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Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: ——I would be briefed on these matters before the Report Stage debate on the Bill.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: That debate will take place tonight.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Why have we not been briefed on these issues?

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: I was not briefed.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: On a point of order, I am asking about important legislation that is going through the House at present.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister could not explain the amendments on Committee Stage. He has not explained them yet.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Second, on legislation that was considered in this House last week——

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: I got word at 8.10 p.m. that this was to be debated the following day.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: The notice I got from the Fianna Fáil Whip said that I had been briefed on the matter by the Department. I was not briefed by the Department.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: The arrogance of the Minister is unacceptable.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is a disgrace that he is continuing to act in this manner.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: He should resign his position. He is a disgrace.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister is arrogant and useless. He is a waste of space.

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: On a point of order, the Minister was not in a position on Committee Stage to advise Deputies as to the import of certain amendments. We have not yet been briefed on the amendments in question which have been included in the Bill. I ask for the Ceann Comhairle's direction in the matter.

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: With respect, it makes for very bad legislation when Deputies are refused a briefing and the Minister is unable to explain the reason Committee Stage amendments were tabled. In addition, we will not reach the amendments today due to time constraints. I am deeply concerned by this approach; it is disgraceful.

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: The problem is we will not reach them.

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: We do not know the reason some of the amendments have retrospective application because it has not been explained. Legislation should be debated fully. Despite not being given an explanation for the retrospective nature of the legislation and being unable to debate it, Members are being asked to swallow it hook, line and sinker. The Minister promised he would provide a briefing document....

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: A Cheann Comhairle, may I respond?

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: I must acknowledge two points.

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (2 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: While I accept that, it has always been normal procedure for officials of the Department to contact Deputies by telephone to discuss issues. For this reason, I am not satisfied with the communication sent by e-mail.