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Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Boyle is at home where he is.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Harris in asking for a debate on the media. The way in which the media have failed to portray political life in this country is appalling, in particular, for example, the vilification of Deputy Kenny. I also join with Senator Donohoe in asking for a debate on emigration. Does the Leader agree with the Tánaiste that to emigrate is a source of fun and adventure? I hope he...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I understand that, but I am asking the Leader. I am merely posing the question. To where have we recourse to get answers from these bodies?

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: How does one follow that? Today is the first day of Lent, as Senator Fitzgerald said------

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: My question to the Leader concerns when the Government will be serious about tackling smoking and tobacco smuggling. I compliment the Irish Cancer Society for its efforts regarding the forthcoming national daffodil day. It is important to put the issue on the agenda. It is on the clár for today but we need to do more about smoking and ask people to abstain from it. My fundamental question...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I will rephrase it.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I will rephrase-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Given that I was interrupted a number of times-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I will finish on a serious note.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The issue of job creation is serious, and the Government has not acted on it. When will we see a Government stimulus package and a job creation policy being put in place?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Why did the Senator not support her?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Why did the Senator not support her?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ó Brolcháin cannot find Leinster House.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that why Fianna Fáil was selling them? In fairness to it, it got good value for them.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Does the Leader agree that the Minister for Defence, Deputy Willie O'Dea, acted unethically?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I am asking the Leader a legitimate question. I know Fianna Fáil Members are embarrassed by what has happened and they have questions to answer. Does the Leader believe the Minister has acted unethically? Does he agree that the Minister has brought politics into disrepute? When will we see an end to cute hoorism in Fianna Fáil——

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: ——whereby its members think they can do and say what they wish and subvert democracy? Where are the Green Party Members this morning? Are they hiding in cyberspace or behind trees?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not talking about any Member. I am asking a legitimate question.