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Seanad: Mental Health (Renewal Orders) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 148, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question "That the Bill be received for final consideration", the Minister may explain the purpose of the amendment made by the Dáil. This is looked...

Seanad: Mental Health (Renewal Orders) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I call on the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Jim Daly, to speak on the subject of the amendment.

Seanad: Mental Health (Renewal Orders) Bill 2018: Motion for Earlier Signature (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: No. It is done now. I might indulge the Senator for 30 seconds but I am not supposed to do so.

Seanad: Mental Health (Renewal Orders) Bill 2018: Motion for Earlier Signature (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I did not see her indicate.

Seanad: Mental Health (Renewal Orders) Bill 2018: Motion for Earlier Signature (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: There was no opportunity at the end. There was an opportunity before the end. However, once the end is reached, that is it.

Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 60 to 68, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 64 is a physical and logical alternative to amendment No. 63. Amendment No. 66 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 65. Amendments Nos. 60 to 68, inclusive, will be discussed together.

Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 69 to 72, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 73 to 75, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 76 to 78, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 78 is a physical and logical alternative to amendment No. 77. Amendments Nos. 76 to 78, inclusive, will be discussed together.

Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 80 to 81 are related. Amendment No. 81 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 80. Amendments Nos. 80 to 81 will be discussed together.

Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I am normally my own party's spokesperson on this issue but I cannot say much because I am in the Chair. I thank the Minister of State and his officials and I thank Senator Higgins for her input. She has put a lot of time and effort into it.

Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: It is 45 minutes ahead of time.

Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: This is the Upper House. We are very civilised here.

Seanad: The Transfer of Functions of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Statements (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: We are discussing this topic as a result of a request I made on the Order of Business last Thursday that we have a debate on the DLHC transfer in advance of the Minister signing the order, and I ask him to clarify whether he signed it today. No Member has a problem with his strategy. It is a good idea for harbour companies to come under the remit of a local authority as they might be well...

Seanad: The Transfer of Functions of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Statements (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: That is my point. I want to let other Senators in but I also want the Minister to have as much time as possible to respond. I hope I have given the Minister enough food for thought. We all want Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown to prosper as a local authority. We all want Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, and, indeed, Dublin Rathdown, where I live and which the Minister represents, to do well but I...

Seanad: The Transfer of Functions of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Statements (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: No, I am in the Chair.

Seanad: The Transfer of Functions of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Statements (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Unless there is a change to the Order of Business, it is to conclude at 5.30 p.m. The Leader might amend the order of business so that the debate can run until 5.45 p.m., which would be an hour.

Seanad: The Transfer of Functions of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Statements (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I said ports.

Seanad: The Transfer of Functions of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Statements (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: He will not be able to hear it because we must adjourn at 5.30 p.m.

Seanad: The Transfer of Functions of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Statements (3 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: There seems to be a pattern when the Minister comes into the House. Once again, we have run out of time. Perhaps he can come back on another occasion to discuss this further.