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Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: The issues the Senator raises are the responsibility of the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: My understanding is that the leaders of the different groups meet weekly. I am sure the Senator's views will be taken on board for the future but it is a matter for the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: I suggest that if any Senator from any party or group speaks to the Leader of the House, their requests will be dealt with.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: Is the Senator seeking a debate? Time is running out.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: The Senator can take that up in the debate. The Order of Business is not a forum for detailed discussion, it exists so Senators can raise issues with the Leader of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: Time has now concluded and, regrettably, I must leave other Senators who wished to contribute to the Order of Business. I call on the Deputy Leader of the House to reply.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: Senator O'Toole has moved an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 9, motions 23 and 24 be moved".

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: Before we commence, I wish to remind Members that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion of the amendment. Also, on Report Stage each amendment must be seconded.

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: Amendments Nos. 3 and 4 will be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (17 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: I have received notice from Senator MacSharry that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health and Children to ensure existing cancer care services at Sligo General Hospital are maintained and improved to include a satellite centre for radiotherapy. I have received notice from Senator Coffey of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: Senator Coghlan on the Order of Business, please.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: That will be in the debate if the Leader agrees to it.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: The Leader will reply to that.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: We normally do not discuss these types of incidents in the House. If there are expressions of sympathy regarding a particular matter, they are normally initiated by the Leader. If we were to discuss the specifics of every tragedy in Members' areas, we would be discussing such matters every day. The incident in question had great implications for the city of Galway and the country but I...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: We will debate that tonight.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: We can debate that if the Leader agrees to a debate on agriculture.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: The Senator has made her point.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: Many Senators want to speak on the Order of Business. Unfortunately so many have put up their hands that I may have missed some, but I will do the best I can to accommodate as many as possible. To assist in this regard I ask Senators to be brief.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: I remind the Senator that the Committee on Procedure and Privilege of the House has made a decision regarding speaking time and it was agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Pat Moylan: I call Senator Hanafin. Our time is almost up and two Senators are offering.