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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: There is a No. 1 for Senator Daly.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Is the Leader aware that people are under severe emotional and financial pressure as a consequence of the mismanagement of the economy by the Government to which his party belongs?

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: The budget tomorrow is about the protection of the people and the creation of jobs. It is a disgrace that we will not have an opportunity to discuss it tomorrow evening. I appeal to the Leader to amend the Order of Business tomorrow morning to allow time for a debate on the budget. I echo the call made by Senator McFadden that the Leader invite the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to...

Seanad: Interim Report on Flooding on River Shannon, November 2000: Statements (4 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State and his officials. I pay tribute to him and the Department for the work they have been doing in recent weeks to assist victims of the flooding. Like Senator Boyle, I am happy that the civic emergency in Cork is over. As I have done on many occasions in the House, I again pay tribute to Civil Defence, the Army, the Garda, the fire service, the staff of city...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: No, they are not.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: The Irish Press.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: That is what they are doing.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: The job of the Opposition is to hold the Government to account.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leader is misleading the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I would never join the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I would love to hear a definition of "human rights".

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: In reference to Senator White, I make the comment-----

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that but in terms of human rights, it behoves all of us to speak up but on the definition of "human rights" is where I differ from the Senator in the case she mentioned.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: That is why freedom of speech is available to us all.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: In reference to Senator Coghlan's comments, will the Leader outline the days on which the House will sit before Christmas and the business ordered to be taken? It is important, out of respect for the House, the staff and Members, that we know where we are going. Will the Leader ask the Minister for Finance to come before the House on Tuesday to outline in advance of the budget what he is...

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) Scheme 2009: Motion (3 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to object to the adjournment of the House tonight. We adjourned at 7 p.m last night and we are adjourning at 6.10 p.m. this evening. That is not good enough. The House is due to sit tomorrow. However, we could take the business ordered for tomorrow this evening. Why is the House being adjourned now?

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) Scheme 2009: Motion (3 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Is the House being adjourned to facilitate the dinner being hosted by Cairde Fáil?

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) Scheme 2009: Motion (3 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Is the House being adjourned to facilitate the Cairde Fáil dinner?

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) Scheme 2009: Motion (3 Dec 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I am objecting to the adjournment of the House.