Results 21,801-21,820 of 26,272 for speaker:Seán Ó Fearghaíl
- Standing Order 112 Select Committee: Motion (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am advised that the motions submitted by Sinn Féin are relevant to Private Members' business. The issues before us are related to the constitutional position around the appointment of a Government and the re-establishment of the Oireachtas committees. For that reason, I am advised that the Sinn Féin motions were not relevant to the Order of Business being transacted today.
- Standing Order 112 Select Committee: Motion (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: There is no doubting the enormity of the importance of the issues raised by you and Deputy Doherty. The issue arising here, however, is simply one of timing. The establishment of a committee on Dáil reform may address how these matters are to be dealt with in future, as well as issues of timing. Furthermore, No. 5cdeals with the next sitting of the House, at which it may be possible...
- Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I now call on the Taoiseach, who wishes to make a statement to the House.
- Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Tá ceathrar ainmnithe le bheith ceaptha ag an Uachtarán mar Thaoiseach. Is é an chéad ainmniúchán atá faighte againn ná ainm an Taoisigh, Deputy Enda Kenny.
- Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am reminded of the maxim that if one marries in haste, one repents at leisure. The next speaker is the Minister, Deputy Brendan Howlin.
- Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you.
- Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We are getting to the point at which many very valid points are being repeated. I ask Deputies to try to avoid that and to try to avoid being provoked or provoking speakers.
- Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: This is a debate about nominees for Taoiseach. Nobody from the Labour Party has been nominated; therefore, that element of the debate is irrelevant.
- Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We have not made a decision on that, so it is premature for anyone to-----
- Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is premature. The House will decide when it reconvenes and no decision has yet been made, but Deputy Michael Moynihan's point of order is appreciated.
- Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Please.
- Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Could we have some order please?
- Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Could we have some order please?
- Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I call Deputy Shane Ross. Could we have just one speaker please?
- Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you.
- Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Can I ask the Government Deputies to restrain themselves and let the speakers contribute?
- Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Excuse me please. Deputy Ross has the floor. Could we now please have a little bit of mutual respect? I ask Deputy Ross to continue.
- Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Are there any further nominations? I acknowledge that we have heard four Deputies make their maiden speech on this occasion, in support of their party leaders. I am sure it has been a great privilege for Deputies Noel Rock, Lisa Chambers, Imelda Munster and Brid Smith to have done that. I thank them all for their contributions. Are any other Members offering to speak at this point? I call...
- Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: So do I.
- Election of Ceann Comhairle (Resumed) (10 Mar 2016)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you, Tánaiste. Your remarks are appreciated.