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Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (26 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: A Cheann Comhairle——

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (26 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: On a point of order, I wish to propose an alternative name.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (26 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: It is not.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (26 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: I wish to raise a point of order.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (26 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: My point of order is whether I am entitled to explain to the House why I do not agree with the proposal of the Taoiseach.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (26 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: Name the Standing Order.

Suspension of Member (26 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: This is outrageous carry-on.

Suspension of Member (26 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: On a point of order, I wish to make the point——

Suspension of Member (26 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: A Cheann Comhairle, on a point of order——

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Resumed) (26 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: In respect of No. 4, Standing Order 9 states that notice is required, and I accept that. However, today's Order Paper contains the nomination of Deputy Howlin, against whom I have nothing at all, as Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Standing Order 30 states four days' notice must be given of a motion so that an amendment to it can be tabled with two days' notice. Many of these matters are at the...

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Resumed) (26 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: On No. 4, the Taoiseach said he wished to nominate Deputy Howlin as Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Deputy Rabbitte did not have an opportunity to respond to that. If Deputy Rabbitte wishes to respond first, I might then clarify my reasons for objecting to the motion in the manner proposed by the Taoiseach.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Resumed) (26 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: I was asked if I objected to the motion and I said "Yes".

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Resumed) (26 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: Normally, the Ceann Comhairle says, "Is the motion agreed?". I said "No, it is not and I object to it". The Ceann Comhairle should then have put the question but you did not.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Resumed) (26 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: Are you prepared to put the question now?

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Resumed) (26 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: In objecting to this item being taken without debate, I made the point that the position of Leas-Cheann Comhairle is an important one. The Taoiseach confirmed that he wished the Opposition to hold the office of Leas-Cheann Comhairle. That being the case, the Leaders of the Opposition parties should at least have been invited to nominate a person whom the Opposition would put forward as the...

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Resumed) (26 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: I have no objection to the character or qualities of Deputy Howlin. I am sure many Deputies would fulfil the duties of Leas-Cheann Comhairle with great distinction. I wanted to propose the name of Deputy Pádraic McCormack, a long-serving Member with a great understanding of the rules in local authority, Seanad and Dáil business. He is a fitting person to hold this office. I do not mean...

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: I hope the Ceann Comhairle's enthusiasm is a little more restrained today. I did not know the Ceann Comhairle brought his own china shop with him. There is a programme on Channel Four called "Deal or No Deal". Yesterday, the Taoiseach indicated to the House that he had a political arrangement worked out with three, not four, Independent Members. I have no reason to doubt the word of Deputy...

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: I am quite sure the Taoiseach can understand licence payers' outrage. They see advertisements on the television about the serious consequences of not paying their licence fees. An amount of money of the size in question may have to go before the RTE Authority, which is appointed in full by the Government. Will the Government take into account the shortfall that results from the agreement...

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: There was a deal.

European Council. (27 Jun 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the foreign visits he plans to undertake during the remainder of 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16806/07]