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Seanad: Witness Protection Programme Bill 2007: Second Stage (31 Oct 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a dhéanamh le Pháirtí an Lucht Oibre. I congratulate and commend the Labour Party on this Bill which in many ways reflects the Fine Gael position adopted as part of our manifesto before the general election. There has been a growth in gangland violence and Senator Harris in his eloquent remarks made reference to this growth. I come devoid of any Law Library...

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Motion for Earlier Signature (31 Oct 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: The Green Party Members were missing when they were needed.

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Motion for Earlier Signature (31 Oct 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: The withering Greens.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: They were missing in action.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: I join with Senator Harris in calling for a debate on civility because as a society we have become less tolerant. I concur with Senator Norris on the need for a debate and legislation in regard to civil unions. No longer can we condone marginalised people in this country. Whether practising Christians or non-Christians we should not wrap ourselves around religion to suit a particular...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: Gerrymandering is back.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: Ask him why he postponed the report for years.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator cannot say that. He must support Government policy but he does not.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: That was well said, but what is required is action.

Seanad: Hospital Services (1 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I raise the matter of the provision of paediatric diabetes services at Cork University Hospital. In particular I am asking the Health Service Executive as well as the Minister for Health and Children and her Department to explain why, despite reassurances and promises, there has been a failure to carry out improvements to this paediatric diabetes unit....

Seanad: Hospital Services (1 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for his reply, which I appreciate. I know the matter does not concern his Department. Will he tell his colleagues in the Cabinet that the response is inadequate in terms of the provision of personnel?

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: They are all multi-ethnic at this stage.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is doing a very good job for her.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: The Green Party does not have the political courage.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not just Dublin 15. It is a general issue.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: There is more to life than Dublin 15. Life does not stop at the M7.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: We should debate class sizes.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: Will the Minister for Health and Children attend the House, given the seriousness of the crisis in the health service? This morning, when we were treated to Professor Drumm's charade, it was like being in spin city. We need accountability. Senator O'Toole referred to political interference. As Members, we are worthy of answers and deserving of information, none of which we are getting....