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Visit of Northern Ireland Assembly Commission Delegation (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: On behalf of all Members of Dáil Éireann and on my behalf, I welcome to the Chamber and offer a sincere céad míle fáilte, a hundred thousand welcomes, to the members of the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission. I hope you find your visit useful. The Houses of the Oireachtas Commission has one term under its belt and I hope, together, you will find useful progress for both Houses. You...

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Allow Deputy Hogan to ask his question.

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The is the final priority question. I ask the Minister not to be drawn into replying to Members who have not submitted a priority question.

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I would prefer if the Minister did not.

Proposed Legislation. (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I am loath to interrupt the Deputy but quotations are not allowed in questions either.

Proposed Legislation. (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: That is unparliamentary language.

Proposed Legislation. (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I will make a general observation before the Minister replies. Under Standing Orders, there is one minute to put a question and one minute for the Minister to respond.

Proposed Legislation. (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister has no responsibility to the House for his party role.

Proposed Legislation. (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: It also introduced a very good Electoral Act in 1997.

Planning Issues. (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I am sure you would, Deputy. I call the Minister.

Planning Issues. (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: As a courtesy, will the Deputy please obey the Chair? Each Deputy has one minute but the Deputy has taken more than two minutes. Two other Deputies have indicated they would like to put a supplementary question.

Planning Issues. (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Perhaps the Minister would take the questions put in case he loses track of the question.

Adjournment Debate Matters (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Michael Ring — the up-to-date position with the proposed new building for a national school in County Mayo (details supplied); (2) Deputy Leo Varadkar — the need to grant recognition to Carpenterstown Educate Together and...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: How stands the amendment?

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Amendment No. 21 is in the name of Deputy Pat Rabbitte and arises from committee proceedings.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Amendment No. 22 is consequential on amendment No. 23 and the two amendments may be discussed together.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Amendment No. 24 is consequential on amendment No. 25 and the two amendments may be discussed together.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Amendments Nos. 26 and No. 27 are related and may be discussed together.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Amendment No. 28 in the name of the Minister arises out of Committee proceedings.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: That was my advice.