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Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: She should stand up and be counted.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ormonde should stand up and be counted. She should vote against the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator cannot have it both ways.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Will the Leader undertake to invite the Taoiseach to the House, given that he has not been here since he assumed office? It is important that he attend a debate on the role of the Government and the programme for Government. I remind Senators opposite who raised the issue of a national Government that only this week the leader of my party, Deputy Kenny, was refused a briefing by the...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: That is my first question. Members opposite are open to a charge of hypocrisy if they continue to talk out of both sides of their mouths. They should vote with the Opposition, if they believe what we say is right. If not, they should not say two things. In light of my Adjournment matter on Tuesday, I ask the Leader for a debate on the national lottery and on where the money it raises is...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I will not, but it is wrong of Eircom to promote a former Taoiseach at the expense of other politicians. Let us have fair play. It sends the wrong message, creates a second class of politician and should not be done. It also upsets people.

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: He was afraid to come in.

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: In Donegal it is no minutes.

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Keaveney should be interested in the quality of the speeches not the time. The Senator could have learned from Senator Healy Eames.

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: She is a fine spokesperson on education.

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I would like to start on a negative note. We have been waiting since 14 October for a debate on education in this House. The Minister of State lasted 28 minutes and I am glad he came back to hear what I have to say because it is important we have a healthy debate on education. I compliment Senator Healy Eames on her excellent speech and outstanding...

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Her colleague, the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, is today presiding over the instilling of fear and angst in school managers, principals, teachers and parents who are under siege. This debate takes place against the backdrop of the most serious economic recession this country has faced and we face many social challenges, such as rising unemployment and the credit...

Seanad: FÁS Training Programmes. (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter. Much has been said today about retraining and upskilling in this economic climate but the plight of redundant apprentices is as important. Many Members of both Houses have been approached by apprentices who are concerned their training programmes are in jeopardy....

Seanad: FÁS Training Programmes. (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for his reply and I welcome the initiatives that have been put in place. However, there are a number of people who will not be able to conclude their training. What is planned in respect of these individuals? In light of the situation with regard to apprenticeships, what does the Government intend to do to entice people to become apprentices and to attract...

Seanad: FÁS Training Programmes. (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: There is no plan for the 1,700 who will not be able to conclude their training.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear. Call the Minister a liar.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Has the Cathaoirleach allowed for the fact that he adjourned the House during the Order of Business? If he has not——