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Seanad: Overcrowding in Prisons: Statements (Resumed). (11 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Moloney. The report of Judge Reilly has been critical of the conditions in 14 prisons. Eleven of 15 prisons have situations of over-capacity. The role of our prison officers and the work they have done should be acknowledged, as Senator O'Malley noted, and they should be supported. They do extraordinary work but are undervalued,...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ellis is getting wise in his old age.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Not today because of the state of the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I begin by reiterating the request for a debate tomorrow and for the Minister to come to the House. I wish the Minister well today in Brussels. This is about Ireland and about our people. As Senator Harris stated, it is not about a flag or sovereignty; it is about us as people. There must be no capitulation by us as people. We must stand for what we believe in, which is the Irish people...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: That is right. -----but they will not use the word "bailout". While listening to the Minister for Finance this morning, I noted that he danced around the issue. Unfortunately, it is time to embrace the reality that all Members deeply regret, which is that we have sold out our economic sovereignty for the sake of a few zombie banks. One should be clear that this does date back to the bank...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I second the amendment to the Order of Business. I join other speakers in extending sympathy to the bereaved families in Cork and Limerick. Two families and communities are numb. The events of yesterday illustrate that community and people matter more than ever. That is why it is important the mental health budget and every issue surrounding mental health is left untouched in the budget....

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I have a question for him. Members opposite have some cheek. How can they come in here and talk about a bailout and dig-outs because that is what we are talking about? It is their policies and votes in support of the Government that have brought us to where we are today. They drove the bus, doled out the money and lost sight of accountability and responsibility which they have never accepted.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Why have they not accepted responsibility and accountability? Why have they not been honest with the people? Why has the Government not been honest with them?

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The question is very simple. I will ask it again on behalf of the people. Why have members of the Government who are the elected represented of the people not been honest? The Minister for Social Protection, speaking on an RTE news programme last Sunday, the Minister for Justice and Law Reform and the Minister for Finance, speaking on radio this morning, all told lies to the people. As...

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (17 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I offer my deepest sympathies to Kieran's wife, mother and other family members. Like Senator Coffey, I shared with Kieran a great affection for GAA. He was a great GAA man but, more important, a great friend. On many a day when I was annoying the Cathaoirleach, Kieran waved across at me to indicate I should stop shouting because he feared I would be thrown out of the House. I wish I was...

Seanad: Alcohol Misuse (17 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I raise an important matter related to the protection of public health and social well-being. I ask the Government to make a statement on its planned strategy to tackle the growing misuse of alcohol. Despite the HSE spending almost €400,000 on alcohol related problems, the drinking culture among young people is becoming even more pronounced. I note...

Seanad: Alcohol Misuse (17 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Was the Minister of State's driver also breathalysed?

Seanad: Alcohol Misuse (17 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for his reply, in which he made an interesting point with which he should revert to the Minister. I refer to the curtailment of alcohol consumption in public places. My concern is that there are insufficient resources really to tackle the issue of consumption in public places. In addition, I have concerns about the manner in which we have allowed some of our...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leader should-----

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: There will be comely maidens at the crossroads.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is like Killinaskully over there.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Donohoe in asking the fundamental question of when the Government will tell the people the facts. Does the Leader agree it is wrong that it is the Governor of the Central Bank who is the one to admit to the people that the IMF, the ECB and the European Commission are coming in, not for a fireside chat but to direct operations regarding our economic sovereignty? That is the...