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Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: This is a very serious matter.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: This happened in four of the company's stores and the marketing campaign was aimed at young families to whom children's allowance is paid.

Flood Prevention Measures (3 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, to the House. As he is aware, in the early hours of last Thursday morning the village of Douglas, Cork, was devastated by uncharacteristic flooding. In the area around St. Columba's Terrace and St. Patrick's Terrace, a nice row of houses and a new shopping centre were submerged in water and destroyed....

Flood Prevention Measures (3 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: A fundamental question with which I hope the Minister's officials will deal is whether the flood water actually got into the culvert. I have been informed by residents - I have also been shown evidence to this effect - that this did not happen. The position on the community centre in Togher must be examined, particularly in the light of its proximity to the Tramore river. Insurance...

Written Answers — The Gathering: The Gathering (3 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans in place to involve the regions in the Gathering; the interaction there has been between local authorities, his Department and Fáilte Ireland to develop local initiatives for the Gathering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31948/12]

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (3 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made on the legislative and practical changes which have to be implemented to facilitate credit card sized driving licences; when such licences will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31949/12]

Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: I spoke about the flooding in Cork yesterday during the Topical Issue debate with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. My question today is about legislation on holding insurance companies to account. Many insurance companies are failing to negotiate, to interact or to engage fairly with residents. Some of these residents have not had a claim for 25 years and...

Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: You showed great latitude to Deputy Martin a while ago, so you might do the same for me, please.

Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: He was the former Minister with responsibility for health who sat on his hands for 14 years and did nothing.

Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that. Can the Parliament hold insurance companies to account on the way they treat ordinary people?

Education (Amendment) (Protection of Schools) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Deputy Flanagan for introducing this Bill. It is important we discuss education. I had the privilege and pleasure of spending 16 years in a classroom, teaching both adults and young people, so I understand the importance of education. It is a right, not a privilege, and an entitlement of all our citizens, urban and rural. Education is not just about the fabric of a classroom or the...

Education (Amendment) (Protection of Schools) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Constitutional Convention: Motion (10 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: The Deputy is canvassing well.

Constitutional Convention: Motion (10 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Government's decision to bring a resolution before the House to establish the conventional convention. It is a convention of the people to decide nine items - it could be more. I wish to address the fifth item, which is the provision for same-sex marriage. Like Deputy Griffin, I support this important issue and believe it should be prioritised by the convention. This day...

Health Service Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister. I find the motion before us laughable given the history of the Members opposite whose party when in government was quick to run from having responsibility for the Department of Health. It offered that responsibility to Mary Harney, the previous Minister, as if it was the Sam Maguire or Liam MacCarthy Cup and happily ran to the backbenches and the plinth every time...

Health Service Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Dooley should be quiet and be a good boy.

Health Service Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (11 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason (details supplied) in County Cork is not in a position to accept a job offer under the FÁS Employment Scheme [33817/12]

Written Answers — Environmental Regulations: Environmental Regulations (11 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 156: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there will be more regulation on diesel engines with regards to the recent report published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organisation, which recommends more stringent regulations, specifically for diesel engines, which required changes in the fuel such as...

Written Answers — Environmental Regulations: Environmental Regulations (11 Jul 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 157: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government considering the report published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organisation, if there will be specific regulations regarding exposure to diesel fumes, similar to those regulating exposure to asbestos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33790/12]