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Seanad: National Broadband Plan: Statements (16 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive opening statement, which lasted 23 minutes. Unfortunately, I have only eight minutes to respond.

Seanad: National Broadband Plan: Statements (16 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: There is no need for the Minister to be sorry.To be fair, I did not realise the Minister has only been in the Department for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for seven months. He has gained an expertise in the area. I have benefitted from his contribution today, because he did not stick to the script, which was quite useful, as it showed he has a great deal of knowledge, much...

Seanad: National Broadband Plan: Statements (16 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: -----connected in the first two years. I am not having a go at the Minister when he is only seven months in this particular role, nor am I being party political, but it is reasonable to say that there are serious questions. I have been out canvassing with local election candidates. I am surprised because generally people do not talk about national issues, but broadband is coming up, as is...

Seanad: National Broadband Plan: Statements (16 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I acknowledge that this is as transformative as rural electrification. My father worked for a while in the ESB on rural electrification. He was in Gorey, County Wexford, at the time and he saw the absolute transformative effect of it. I acknowledge that the Minister is trying to do that. He is new to the job and he has many other roles, such as dealing with climate change, post offices...

Seanad: National Broadband Plan: Statements (16 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: He was referred to as Senator Trump this morning.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I welcome the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, back to the House. I remind Senators that they may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to discussion on the amendment. Furthermore, each non-Government amendment must be seconded. Amendment No. 1, in the names of Senators Craughwell and McDowell, arises...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: Members should speak through the Chair.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: As long as the Senator spoke to the amendment, I did not consider his contribution a Second Stage speech.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: Does the Senator have more to say on the amendment?

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: Senator Norris is making his points well but is beginning to repeat himself.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: The Senator has made his points well.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: That is definitely not a point of order but I gave the Senator some level of latitude.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell may be right. It was not a point of order but I let the Senator in anyway.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: Senator Craughwell should be allowed to speak without interruption from Senator Ruane.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: Senator Humphreys cannot come in again. Nobody can come in again because it is Report Stage.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I cannot bring anyone else back in.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: It is Report Stage and they are the rules. They are not my rules. They are the rules of the House, which I am enforcing. I reminded Senators that they may only speak once except for the proposer, who can come in at the end. That is it. I now ask Senator Craughwell-----

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: No, you cannot.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: It is after the debate has concluded. Senator Craughwell concluded the debate and allowed the Minister to respond to his points. The rules are that a Senator may speak only once, not the Minister. The Minister can come back in.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Gerry Horkan: I know you have not yet spoken but you came in too late.