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Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (8 Oct 2008)

John Ellis: The Minister of State is providing the Civil Service line. It is time civil servants realised that although they are the permanent government, they are not facing the electorate.

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (8 Oct 2008)

John Ellis: Next week, subject to agreement with the Whips.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

John Ellis: With other Senators, I would like to be associated with the vote of congratulations to Senator Obama. I hope that when he takes over the reins of power in January he will ensure that, rather than spending money on war, America will spend money on alleviating hardship throughout the world. The amount of money that has been spent by the US in the past eight years on war and war-related...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

John Ellis: Senator O'Toole raised the issue of fuel costs. There is a need for a debate in this House on the cost of all fuel, petrol, diesel, home heating oil, gas and so on, because a cartel is operating in this country. It may tell us that it gained 7% but it does not tell us the margins it takes before the product lands in this country for distribution. There is a need for a debate on that. We...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

John Ellis: I wish to raise the matter of the electoral register, which is of interest to all politicians, irrespective of the level at which they serve. Applications to be added to the voters' register must be made by 24 November. I ask that a concerted effort be made by third level institutions to ensure that their students are registered. In the past students have been reluctant to register, either...

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (18 Nov 2008)

John Ellis: I would like to be associated with the expressions of sympathy to Ann and her family. I have the unique distinction of the membership of this House as being the one who came into this House on the same day as Séamus Brennan 31 years ago in 1977. We all came in here full of joy and full of hope, a young new group of people. However, many of us had come here only because of the previous four...

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

John Ellis: On a point of order, the Government Whip intimated to the Cathaoirleach prior to the vote being called. He did rise to make the Chair aware of his intention to call for a walk-through vote.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

John Ellis: There is a problem here, namely, that because of where the Cathaoirleach is situated, he does not have full view of the side of the House on which Senator Wilson is seated.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

John Ellis: The Whip had intimated to the Cathaoirleach that he wished to call a walk-through vote. Therefore, he is entitled to receive same.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

John Ellis: I hate to disagree with a ruling of the Chair.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

John Ellis: However, the position is that the Whip intimated that he wished to call a walk-through vote, which he is entitled to do.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

John Ellis: On a point of order, Senator Wilson did rise to raise the question. It is not the Cathaoirleach's fault but because of where his chair is positioned, he cannot see anybody on that side. I do not know what the mechanism is for resolving this.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

John Ellis: A Chathaoirligh——

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

John Ellis: One has the right to question anyone here.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

John Ellis: On a point of order, a Chathaoirligh——

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

John Ellis: On a point of order, a Chathaoirligh——

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

John Ellis: I refer to what you said two minutes ago, a Chathaoirligh. You accepted that if you had seen Senator Wilson rise, although you said you did not, he would have been entitled to call for the vote, as he intimated he intended to do. Therefore, I believe he is entitled to get the vote.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2008)

John Ellis: Every Senator is concerned about the events which have taken place over recent days. I appreciate the fact that the Leader has arranged time tomorrow to hold a full debate on the matter. Statements could be made in the Chamber that cannot be made publicly outside these Houses with regard to the actions of certain individuals, although not all farmers are implicated. I do not refer to the...

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (10 Dec 2008)

John Ellis: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (10 Dec 2008)

John Ellis: I am advised that the Senator can only move the amendment because it has already been discussed.