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Industrial Relations (Sectoral Employment Orders Confirmation) Bill 2020: First Stage (7 Jul 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I congratulate Deputy Nash on being the person to bring forward the first Private Members' business in this Dáil.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I think that matter has already been dealt with today.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Taoiseach. We cannot have a further debate on the matter.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I ask the remaining Deputies to take 30 seconds rather than a minute in order that everyone can contribute. Deputy Nash is next.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: In order to expedite matters, I will take the final three questions and then go to the Taoiseach for a response.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We cannot have a debate.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is the proposal for dealing with Wednesday's business agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with Thursday's business agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with Friday's business of the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response agreed to? Agreed. I call Deputy McDonald. I remind Members that there is one minute per question and one minute per answer.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To be clear, the Minister in question, Deputy Barry Cowen, made a request to me in accordance with Standing Order 56, which relates to providing a personal explanation to the Dáil. I have acceded to the request and provided time for the Minister to do this later this evening. Standing Order 56 specifically precludes a debate or questions. This is not unprecedented and in the history...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Yes, of course.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The device being used does not provide for questions and answers. The Deputy is quite entitled to vote against the Order of Business as proposed. If the proposal for dealing with today's business is not agreed, I ask na Teachtaí-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Deputy is correct but the reality is we are all aware that between now and the end of July, critical legislation must be enacted. We can take time away from the work on that legislation if we choose. It is entirely a matter for the House or we can focus on the legislation. It is a matter for Members.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The House has agreed that, for the duration of the Covid-19 emergency only, the rapporteur's report on the Order of Business shall not be read out but shall be taken as read. Therefore, in that context, there are just four proposals to put to the House today. Is the proposal for dealing with today's business agreed to?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: That concludes Leaders' Questions. We have run a bit over time but it is our first day. Perhaps from now on we might stick to the allocated time. I understand that the Taoiseach has an announcement to make for the information of the House in respect of the appointment of Ministers and Ministers of State.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Before adjourning, we must agree the arrangements for next week's proceedings of the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response. The arrangements were notified in a report of the Business Committee circulated this evening. If we take the arrangements as read, can I take it they are agreed to? Agreed.

Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Does the Minister have anything else to say in conclusion before we bring the matter to finality?

Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Does the Minister want to respond to any of those questions? There is a little over a minute remaining. The Minister might correspond with the Deputies on some of those matters.

Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Maybe we will hear Deputy Paul Donnelly because there is just a minute left.

Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister may correspond with Deputy O'Reilly.

Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy Griffin is sharing with Deputy Durkan. They have 15 minutes.

Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Does the Minister wish to respond? I am afraid that there are only seconds left.