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Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Government created the monster.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: We may have voted in favour of it but the Government created the HSE.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Given that the Joint Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources unanimously approved a motion on the broadcasting levy, I ask the Leader, in the interest of jobs and communications policy, to accept Senator O'Toole's motion allowing it to be passed rather than divide the House, as Senator Norris rightly remarked. That would give power to all of us in this House. Some 54,000...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: We need to have a debate on accountability and responsibility in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Show us the proof; support the amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: A great opportunity.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is only waffling.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Because of the Leader's position and influence, he should show leadership.

Seanad: Irish Language: Statements (10 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an díospóireacht tráthúil seo agus sinn i lár seachtain na Gaeilge. Is bua mór é an deis atá againn Éire agus a cultúr a chur i láthair. Is bua fé leith í an Ghaeilge a chaithfimid a chothú. Is tábhachtach an beart é mar sin ár ndíogras i leith na Gaeilge a athnuachán. Ní foláir dúinn é seo a dhéanamh, ní hamháin toisc go n-ainmnítear í sa...

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: As Senator Coffey has said, there are grey areas. If the Bill is to be effective, there must be an understanding on the part of the management company and developer of their responsibilities. Given that the Minister is an experienced politician, he knows full well that where there are grey areas, those who up to now have not been helpful to the tenant or those who bought the apartment...

Seanad: Compulsory Retirement from the Irish Army of Lieutenant Dónal de Róiste: Motion (10 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit and perhaps soon to be Minister for Defence, Deputy Pat Carey. I thank Senator Harris for and compliment him on his eloquent address to the House. One cannot but be struck by the story he painted of a man who is a person of integrity who at worst would perhaps be seen to be guilty by association. The motion and the amendment before us are important...

Seanad: Compulsory Retirement from the Irish Army of Lieutenant Dónal de Róiste: Motion (10 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: -----one cannot but be struck by the need for a balanced and measured approach. I thank Senator Boyle. I welcome the amendment which made clear that the Judge Advocate General is being asked to select a nominee. As Senator O'Toole has said, it is important that Mr. de Róiste would be given an opportunity for a personal hearing. That would be a positive approach and it would offer a...

Seanad: Compulsory Retirement from the Irish Army of Lieutenant Dónal de Róiste: Motion (10 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is Twitter.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a pity he could not do a better job on hangar 6.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I also request a debate on the HSE because the Tallaght hospital story shows clearly that the structure is not working. People knew what had happened in Tallaght, had access to the information but did not act on the information in their possession. The story, which is symptomatic of the Government, shows that no one is in charge, that no one accepts responsibility, that no one cares and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is clear that this will not happen under the Government and certainly will not take place under the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. That is the bottom line and where political responsibility lies. While she is the person who drives change, she has not succeeded and should go. She should step down from the Government to allow others to reform the health sector. This is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: What are the five junior Ministers doing?

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Where are the five junior Ministers?

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: We mentioned it previously.