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Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: I am tabling this amendment because this is a serious issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: I will finish on this point but for argument's sake, had this not been raised in this Chamber last week and had some journalist not done the job, none of us would have known about this. Incidentally, two thirds of State appointments since the present Administration took over have been appointed without any advertisement.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: I formally table an amendment to the Order of Business again today to have the Minister, Deputy Heather Humphreys, come into this House to answer questions put to her about the appointment of Mr. John McNulty to the board of IMMA in order to ensure he could be a ratified candidate to fill a vacancy in this very House.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: Thank you.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: On a point of order, I thank the Leader for his statement and clarification. However, in light of Mr. McNulty's withdrawal from the Seanad by-election what is the process now? As members of the electorate and Seanad we need to know-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: How would I know that? We have never had an issue like this before.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: I am not trying to be disruptive but I wish to ask one question. Following on from Senator Cullinane's comments, ballot papers arrived yesterday morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: People would have voted yesterday. What is the position? Will the Seanad, through the Cathaoirleach, ask the returning officer what is the position? The statement could be read into the Official Report.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: What happens if that candidate wins and does not wish to take up his seat?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: In light of the information and statement made by the Leader here today that Mr. McNulty has withdrawn his candidacy, although questions remain to be answered, I withdraw my amendment. I have asked for clarification on the electoral process and would welcome a note from the returning officer to be read into the Seanad record as soon as possible.

Seanad: Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (2 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: Everyone will agree that we are very proud of our Defence Forces and the force reserve company that has returned from a difficult mission in the Golan Heights. I am delighted that they have all returned safely. I commend the men and women of the reserve company on their bravery during their tour of duty over the past six months. While there will be only a short debate or statements, it is...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: I am formally proposing an amendment to the Order of Business this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: He called him anti-British and should withdraw that.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: Like the appointment to IMMA.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: Did the Senator vote for Mr. McNulty? She probably did, like all the Labour Party members who walk through the lobbies and do what their Fine Gael masters tell them to do.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: I bet she did, no doubt about it. I hope she walks him into the House -----