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Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: It is a picture of our Minister for Education and Skills signing a pledge for students.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: The Labour Party does not want to hear what he said on 21 February.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: It obviously does not mean anything.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: So we can produce all the pictures we want, but it is irrelevant to the Government side.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Senator Harte's party is now in government. Does he know that? I know it does not feel like it, but it is a party in government now.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Nearly a year has passed and those guys are now at the wheel.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I could arrange a meeting. Deputy Martin would be more than happy to meet the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Excellent, the one of him signing the pledge.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: What about the pledge Fine Gael made on mortgages?

Seanad: Garda Stations (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister of State for his intervention the week before last on behalf of the residents of Melrose Park, Kinsealy in Fingal, who were flooded. His assistance there was very much appreciated. There is grave concern in Malahide, Kinsealy and Portmarnock about the review being carried out in the Dublin metropolitan policing area. It has been reported that Malahide Garda Station is...

Seanad: Garda Stations (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I know the Minister of State gives this response on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, and I do not criticise him. However, the answer given does not even refer to the Garda station about which I asked and gives no comfort. I will continue to pursue this matter. In my area, Garda stations in places such as Skerries have already been restricted. The Minister's reply...

Seanad: Alcohol Pricing: Motion (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Where are these bars?

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: The Minister did not deal with the greater Dublin drainage scheme which needs €2.3 billion.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: No.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I seek the adjournment of the House. Fianna Fáil does not accept the Chair's ruling.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: With all due respect-----

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: It is a point of order. Two members of our party had indicated to speak before the Minister was called, as the Member who was in the Chair will confirm. Two of our members have been denied the right to speak on Second Stage of a very important Bill. I ask for the Cathaoirleach's ruling on this situation because I believe a genuine error was made by the Acting Chair. Two, in fact three, of...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I said a genuine error had been made.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I did not use that phrase. I said a genuine error had been made.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: The Minister will see a number of the Fianna Fáil proposals by way of amendment on Committee Stage, when we intend to discuss them. I hope he will consider each amendment on its merits. This is not just a rural issue; it is a big issue in my constituency in north County Dublin. I attended five meetings in recent weeks in Rush, Lusk, Loughshinny, Ballyboughal, Skerries and Swords. A...