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Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: At least we had a vote.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: On the amendment.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I understand where Senator Quinn is coming from and I disagree profoundly with my good friend, Senator Norris. In fairness to Senator Quinn, his comments are fair and balanced, unlike the amendments. They have no merit. Senator Ó Murchú spoke about the import of the Bill and Senators Walsh and Hanafin spoke about the crux of their opposition to the Bill. Herein lies the crux as I...

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Are we to be true democrats and true republicans? I understand the bona fides of all people in this Chamber on both sides of the argument and my speech on Second Stage reflected that.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that, a Leas-Chathaoirligh. I am on the amendments. I understand you have a difficult job to do. We must not shirk our responsibility. We must not stand and allow people to use their own views to jettison a Bill or to hijack people who want recognition for their partnerships. That is what these amendments are about. We either stand up and be counted or we do not. I...

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Bill gives legitimacy to same sex couples and to heterosexual couples in cohabitation relationships.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I have been listening to him all day, with respect. This is important. I hope the Minister, in his reply, will make it crystal clear. This is not an attack on marriage or on anybody. It is enhancing and enriching and is creating a better world for our fellow citizens, irrespective of creed or beliefs.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Níl an ceart agat.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I did not misunderstand.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: What was in the newspaper yesterday or this morning?

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Walsh appeared to state that the Bill is not about placing a tick in a box. If that is the motivation behind the amendment before the House, then each of us should review where we stand. This matter is not about placing a tick in a box. I support Senator McDonald in respect of this issue. She was correct in stating that there is no need for the amendment. I am glad the Minister...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Will it be done in an environmentally friendly manner?

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Tá an ceart agat.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I have a simple question for the Leader. Can he explain why Seanad Éireann has held four by-elections and the Dáil has held none? There are a number of vacancies in the Dáil. Can the Leader explain why they have not been held?

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a matter for the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Maybe the Members of the other House could learn from the Leader by holding by-elections.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Did I hear a voice over there?

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The fundamental task of Government is to protect its citizens and, as Senator Cummins has shown, the HSE is in dereliction of its commitment to its people in the protection of children. It is important that the Leader orders business tomorrow so the Minister for Health and Children comes into this House. Regarding what Senator Norris raised on the Order of Business, it is imperative we hear...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The unholy trinity is the correct phrase.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I am looking not only for a debate but for action from the Government, which has failed to provide jobs for 450,000 people who are unemployed. That is the fundamental task of the Government and it has failed to do that. It has failed to cater for the escalation in the number of unemployed people. Senator Norris is correct. There are people who cannot pay mortgages or buy food and they...