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Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: I will not allow that as it does not relate to the amendment before us. The Senator may raise the issue in some other way later.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: The amendment is specifically related to primary school teachers.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: The Senator may debate that under the section if he wishes but at this stage——

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: I rule that it is not relevant.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: I accept the point, which is one of information rather than order. In the presentation of his amendment, Senator O'Toole specifically correlated the primary teacher and the garda, which prompted the Minister to respond to that.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: I made a ruling which I stand by.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: I ask the Minister of State not to mention nurses. I have made a ruling that we will take it under the section.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: Sorry, that is out of order.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: I am making a ruling and I will take it——

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: I made a ruling in regard to Senator McDowell. I will allow him to raise the matter when we discuss the section. It is relevant to the section but not to the amendment. I make the same ruling regarding Senator O'Toole's point on the Army.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: I am in the Chair. Senator O'Toole tabled an amendment on which I allowed discussion. The points raised by the Senator are germane to the section and I will allow them under discussion on the section. I will also allow the Minister of State to respond. That is my ruling and I ask Senator O'Toole to respect it. This is not intended to obstruct the debate in any shape or form, but I am in the...

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: I do.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: I do not disagree with that point. However, from the point of view of structuring this debate, I ruled that this matter will be discussed and the Minister of State will respond when we discuss the section, which is after the next amendment. I ask Senator O'Toole to respect that decision. It does not obstruct debate in any way or adjudicate on the quality or relevance of the question, but it...

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: The Senator has been speaking on it.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: Does the Senator wish to speak on it again?

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: I will call him after Senator Browne, who has indicated he wishes to speak.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: He just put up his hand.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: The Senator should address his comments through the Chair.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: This is the most interesting section in the Bill. In the recent past we have heard much about the benefits of benchmarking, particularly from the Senators present. I subscribe fully to the notion that those in the public service who do good work should not be disadvantaged when compared to the private sector. However, benchmarking must be applied to all aspects of the terms and conditions of...

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)

Jim Walsh: Senator O'Toole is trying to dominate this debate and he is coming from a particular viewpoint because of his previous employment. In this instance the commencement date in respect of any new benefits for those who return after having left the public service or private sector employment is the date of re-employment. There should be no beneficial arrangements attaching to the public service as...