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Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: I note the Deputy Leader was very fast to defend the Government in respect of the economy this morning. How times have changed.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: I am supporting the amendment proposed to the Order of Business. Some 19,000 people——

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: That was typical of the smart-aleck glib reply that got the Senator into Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: This is typical of Senator Boyle. He is defending the Government on a matter about which he was complaining 18 months ago. He has not changed.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: He is not listening to the people. As 19,000 additional people are affected today, the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment must come before the House to discuss unemployment and the loss of our manufacturing base. I rise primarily to ask the Deputy Leader to facilitate a debate on social work cover in Cork city and generally, in light of the report in today's edition...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: I represent people in this House——

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: ——and this is a serious matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: I seek an urgent debate on the role of social workers and the provision of out-of-hours coverage at weekends. Life does not end at 4 p.m. on Friday only to restart at 9 a.m. on Monday. I commend the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors on raising the issue today. Answers are required from the Deputy Leader and the Government on the reason no out-of-hours coverage is available at...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: ——and of the Government being inhumane to people.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: It is an appalling vista for the Government that a young boy——

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: I am concluding, Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: It is appalling that a young boy was obliged to spend two nights in a Garda cell. Shame on the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Boyle is buying into the spin. He has learned well in 12 months.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is passing the buck.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not correct.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: We can meet next week.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: We need action.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: I am glad to hear it.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.