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Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is either in or out of government, but it is not sure. Senator Boyle might tell us if the Green Party is leaving Government. He seems to be kind of ambivalent.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Boyle is like the fellow learning to ride a bicycle-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: -----and who cannot find the brakes.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: More important, we need a debate in the new year to give optimism to the unemployed, those forced to emigrate, those on disability and those on the minimum wage. The Government has not done that. This morning another member of the Cabinet jumped ship. The Minister for Transport, Deputy Dempsey, decided to bail out.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope the people will see that many members of a Government party are afraid to go before them. They are afraid to face the people.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is exemplified by the Green Party Members who cannot make up their mind whether they are in or out of government. They should do the honourable thing, walk out and call an general election.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Green Party Members should do the honourable thing.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Finally, I thank the members of staff-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: -----and Members of the House for their great work during the year.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I understand the Cathaoirleach's embarrassment at the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I understand that.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Na daoine faoi bhrú.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I will be very brief because we discussed this issue on Second Stage. It is important that we tackle the issue of landlords who are not doing their duties. I cannot comprehend why we do not have PPS numbers for landlords. The PRTB which does a very good job has a waiting list when one tries to meet it. Senator Fitzgerald referred to access to housing. It is important that those who...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: This week, hundreds of thousands of people will have opened their pay packets and found that they have been decimated financially and are being forced to pay for the sins of the Government. I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to ask the Leader to bring the Minister for Health and Children to the House. She has been absent and silent on the question of VHI fees. The company has...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Would he not ask whether they had any contracts coming up or whether they were telling him they had no gigs? Would he never mention business?

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose that the Order of Business be amended in order that the Minister for Health and Children would come to the House today to debate the proposed VHI premium increases. Do Fianna Fáil Members, the Taoiseach and members of the Cabinet expect the ordinary people to believe that one can play golf for four hours and have dinner for three hours and not mention business? Do they take us for...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Does the Taoiseach expect us to believe that Seán FitzPatrick never said to him that he was in trouble or that the Taoiseach never asked him how he was getting on? The Leader plays golf. Is he telling me he never mentions business on the golf course? As someone who does not play golf, all I hear is that the 19th hole is the place to do business.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: The 19th hole is the place. I ask the Green Party Members to return to the Chamber to explain to Members-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Leader, through the Green Party Members-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Senator. I ask them to come into the House and explain this in simple terms. The people seek an election. They wish to run the Government out of town and it is a given that they seek change. Can Members be informed when the election will take place?