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Public Service Pay and Pensions Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: One can speak on the section, which we have not yet discussed.

Public Service Pay and Pensions Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: Let me be clear. One cannot discuss an amendment that is out of order but one can discuss the section, which we have not yet come to. We are only discussing the Deputy's amendment at present.

Public Service Pay and Pensions Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: Yes.

Public Service Pay and Pensions Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: Deputy Jonathan O'Brien is correct. We will come back to discuss and agree section 11.

Public Service Pay and Pensions Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: Does Deputy Mick Barry wish to speak to the section?

Public Service Pay and Pensions Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: I would ask him to wait-----

Public Service Pay and Pensions Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: Does the Deputy wish to speak to the amendment then?

Public Service Pay and Pensions Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: Technically, after Deputy Mick Barry has contributed to the debate on an agreed amendment.

Public Service Pay and Pensions Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: I note that Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan is opposed to section 12.

Public Service Pay and Pensions Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: I note that Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan is opposed to sections 13 and 14.

Public Service Pay and Pensions Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: As it is 9 p.m., I must ask that progress be reported.

Public Service Pay and Pensions Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: That is a matter for the Business Committee. I assume it will have to discuss it as soon as possible but, at the moment, I do not have a scheduled time.

Message from Select Committee (5 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: The Select Committee on Education and Skills has completed its consideration of the following Estimate for public services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2017: Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary).

Situation in Syria: Motion [Private Members] (5 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (5 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: 71. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when it is expected that agreement will be reached to reopen Rush Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51500/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (5 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: 390. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to introducing a mandatory schools vaccinations programme. [51952/17]

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (6 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter. The Minister is very much aware of the particular requirements of commuters on the north side of Dublin. For several years there have been serious capacity problems along the northern commuter line which extends as far as the Border and they continue to get worse. Although additional capacity is urgently required, I...

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (6 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: It is obvious that very little priority has been given to this project. It was announced in 2015 and there was a four-year delivery plan but the Minister's response suggests it will be at least two years late in being delivered and I am very disappointed by that. I commend the Minister and the Minister for Finance for the additional resources that have been allocated to the transport...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (6 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: 58. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the memorandum of understanding between his Department and local authorities with regard to site acquisitions for new school builds includes provisions relating to the necessity for the identification of sites for temporary accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51814/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (6 Dec 2017)

Alan Farrell: As we have a quorum I propose we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.