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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: In saying that I am not being political.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: That is ten votes.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: How long must we wait?

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Jerry Buttimer: Yesterday, we were accused of being political. When everything goes wrong, it is our fault and when everything goes well, it is the Government's doing. We need political answers and leadership. Given that the Minister will allow Cork Airport's debt, I raised an issue on the Order of Business regarding the elimination of its debt free status. Has the Deputy Leader information regarding the...

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....

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Dan Boyle: .... Most Members are frustrated with the current system and the need to make it more humane and more efficient. I realise that Senator Bacik is speaking at a conference on this next week. Senator Buttimer asked about the current Cork Airport debt. As I understand it, the airport will stay under the auspices of the Dublin Airport Authority until an agreement is reached. Everybody in the...