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Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order——

Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order——

Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Who has ministerial responsibility in the matter?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is typical of the Government — it is passing the buck and taking no responsibility.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The poor taxpayer is paying for it.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The poor taxpayer.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is a cod.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: On a point of order, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: A defeated candidate is a failed candidate. I was one myself.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: He was not a failed candidate.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The old pals' act still reigns. That is the bottom line.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not interfering with him at all. The old pals' act still pertains.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I was a failed candidate at the last general election.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: When does the Deputy Leader expect an end to cronyism and the continuing political patronage on the board of FÁS? Earlier this week the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment announced appointments to the new board of FÁS. Fewer than half of those appointed were required to apply for the position. A short-list of 28 people was drawn up and, lo and behold, it emerged...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Nothing has changed in FÁS which remains a symbol of excess, waste and patronage.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: When can we expect real reform of FÁS? While its staff do great work on the ground, it is time the board worked on behalf of the people. I ask for a debate on social partnership. I listened to Senator Hannigan's contribution. The euro is in crisis but, more importantly, the country needs everyone involved in social partnership, including the Oireachtas, to take action to remove the threat...

Seanad: CAO Applications and College Places: Statements (10 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chuir roimh an Aire Stáit. This debate is timely and opportune. I compliment the Fine Gael spokesperson on education, Senator Healy Eames, on a positive and worthwhile contribution which has enlightened the debate. I hope the Minister will consider her suggestions, especially on in-service training. As a teacher I am aware of how important that is. We need to...

Seanad: CAO Applications and College Places: Statements (10 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: No.

Seanad: CAO Applications and College Places: Statements (10 Feb 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that the brand name of NUI is restored. The Minister of State outlined the importance of third level in terms of enabling people to reach their full potential as individuals. He is dead right. I do not disagree with him. What has the Government done? It has made cutbacks to third level education. No attempt has been made to tackle under-funding and under-resourcing of...