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Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: They are very much looking forward to having a change of Government-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: -----and having a positive outcome-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The difficulty with Senator Boyle is that the Green Party does not know when it is leaving Government.

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: Appropriation Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (16 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister. I listened to his speech in my office. If I closed my eyes, I could picture him giving the same speech in any part of the world. He is oblivious to the fact the budget, of which this is almost the culmination, was unfair. It is important for us to have a national debate on the political system. The level of frustration and anger among the people at the political...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (16 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Mary White has one minute left.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (16 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: On the Appropriation Bill please.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (16 Dec 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Bradford without interruption.