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

Jerry Buttimer: What has the Government done? Why can it not lift the cap on PLC courses? The following statistics relate to three colleges in my city which do Trojan work in this area: Cork College of Commerce — number of applications, 3,500; number of PLC places, 1,940; number of unsuccessful applications, 1,655; Scoil Stiofáin Naofa, a tremendous college — number of applications, 2,765; number of...

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

Jerry Buttimer: There has been no investment in the airport. The Government cannot even break up Aer Rianta, which is the issue.

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

Jerry Buttimer: The restriction on the number of college places is linked to a lack of resources. Fianna Fáil kowtowed to the Green Party in not addressing the fees issue because it was afraid of the political ramifications. The Minister is a UCC graduate and a former lecturer. He should know that his dismantling of the structure of education will have repercussions for much longer than his tenure and...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: When does the Deputy Leader expect an end to cronyism and the continuing political patronage on the board of FÁS? Earlier this week the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment announced appointments to the new board of FÁS. Fewer than half of those appointed were required to apply for the position. A short-list of 28 people was drawn up and, lo and behold, it emerged...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Nothing has changed in FÁS which remains a symbol of excess, waste and patronage.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: When can we expect real reform of FÁS? While its staff do great work on the ground, it is time the board worked on behalf of the people. I ask for a debate on social partnership. I listened to Senator Hannigan's contribution. The euro is in crisis but, more importantly, the country needs everyone involved in social partnership, including the Oireachtas, to take action to remove the threat...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: A defeated candidate is a failed candidate. I was one myself.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: He was not a failed candidate.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The old pals' act still reigns. That is the bottom line.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not interfering with him at all. The old pals' act still pertains.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I was a failed candidate at the last general election.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order——

Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order——

Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Who has ministerial responsibility in the matter?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is typical of the Government — it is passing the buck and taking no responsibility.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The poor taxpayer is paying for it.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The poor taxpayer.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a cod.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.