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Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (24 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We now move to Nos. 6 and 7, motion regarding Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and motion re the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009. In accordance with the Standing Order of the Dáil of Wednesday, 17 June, the first motion will be moved, the two motions will be discussed together, and then the two motions and any amendments thereto will be decided on separately. I...

Death of Garda Colm Horkan: Expressions of Sympathy (24 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Members have described an exceptionally fine and outstanding member of An Garda Síochána, a person who was the essence of what a policeman should be, someone who is a shining star for young recruits to emulate and who, outside his professional role, demonstrated himself to be a profoundly decent human being. Let us now be upstanding for a minute as a mark of respect.

Death of Garda Colm Horkan: Expressions of Sympathy (24 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death of Garda Colm Horkan: Expressions of Sympathy (24 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: In light of last week's tragic, untimely and unexpected death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan in Castlerea, it is considered appropriate that, with the agreement of the House, we would hear expressions of sympathy today.

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am sure the Minister will correspond with the Deputy.

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy Pringle is sharing time with Deputy Harkin.

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Normal people would be speechless, Deputy Barry.

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy Kenny is sharing time with Deputy Barry.

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is the Minister going to answer that one?

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Next is Deputy Feighan. Is he sharing time with Deputy Carey?

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I do not think we will do much in ten seconds. Deputy Louise O'Reilly is next.

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Does Deputy Stephen Donnelly wish to contribute?

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Given that all the strawberries in Wexford have been picked, we can resume our business, which is a statement by the Minister for Health on Covid-19, followed by questions and answers. The Minister, Deputy Harris, is very welcome. He has ten minutes for his opening statement.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Our first item for consideration is the Order of Business for today and for Wednesday morning of next week. As Members know, the House has agreed that, during 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. Accordingly, there is only one proposal to be put to the House. Is the proposal for...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is not my job to defend either the Government or the Opposition, but the reality of the situation is that we have produced some statistics in the recent weeks. They indicate that in terms of accountability we have, during the weeks that we have been sitting, devoted more time to holding the Government to account than we would in the course of an ordinary sitting week. My understanding of...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Anyway, I will put the question. Is the proposal for dealing with today's business agreed to? Not agreed.

Supporting Inclusion and Combating Racism in Ireland: Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank Deputy Naughten. I call Deputy Pringle.

Supporting Inclusion and Combating Racism in Ireland: Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Sorry, I should have called Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, but he will be all right. Will we let Deputy Pringle continue?

Supporting Inclusion and Combating Racism in Ireland: Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We will get the perspective from Kerry.

Supporting Inclusion and Combating Racism in Ireland: Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Deputy.