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Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: We also called on the Government to help out on this matter.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: If we had to wait for the Government, that ferry would never sail.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Will the Leader assist her?

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: On a bicycle made for one.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: On planet Gormley.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: He can go on Pat Kenny's programme no bother.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: He is afraid of us in here. He might be sacked.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Green Party is not being heard in the Cabinet either.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Hanafin's remarks deserve to be answered. Perhaps the Leader could answer Senator Hanafin by asking him what is the Fianna Fáil record of ethics in Government and of ethics in politics. The answer is seen far and wide in this country, Senator Hanafin. It is like getting 30 pieces of silver.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Green Party in Government has learnt well from Fianna Fáil and the proof will be evident today when we will see the Cabinet reshuffle and the announcement of the Ministers of State later on. I ask the Leader and, in particular, Senator Ó Brolocháin, who is not here, whether he would facilitate-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I am responding to, reciprocating and augmenting the request of Senator Regan that this House would debate the lost at sea scheme. I challenge the Members on the Government side. If they are so concerned about democracy and if they are so concerned about the rights of people and the rule of law, allow for this debate to be taken and allow for this House to bring in the Ombudsman to the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: This Government is the first in a quarter of a century to have dropped the ball when it comes to social partnership.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: What we have today is industrial unrest. What we could have tomorrow are riots in the street. Is this what the Leader wants on behalf of the people? The people are the losers here. I refer to the people who have no passports, the people who cannot get medical cards and cannot get social welfare payments. These are the big losers, along with the public sector workers.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Does the Leader want the people to suffer more? Is he happy to have Deputies Cowen, Gormley and Harney in State cars? Is that what he wants?

Seanad: Mental Health: Statements. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: She would say that to the Senator.

Seanad: Mental Health: Statements. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I commend the Minister of State for his commitment to his job and, in particular, his account on the "Marian Finucane" programme which touched many of us. While I would not jump into bed with Senator Feeney in calling him the best Minister of State at the Department for Health and Children, he has a very positive approach and commitment to the job. I hope the Government will give him the...

Seanad: Marine Safety. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Marine Safety. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Obesity Levels. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State and thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to address this motion on the Adjournment. There is a need to draw up a plan to combat obesity which is reaching epidemic proportions. As the Minister of State will be aware, with 14 of my colleagues, I have just completed successfully the "Operation Transformation" programme on RTE which touched a nerve among the...

Seanad: Obesity Levels. (23 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. While we await these further deliberations, we must be more proactive in tackling obesity. Will the Minister of State ask the task force to meet with Gerry Ryan and the participants in "Operation Transformation"? Will consideration be given to making Gerry Ryan the obesity czar as his programme led a great campaign in January and February?