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Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Members opposite did a good job on the farmers.

Legislative Programme (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Respect the Chair.

Legislative Programme (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Boyd Barrett is not in transition year now. (Interruptions).

Agreements with Members (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Ask the question, cuir an ceist.

Health Service Reform (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the time frame surrounding the reconfiguration process that is intended to take place in Heath Service Executive South. [7430/11]

Order of Business (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: We had 14 years of it.

Order of Business (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: They are like Punch and Judy over there.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to share time with Deputy Healy Rae. We will take ten minutes each.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit nua agus gabhaim comhghairdeas leis. The Bill is important legislation. In his remarks on Second Stage the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, indicated that the aim of the Bill is to establish a robust regulatory framework for the newly liberalised postal sector. More importantly, he said the economy and society at large needs a strong and vibrant postal service...

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: They have said to me this Bill will not threaten them and, if formulated properly, will enhance the role of An Post. In preparing for this Bill, we must be honest about the fact that we are living in a different era in which competition is welcome. However, I question genuinely whether we need competition in our postal service. We have a small peripheral nation on the edge of Europe with a...

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Sometimes I wonder whether they come in here blindly and oppose for the sake of opposition. I genuinely believe we will fail in our duty as legislators if we do not consider this Bill on behalf of the workers and service users. We have a very fine postal system and staff. The latter do more than just deliver mail. In many cases, the postman is the only person certain individuals meet in...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 87: To ask the Taoiseach the number of special advisers appointed in his Department between June 1997 and February 2011; the cost of each special adviser appointed to his office between June 1997 and February 2011; the gender ratio is surrounding these appointments between June 1997 and February 2011; the number of appointments to State boards made during the period June 1997 and...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 96: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of special advisers appointed in his Department between June 1997 and February 2011; the cost of each special adviser appointed to his office between June 1997 and February 2011; the gender ratio of these appointments between June 1997 and February 2011; the number of appointments to State boards made during the...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of special advisers appointed in his Department between June 1997 and February 2011; the cost of each special adviser appointed to his Office between June 1997 and February 2011; the gender ratio of these appointments between June 1997 and February 2011; the number of appointments to State boards made during the period June 1997 to...

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has any proposals to make the National Asset Management Agency more transparent, in view of recent public criticism. [7433/11]

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of special advisers appointed in his Department between June 1997 and February 2011; the cost of each special adviser appointed to his office between June 1997 and February 2011; the gender ratio surrounding these appointments between June 1997 and February 2011; the number of appointments to State boards made...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of special advisers appointed in her Department between June 1997 and February 2011; the cost of each special adviser appointed to her office between June 1997 and February 2011; the gender ratio surrounding these appointments between June 1997 and February 2011; the number of appointments to State boards made during the...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the number of special advisers appointed in his Department between June 1997 and February 2011; the cost of each special adviser appointed to his office between June 1997 and February 2011; the gender ratio of these appointments between June 1997 and February 2011; the number of appointments to State boards made during the...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of special advisers appointed in his Department between June 1997 and February 2011; the cost of each special adviser appointed to his office between June 1997 and February 2011; the gender ratio of these appointments between June 1997 and February 2011; the number of appointments to State boards...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 267: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of special advisers appointed in his Department between June 1997 and February 2011; the cost of each special adviser appointed to his office between June 1997 and February 2011; the gender ratio surrounding these appointments between June 1997 and February 2011; the number of appointments to...