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Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has made his point. The rule is quite clear and what he is saying is ultra vires-----

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is going down a road I have already suggested he should not pursue because it is outside the scope of the Bill and outside the scope of section 1.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I have made the ruling and I have given the Senator some latitude. I have ruled that this is a very specific Bill and introducing the issue of the plebiscite is ultra viresto the Bill and to section 1 of the Bill. Therefore, I cannot allow a full debate on it.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: If it is a point of order.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: That is not a point of order. Furthermore, there is no amendment on section 1.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Yes, but I am not allowing the Senator to go all over the shop on it.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has gone beyond his point of order.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I ruled on this point. This is a specific item which is set out clearly in this short, specific Bill. The 1992 Act is a very broad Bill. I am not allowing the Senator to debate that Bill in the broad sense because this new Bill is so specific on the matter in question.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Amending it in a specific way.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: We are on section 1.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister has outlined the situation.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister has been very fair in his response. He is on the Senator's side but this is not the appropriate time to raise the matter.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Either way it fits neatly together.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris and the Minister should respect the Chair.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I am very diligent.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I know Senator Keane is anxious to help me-----

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: That is not a point of order.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator should allow me to chair the meeting.

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I will ask the ushers to look after the matter.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion (6 May 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the key priorities and challenges facing Ireland in complying with its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights with the organisations that made written submissions on the topic. The Clerk of the Seanad has supplied all organisations with a list of the key points from the various submissions which Members wish to...