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Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: The House should take account of when the clock stops.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Whatever the Cathaoirleach wants to call it——

Seanad: FÁS Training Programmes. (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter. Much has been said today about retraining and upskilling in this economic climate but the plight of redundant apprentices is as important. Many Members of both Houses have been approached by apprentices who are concerned their training programmes are in jeopardy....

Seanad: FÁS Training Programmes. (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for his reply and I welcome the initiatives that have been put in place. However, there are a number of people who will not be able to conclude their training. What is planned in respect of these individuals? In light of the situation with regard to apprenticeships, what does the Government intend to do to entice people to become apprentices and to attract...

Seanad: FÁS Training Programmes. (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: There is no plan for the 1,700 who will not be able to conclude their training.

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I would like to start on a negative note. We have been waiting since 14 October for a debate on education in this House. The Minister of State lasted 28 minutes and I am glad he came back to hear what I have to say because it is important we have a healthy debate on education. I compliment Senator Healy Eames on her excellent speech and outstanding...

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Her colleague, the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, is today presiding over the instilling of fear and angst in school managers, principals, teachers and parents who are under siege. This debate takes place against the backdrop of the most serious economic recession this country has faced and we face many social challenges, such as rising unemployment and the credit...

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: He was afraid to come in.

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: In Donegal it is no minutes.

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Keaveney should be interested in the quality of the speeches not the time. The Senator could have learned from Senator Healy Eames.

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: She is a fine spokesperson on education.

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should vote against the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator should top talking out of both sides of her mouth. She should vote against the Bill and stand up and be counted for once.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: She should stand up and be counted.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Ormonde should stand up and be counted. She should vote against the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator cannot have it both ways.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: Will the Leader undertake to invite the Taoiseach to the House, given that he has not been here since he assumed office? It is important that he attend a debate on the role of the Government and the programme for Government. I remind Senators opposite who raised the issue of a national Government that only this week the leader of my party, Deputy Kenny, was refused a briefing by the...