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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: There is filibustering going on and that is out of order.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: That is not acceptable to this side of the House.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: I am not out of order.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: I am not.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: Yes, I oppose the proposal because discussion on Committee Stage of this Bill went on for longer than 100 hours. This is a House of the Oireachtas. It is not a Chamber for filibustering. I seriously object to the Bill being recommitted. I seek the protection of the Leas-Chathaoirleach for the integrity of this House in ensuring it does not happen. It is totally inappropriate.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: I am not finished.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: The Chairman needs to rule on this.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: The Chairman is quoting Standing Orders.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: It is totally unacceptable -----

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: ------ to recommit something on Committee Stage.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: That is missing my point entirely.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: No it is not.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: I object to that.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: Will the Leas-Chathaoirleach clarify if it is at the discretion of the House or at the discretion of the Chair?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: I would like the specific Standing Order that covers that.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: Under what Standing Order was that made?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: And it has been objected to.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: Senator Norris wants to include gardaí, which is ridiculous.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: Senator Norris wants to include gardaí. It is madness.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: I object.