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Seanad: Order of Business (31 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Three other Senators have indicated. I will try to let them in even though time is up.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Okay. I was going to suggest that the Senator was a little long-winded. I am not sure if it is appropriate for the Chair to say that but I say it in good faith. Senator Darragh O'Brien has moved an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Minister for Finance on variable mortgage rates being charged to Irish citizens", be taken today. Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Apr 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Marie Moloney that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to clarify if funding will be made available for the health and disability groups which were excluded from the 2014 support scheme for national organisations...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator's time is up.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: The actions of the judge and what happened in that case should not be dealt with in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Irrespective of that-----

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator's time is up.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Michael D'Arcy. In the context of how the Order of Business operates, I must point out that I am obliged to rotate between Government and Opposition Members when calling speakers.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Unfortunately, that is irrelevant.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I know that the Senator indicated, but I am obliged to rotate.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I was going to call on the Leader to reply, but I will allow Senator Mary Ann O'Brien to contribute. However, she will be the final speaker before I call the Leader. Senators raise issues on the Order of Business and then do not wait to listen to the replies the Leader provides. Senator Michael D'Arcy was supposed to be the final speaker, but then I allowed Senator Rónán Mullen...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Darragh O'Brien has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate with the Taoiseach to clarify if he was recalled to give evidence by Mr. Justice Nial Fennelly and his communications with the former Secretary General at the Department of Justice and Equality on the resignation of the Garda Commissioner be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Apr 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Mayor of Kerry, Councillor John Brassil, and his colleagues, Councillors Flynn and Moloney, to the Visitors Gallery. It is a pity they were not here half an hour ago when we were discussing the great news for County Kerry of additional jobs at Muckross House and several million euro for the provision of social housing. The mayor will take the good news home with him.

Seanad: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Aois Intofachta chun Oifig an Uachtaráin) 2015: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Age of Eligibility for Election to the Office of President) Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 Apr 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Before we commence, I would like to deal with a procedural matter relating to Bills to amend the Constitution. The substance of the debate on Committee Stage relates to the wording of the proposed constitutional amendment which is contained in the Schedule to the Bill. The sections of the Bill are merely technical. Therefore, in accordance with long-standing practice, consideration of the...

Seanad: Workplace Relations Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (1 Apr 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 56 and 58 to 60, inclusive, are cognate and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Workplace Relations Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (1 Apr 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: If amendment No. 61 is agreed, amendment No. 62, which is an alternative to amendment No. 61, cannot be moved. Amendments Nos. 62, 84, 85 and 104 are related. Amendments Nos. 61, 62, 84, 85 and 104 may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Workplace Relations Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (1 Apr 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 63 and 65 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Workplace Relations Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (1 Apr 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Recommittal is necessary in respect of Government amendments No. 66 and 67. The amendments form a composite proposal and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Workplace Relations Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (1 Apr 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 69 and 70 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Workplace Relations Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (1 Apr 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I was being indulgent to the Senators to allow Senator Cullinane speak so that somebody might come in and second the amendment. As amendment No. 71 has not been seconded, I will not call on the Minister to speak because the amendment lapses automatically.