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Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: I wish to share time with Deputies Lynch, Upton, McManus, Sherlock and Costello.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: I thank Deputy Howlin for bringing this timely motion to the House. At this time of national crisis it is vital that we review, examine and reform how we use the powers vested in us by the people. The public interest and efficiency, with the elimination of waste, must be re-established. In that regard, I want to concentrate on one area that have raised repeatedly and that needs urgent...

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: Hear, hear.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: On a point of order, in case the Minister of State would inadvertently mislead the House, what he is telling us is not accurate. This was discussed but it was then vetoed by the Taoiseach. The Minister of State at the time, now Minister for Defence, Deputy Pat Carey, told the committee he could not proceed.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: They were vetoed.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: There is no question but what I am saying is accurate.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: The then Chief Whip, Deputy Pat Carey, came into the meeting and said he was sorry but he could not proceed any further with this.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (11 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: Standing Orders provide for exactly the type of situation with which we are dealing. I refer to the motions to suspend Standing Orders in order to allow a debate such as that being requested to take place. Standing Order 32 exists for a reason and this is exactly the type of situation in respect of which it applies. It is quite rare that there would be a request to discuss a matter such as...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (11 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: A Cheann Comhairle, I am still in possession.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (11 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: I am still in possession.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (11 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: The method of resolving this matter is entirely in the Ceann Comhairle's hands.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (11 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: If the Ceann Comhairle did not continually interrupt, I would have finished my point long ago.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (11 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: This matter is entirely in the Ceann Comhairle's hands; it is not a matter for the Whips. We have given the Ceann Comhairle power, under the Standing Orders of the House, to deal with special situations that arise. This is one such situation and the Ceann Comhairle should use the Standing Order in respect of it.

Order of Business. (11 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: She stated there was no beet in Donegal.

Order of Business. (11 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: On a point of order,-----

Order of Business. (11 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: On a point of order,-----

Order of Business. (11 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: I was seeking to make a point of order when the Ceann Comhairle adjourned.

Order of Business. (11 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: It is important that I make my point of order before the Tánaiste continues. If the Ceann Comhairle does not interrupt me I will be very brief. Earlier, the Ceann Comhairle prevented, perhaps rightly, other Members from making statements on the substantive issue which we are discussing. However, he is allowing the Tánaiste make a long statement defending her position.

Order of Business. (11 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: That is not in order.

Order of Business. (11 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: What is good for one should be good for the other.