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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should come over and join us. We have a few seats.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I have been energised by Senator White's remarks because she is absolutely right.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: The people are angry, unhappy and astounded at the latest revelation that the head of the HSE will receive a bonus of €70,000. What is happening? Where is the accountability? Is anyone in charge? I want a debate on accountability in FÁS. The Tánaiste knew nothing, while the Minister for Health and Children is not in control of the HSE and tells us it is not her department. No...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I have said I am sorry he is not here. The programme for Government is not the human, caring face of the Government; it is complete rubbish, a work of fiction aimed at one thing and one thing only, keeping Senator Boyle and the Green Party in government and preserving the life of the Government. I conclude by asking for a debate on what is now being called the three act play of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leader is out of touch, just like the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope the Leader is right.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Giddy up, giddy up.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Grounded. They could not spell it.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Leader for an urgently needed debate on education. There has been a revelation that the Department of Education and Science has yet to spend almost 50% of its 2009 budget, which is a national disgrace.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister for Education and Science can cut classes and services but young children, like those in the Gallery behind us, in many schools across the country are being taught in dilapidated buildings with no gyms or libraries. They are being taught in prefabs and rat-infested classrooms. Is the Government going to preside over this? I want the Minister to come before the House to account...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: They have taken a pay cut. On a point of order-----

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leader is spinning a yarn again.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: He is giving us the same line the whole time. The Government is not leading by example.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I am tired of this patronisation.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I am tired of it.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I am tired of the Leader giving us this single transferable speech. He and the Government must lead by example.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: That is not what I asked about.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not what I asked about.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (7 Oct 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: The amendment should be withdrawn.