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Finance (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that all politicians are united in a desire to treat all our citizens equally. We are privileged to walk into this Chamber and, as we do, we pass the Proclamation of the Irish Republic which states in clear, bold language: The Republic guarantees religious and civil liberty, equal rights and equal opportunities to all its citizens, and declares its resolve to pursue the...

Finance (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: We are glad the Deputy is over there.

Departmental Bodies (21 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister's comments stating we will not have a fire sale of assets. It is important we learn from the Eircom debacle and that the legacy of the past 14 years is not just about-----

Departmental Bodies (21 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Is the McCarthy report seen now as the only panacea for all our ills? In his reply the Minister stated he hoped to finalise the review group. When does he hope to come back with that? Has the Government looked at means, reports or lines of inquiry other than McCarthy?

Departmental Appointments (21 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: You are right, a Cheann Comhairle.

Departmental Appointments (21 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Departmental Appointments (21 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: He needs a bit of help, a Cheann Comhairle.

Departmental Appointments (21 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: He is learning badly. He is a slow learner.

Departmental Appointments (21 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: It is, actually.

Water and Sewerage Services (16 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: I seem to be the Minister.

Water and Sewerage Services (16 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy McGrath will vote with the Government then.

Water and Sewerage Services (16 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Water and Sewerage Services (16 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: The debate forces those of us elected to this House to make a decision between being practical and prudent or taking a populist approach that would, ultimately, be of no benefit to the people whom we are supposed to represent. It is important to put on record that what we have, as in Northern Ireland, is a fragmented, inefficient and outdated water supply system which costs €1 billion of...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Withdraw that.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: It could not.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: With the legislation before us it is very important to heed Deputy Martin's point about eliminating the "Punch and Judy" element of Irish politics. We should be serious about our intent. I heard the concerns of Deputies Ó Snodaigh and Wallace and understand the legitimacy of their comments. What we are discussing is the creation of employment and incentivising the jobs market. Some 14.5%...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that Deputy Cowen is feeling uncomfortable and if I were him, I would be too after the legacy of 14 years.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Look at the legacy left by the Deputy's party. He can lecture me all he likes but he should speak to the people to discover the reality.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: He was not but his party was in the Dáil. Deputy Cowen is flying the flag for that party now but we are flying the flag for the people.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Please God I will be.