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Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (5 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: As it is 5 p.m., I am bound to ask Senator Terry to report progress so that the House can take Private Members' business.

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (5 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: No. Committee Stage of the Bill will resume after 7 p.m.

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (5 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: I am bound by the rules of the House.

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (5 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: We have already gone over time by five minutes.

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (5 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: The Order of Business agreed by the House earlier states that Private Members' business will be taken between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (5 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: Is the Senator proposing an amendment to the Order of Business?

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (5 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: Does the House agree that we start Private Members' business at 5.15 p.m.?

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (5 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: It is not agreed.

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (5 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: The House has agreed that Private Members' business will be taken between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (5 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: I have to abide by the ruling that was made this morning.

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (5 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: The Leader is not here. Senator Terry will speak when we resume the Committee Stage debate. Tugadh tuairisc ar a ndearnadh; an Coiste do shuí arís. Progress reported; Committee to sit again.

Seanad: Family Law: Motion. (5 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Family Law: Motion. (5 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: Senator Lydon, without interruption.

Seanad: Family Law: Motion. (5 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Family Law: Motion. (5 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: The proposal is to add the following wording as an addendum to the motion: Seanad Éireann (1) notes that (a) it is an objective of the Government that Ireland fulfils its obligations under international law, including its obligations under the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, (b) Irish law takes account, in a number of ways, of non-marital...

Seanad: Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (6 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister. When I was young I was told to keep away from two items, the fire and electricity, but I am not sure that is what youngsters are told today. The change that has taken place regarding the way electricity was installed in houses up to 50 years ago compared to the way it is done today is unbelievable. The average household uses far more electricity today than was used by...

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (6 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: Amendment No. 23 is an alternative to amendment No. 22. They can be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Defence Forces Accommodation. (6 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister for Defence and thank him for coming in to take this motion. As Fine Gael spokesperson on defence, I have been requested by a number of members of the Defence Forces to ask the Minister about the accommodation used for the May Day demonstrations. It has been brought to my attention that the accommodation used for the Defence Forces from the Western Command was...

Seanad: Defence Forces Accommodation. (6 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: I thank the Minister for his reply. I have the height of respect for our Defence Forces and the work they carry out throughout the world. However, I would like the Minister to ensure that health and safety regulations are not breached in terms of accommodation.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (11 May 2004)

Paddy Burke: Is the amendment being pressed?