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- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: I do not know about the constitutionality of it, but it is in Standing Orders. As such, we are obliged to stick to them as long as they are in place.
- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: We do.
- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: It is the decision of the Cathaoirleach. Senator Denis O'Donovan is the Cathaoirleach.
- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: The Cathaoirleach is the final arbiter.
- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: No, the Cathaoirleach is the final arbiter on what is in order and out of order.
- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: That is to the best of my knowledge. Amendments Nos. 9 and 10 are out of order. Amendment No. 11, in the names of Senators Gavan, Warfield, Conway-Walsh, Devine, Mac Lochlainn and Ó Donnghaile has already been discussed with amendment No. 1.
- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 19 and 20 are in the names of Senators Ruane, Higgins, Grace O'Sullivan, Gavan, Ó Ríordáin and Craughwell. If the question on amendment No. 19 is agreed, amendment No. 20 cannot be moved, as amendment No. 20 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 19. They will be discussed with amendments Nos. 32 and 38.
- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: No.
- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: I welcome Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony. It is always nice to see a Member of the other House in the Chamber. I also welcome her guest, Mr. Barry Holland, who I am told is very involved with Seven Heads Peninsula Tourism. I hope we will see them here again soon as visitors.
- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: Please allow Senator Craughwell to continue, without interruption.
- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: I am sure Senator Norris would be very welcome on the Fianna Fáil front bench. I remind Senators that we must adjourn in five minutes and the debate will resume on another day. If possible, we should dispose of section 16 before 3.30 p.m.
- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: I will try to obtain an answer.
- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: Yes.
- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: The Minister of State addressed that issue in a previous contribution.
- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: Is the amendment being pressed?
- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: I will put the question given that no one is offering.
- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: I call on the Acting Leader to move the adjournment of the debate.
- Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly.
- Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: Amendment No. 1 is in the name of Senator Joan Freeman. Acceptance of the amendment involves the deletion of section 2. Amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 4 is consequential on amendment No. 1. Therefore, amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2018)
Gerry Horkan: I remind Members that we are dealing with amendments Nos. 1 to 4. We are discussing them all together.