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Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (10 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: They could not hear them last week. Someone locked the door.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Admissibility of Evidence) Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senators opposite are all here today.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Leyden will have a pack of sausages for every councillor on the way home.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: He is canvassing.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: What about local radio?

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Ask the Leader what he had for breakfast.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the decision to reintroduce pork. As Senator Quinn stated, it is important that we show confidence not just in Ireland but abroad. Therefore, the Government and Bord Bia have an obligation to market pork aggressively and to show leadership. It appears that three Ministers are fugitives from this Chamber. Will the Leader arrange a debate on unemployment? The Tánaiste and...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Fianna Fáil got rid of him as Taoiseach and disowned him fast enough.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: On what side of the campaign was the Leader?

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Eight weeks have passed since the budget was announced.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Did the Leader vote against him?

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Did the Leader vote against him?

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: We do not know about that. That is the fundamental point.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister has not come to the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: He has not done much to help Cork since his party went into government.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, is a briefing note on the new amendments available? Will the Minister of State have a script?

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator beat me to it.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the amendment. This is a welcome removal. I hope it will augment the work already being done in the keeping of accounts. However, it is important we do not place an unnecessary burden on educational establishments in particular in respect to audited accounts. I am concerned we may be allowing a level of carelessness to creep in here. The amendment is welcome. In revoking...

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a pity the Minister of State intends to reverse the excellent decision we took in this House last week. I commend the House on its support of the amendments we tabled. There is broad consensus on the Bill. The Minister of State has support across the board for the main rubrics of the Bill. I cannot comprehend why the Government has introduced amendments that do not allow for the...

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Giant Haystacks.