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Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: That matter is not relevant to the substance of the Bill; neither could it be contemplated by the Bill's provisions. I ask the Deputy to stick to the Bill.

Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy knows well the rules of the House. It is not in accordance with the rules to name people outside the House who are not in a position to defend themselves. This is not a court of law in which the Deputy can say what he wishes about an individual outside.

Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: That is the end of it. I thank the Deputy.

Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise, but I must again interrupt. I remind the Deputy of the rules of the House.

Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy cannot mention a person outside the House in such a way as to identify him or her. The way in which the Deputy is proceeding is out of order. He is aware of the rules.

Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy may be right or he may be wrong in that matter. However, the point at issue is that he is not in a position to pass judgment on anyone outside the House in a derogatory fashion which would reflect poorly on his or her name. The Bill does not require the Deputy to make such judgments.

Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I am sorry-----

Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: -----but I have brought this matter to the Deputy's attention on three or four occasions. He has deliberately tried to circumnavigate the ruling I made.

Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy should, please, proceed in accordance with the rules of the House.

Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I am not interpreting anything; I am merely informing the Deputy of what are the rules of the House.

Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I beg the Deputy's pardon.

Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Deputy, please, resume his seat for one moment? I do not want this continuous argy-bargy with the Member in possession.

Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy knows the rules, as do I. In that context, I do not need an education. The Deputy should proceed in accordance with the rules and speak to the substance of the Bill.

Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The next speaker is Deputy Paul Connaughton who I understand is sharing time with Deputies Seán Kyne and Seán Kenny. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Topical Issue Matters (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett - the potential data protection issues arising out of Irish Water's requests for PPS numbers; (2) Deputy Michael Moynihan - the need to compensate farmers whose lands have been rendered worthless by EU...

Leaders' Questions (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order-----

Order of Business (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The Higher Education Authority Bill is promised legislation. What is the timescale for its introduction in the House and its current status? Is it cleared and ready for introduction? Similarly, what is the current status of the Bill to provide for redress for women in certain institutions? What is its schedule in the Houses and when will it be passed?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 32. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that the tourism industry benefits adequately from the economic upturn; the extent to which he can encourage increased activity and employment in this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36740/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 35. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it may be possible to build on recent success in attracting world sporting events here; the extent to which his Department remains in contact with national and international sporting organisations in this context; the extent to which contacts appear positive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36739/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (1 Oct 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position in respect of an appeal for a higher education grant in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who submitted their appeal in July 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37253/14]