Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)

Déanaim comhghairdeas leis an Seanadóir nua, Mark Dearey. I wish him and his family well on his appointment.

When it is it proposed to have a debate on job creation? Does the Leader agree on the basis of the remarks made by Professor Honohan that he will be judged on whether credit flows to business, job creation and the jailing of bankers who acted illegally and who are held to account for their actions? That will be the measure of the man, the banking profession and the Government.

It is about time we had a Government that acted with authority. When will the Dublin Docklands Development Authority report be published? Are the Taoiseach and the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government at odds with one another?

When will the Government take action on accountability and standards in office? Senator Boyle can make smart comments and use Twitter.