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Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Perhaps the Cathaoirleach may clarify something for me. It may be the Cork man in me, but I see nothing wrong in naming people in the House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Two issues are dominating the homes, pubs and schoolyards of Ireland. The first is the excesses in FÁS and the hand-out to Mr. Molloy.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Did I say anything wrong in the last sentence?

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Mr. Molloy was given a handout that the Cathaoirleach, members of the public or I would not have received.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I will discuss the second largest issue being discussed today on "Liveline", although I am not a fan of Joe Duffy's radio show. If the Leader had canvassed with me last night, he would have seen that people were incensed by the excesses, not just of the Ceann Comhairle, but of the Government. Will the Leader arrange a debate on the cost of running the Government? It is absurd that a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator O'Toole was right to mention governance by legislation, but governance begins with leadership. Sadly, the Government is bereft of leadership because it has been in power for too long. Government Members believe that €400 for dinner is the norm, but it is not. Thousands are struggling. The role of politicians should be enhanced - many fine people are involved - but Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Ordinary people cannot pay their mortgage or meet child care costs and are sacrificing dinners, for example, to pay for medicines, uniforms or books for their childrden. That is the reality. The Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews, is sitting on his hands while hundreds of families are distressed by the problems encountered in inter-country adoptions. The Tánaiste has not discussed in...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: In light of the comments by the Tánaiste and the Minister for Finance, how will the budget be framed? Like Senator Regan, I believe Senator Boyle is embarrassed at being in government and wants to be on these benches. We would welcome him in the Opposition.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: This is relevant to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Boyle is like a miniature soldier.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: When there is a crisis he is wheeled out. I know he is embarrassed by being in government.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I asked a question.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I will rephrase my question.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I asked who or what is going to frame the budget this December. I join with Senator Fitzgerald and others in calling for a discussion with the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Barry Andrews, on the important issue of the rights of children. I am concerned that we have not concluded our debate on the Ryan report, as was promised by the Leader. Where has that...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that we hold such a debate in the context of the budget, the Lisbon treaty and, especially-----

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I am concluding on this point. There has been a breakdown in people's trust of politicians.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: We are not on "Today with Pat Kenny" now.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not our greatest export though.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: He cannot comment. He is muzzled.