Results 21,101-21,120 of 24,447 for speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Fine Gael amendment to the Order of Business is correct because the position of the banks has not changed at all.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that, but the reality is that the banking fraternity has not listened or learned and is still not willing to act on behalf of the people. Does the Leader believe it is right that Mr. Boucher will receive a pension of €350,000 per annum?

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Is this right at a time when ordinary decent people are being refused medical cards and the number of home help hours is being cut? Is it right when those who have lost their jobs are struggling to repay their mortgages? Does the Leader understand that the people have lost hope and, in many cases, the will to live?

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: This is because of the Government's recklessness.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Government has failed to act on behalf of the people.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: With all due respect, it is not a political speech. You should come out with me and knock on doors in Cork; then you would hear the people.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not a political speech but the reality. The people have been let down by the Government and the Members opposite.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on social partnership. Such a debate would be important in the aftermath of last night's decision by the TUI. I concur with Senator O'Toole that it is important for the unions, their members and, in particular, the media to listen to the social partners. They should reflect on and analyse what is at stake. They should give proper and fair commentary on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is looking after its pals

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Does Senator Ó Brolcháin wish to join the party?

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Our plans are set out in the national recovery plan.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to seek a debate on accountability and responsibility. Yesterday, the taxpayer was once again asked to foot the bill for the failed policies of the Fianna Fáil Party in government. What was the Financial Regulator doing? What was his terms of reference? Was he doing his job? What were the Taoiseach and the Minister for Finance doing? I disagree with the point made by Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: -----is that you came into the Government on a horse, promising openness and transparency, and you have sold your soul to Fianna Fáil to stay in power.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator's party has left the ordinary people down.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I have asked two questions already. The ordinary person has been let down. It is about time the likes of former Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, and former Minister for Finance, Charlie McCreevy, as well as the current Taoiseach were held to account for their stewardship of this country. Unemployment is at 13% and we have a massive bill for the banking crisis, yet all we have to show for it...

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is well up.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Green Party has no councillors and will have no Deputies next time either.