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Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

The Dail Divided: For the motion: 22 (Paul Bradford, Paddy Burke, Jerry Buttimer, Ciarán Cannon, Paudie Coffey, Maurice Cummins, Pearse Doherty, Paschal Donohoe, Frances Fitzgerald, Michael McCarthy, Nicky McFadden, Rónán Mullen, David Norris, Joe O'Reilly, Joe O'Toole, John Paul Phelan, Phil Prendergast, Feargal Quinn, Eugene Regan, Shane Ross, Brendan Ryan, Alex White)...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: That is a specific question to the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: There is a reference to "Rip-off Ireland" on the website.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: It was called "Rip-off Ireland".

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Is Senator Leyden now the Cathaoirleach? He should respect the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leader did not answer the question the Senator asked.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Answer the question he asked. The Leader is ducking and diving.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Pat Moylan: Please, Senator Buttimer.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leader should answer the question he was asked. It might send me a signal.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: The Leader would not answer the question he was asked. There is a cosy cartel over there all right.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Pat Moylan: Senator Buttimer, please give the Leader a chance to answer.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: He did not answer the question.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: He has had 20 minutes in which to do so, but he has not answered it. He has been waffling for 20 minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Fitzgerald in asking the Leader a specific question. Is it the case that the Government of which he is a member puts more value on the stag and on dogs than on human beings? If the Leader answers that question honestly, the answer will be that it is.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Not one Member opposite came into this House to vote against the cuts in social welfare or any financial matter which affected people. We have not heard one positive comment about employment from them, and today we got a frenzy by the national media and backbench Fianna Fáil TDs and some Senators about stags and dogs. What happened to people? What happened to the people in Neilstown last...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: Those are comments attributed to members of his Government who came into Government on the crest of zero tolerance. Where is it today? There are cuts in gardaí. There are gardaí in Cork city who have not a car to drive in because it has been taken off the road because it has gone over the threshold of miles. There are gardaí who cannot get the proper equipment because of the cutbacks....

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

John Carty: ...will be vitally important to the fishing industry so far as the European concept is concerned. On a lighter note, I am delighted the Cathaoireach has got a new ally across the way in Senator Buttimer who will support him and is seeking respect for the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: ...issue and one that I am sure the Minister realises. However, we want to get her response when she comes to the House next week. I join the many Senators I have mentioned already, including Senator Buttimer, in their comments on the two horrific murders that took place last night. The Minister for Justice and Law Reform has the greatest number of requests for legislation to deal with the...