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Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Boyle spoke about challengeable ethics.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Boyle spoke about challengeable ethics in the banking system. When will he facilitate not only a debate but real action against the banking fraternity? Senator Ó Murchú, I will say why I heckled you. It was because you and your colleagues-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: -----have acquiesced, sat there and voted.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I am asking the Leader why Fianna Fáil Party Members come into the House day after day and agree with what we state but then vote against what we propose, vote with the Government and acquiesce in the policies that have left the legacy about which Senator Ó Murchú spoke. Why does this happen? That question should be answered. Why is it being allowed to happen? The reason is there is a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Will the final act of the Government be to allow the public directors appointed by it to do nothing? What is their duty and role? It is no wonder people are angry.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is no wonder there is near revolution on the streets.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: What we get from the Government side of the House is silence.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Is that the Leader's own prediction?

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Some 430,000 unemployed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: We have had the banks' recapitalisation.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is difficult not to interrupt in some cases.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator's prophesy about housing and so on is well documented.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Fianna Fáil never listened and it never learned.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Correct.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: How does the Leader account for the last two budgets?

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: What about the last two budgets and taxing the people?

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leader is all spin.

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy. (21 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter on the Adjournment. Cuirim fáilte roimh an tAire agus comhghairdeas a dhéanamh leis. I thank him for being here. I also compliment the Minister of State, Deputy Curran, on the excellent work he did in the Department. As the Minister knows following his attendance at the Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community,...

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy. (21 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister for his reply. What is the timeframe for filling the rehabilitation co-ordinator posts? I welcome his commitment to visit Fellowship House and I hope he will expedite the grant payment and meet those involved.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Do you have good news, Terry?