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Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: The Leader without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: Senator Jerry Buttimer proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on non-granting of foreshore licence for the Poolbeg incineration proposal be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: It was seconded by Senator Regan.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: The question has been put and Senator Doherty has called for a division of the House. However, as he is unable to provide a second teller, the division cannot proceed. Question declared carried.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 113, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question "That the Bill be received for final consideration", the Minister may explain the purpose of the amendments made by the Dáil. This is looked upon as...

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: If no Senators are offering we will move on to the second group of amendments which concern amendments Nos. 2, 3, 4, 21 and 23.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: There is no obligation on the Minister of State to circulate his script. This is Report Stage.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: If no Senators are offering on the second group of amendments we will move on to the third group of amendments, Nos. 7, 8, 9 and 10, clarification regarding certain applicants.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: Is the Senator's question relevant to this group of amendments?

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: I remind Members that they can only speak once on Report Stage.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: Senator, I cannot allow questions.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: Senator, I must operate within the terms of Standing Orders.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: The Senator may only speak once.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: The fourth group, amendments Nos. 11 to 13, inclusive, pertains to clarification regarding domestic adoptions effected outside the State.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: The fifth group, amendments Nos. 16, 26 and 27, pertains to transitional arrangements.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: The sixth group of amendments are technical and drafting amendments. That is the subject matter of amendments Nos. 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24 and 25.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (6 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: Allow Senator McDonald to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (6 Jul 2010)

Paddy Burke: I was trying to keep order in the Chamber.