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Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: That is very unlikely. That is not fair.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: I think we have said on numerous occasions that we support the Government in what it is trying to do.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: We want explanations - that is all.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: So?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: So?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: That is all we are looking for.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: Why should we be, Jimmy?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: Can we not ask for an explanation?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: Can I ask for an explanation?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: Really?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: Why can we not ask for an explanation-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: I will come in and ask the Senator if it is okay to ask certain questions and he can improve them. Is that what he is saying?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: Can I have a copy of the note?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Deputy Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: What does the acting Leader think the Minister for Health is doing differently?

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: I ask the Leader to make inquiries with the Minister for Social Protection. It has come to my attention that the clothing grant for children, which is available through community welfare officers and is specifically for clothing children at the time of their first holy communion and confirmation should families not be able to afford that, has been withdrawn and cut completely. I have this...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: As ridiculous as that might seem, that is how ridiculous the website is because it will accept that information. It leaves the survey open to absolute abuse whereby people who have a specific view can make multiple entries on the website. The issue needs to be investigated by the Minister for Education and Skills. I would have thought the Department would have got that right. However,...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: The problem is there is no correlation between the PPS number and the name.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (31 Jan 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: I second that. Fianna Fáil agrees with the Bill and, as the Minister of State noted, we are in agreement with the full thrust. Members are dealing with a lot of legislation in this area and I do not believe there is any need to rehash the various points. It will come back if there are any significant changes. Consequently, I second the proposal that the Bill be passed.