know what it is doing?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: They are playing the flute now.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Do we want Foster and Allen?

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a Second Stage speech. Does Senator Leyden have a question?

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: An important debate which we need as a matter of urgency is on the availability of credit. Does the Leader have any understanding of the number of people who are being hounded by banks — and by the Revenue Commissioners, on behalf of the Government — seeking payment? There is also a need for a debate on mental health. The number of people who are under pressure is frightening. I will...

Seanad: Flood Relief (9 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an gCathaoirleach as ucht deis a thabhairt dom an ábhar seo a ardú sa Teach. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Mansergh. In welcoming the publication of the catchment flood risk assessment and management study — the CFRAM study — I have to say I accept that the Minister of State has shown an interest and involvement in this...

Seanad: Flood Relief (9 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I understand the Minister of State is in a consultative process and concur with him that substantial work must be done in Cork, particularly in reinforcing the quay walls. The figure of €100 million is small change. The Minister of State indicated he was not prepared to raise and then dash the hopes of residents. People in the affected area are crestfallen and need hope. The Government...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden is in reverse.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden should go into neutral. Was he caught himself?

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden could be driving a taxi himself after the next election.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I support Senator Fitzgerald's comments on mental health. It would be wrong of us not to have a debate. When will there be Government action on A Vision for Change and a commitment to funding? Mental health is not just a phrase we can throw about. Many people are under severe pressure. Mental health patients are being moved out into communities and being housed in Dickensian facilities...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: That comment should be withdrawn.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: That comment should be withdrawn.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order——

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, it is Senator Glynn who has politicised this issue, not us.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leader's party never did it. It did not have the bottle to do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It never got it right and will not start now either.

Seanad: CAO Applications and College Places: Statements (10 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chuir roimh an Aire Stáit. This debate is timely and opportune. I compliment the Fine Gael spokesperson on education, Senator Healy Eames, on a positive and worthwhile contribution which has enlightened the debate. I hope the Minister will consider her suggestions, especially on in-service training. As a teacher I am aware of how important that is. We need to...

Seanad: CAO Applications and College Places: Statements (10 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: No.

Seanad: CAO Applications and College Places: Statements (10 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that the brand name of NUI is restored. The Minister of State outlined the importance of third level in terms of enabling people to reach their full potential as individuals. He is dead right. I do not disagree with him. What has the Government done? It has made cutbacks to third level education. No attempt has been made to tackle under-funding and under-resourcing of...