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Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: Does Deputy Casey wish to speak?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: As the Deputy has said, the Bills Office ruled the amendment out of order and I stand by its decision. I call on Deputy Ó Broin.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: I call Deputy Coppinger

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: We will not debate the question of the amendments that were ruled out of order. Let us continue to speak on the amendment we are discussing now. I think the Minister stated that when we had concluded the discussion on the Bill, he would speak at the end of the meeting on some of the issues that were raised.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: That is okay.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: Deputy Coppinger, we are not discussing the commission. With respect, Deputy Coppinger we are speaking on the amendment

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: We are not here to talk about the commission at present. We are dealing with amendment No. 2. With respect-----

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: The Minister said he would discuss the other issue when we have concluded the Bill. If the Deputy has a question in regard to amendment No. 2, I would appreciate it.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: Today, we are dealing with the Water Services (Amendment)Bill 2016, a Bill that provides for the suspension of water charges. The Minister has already acknowledged that he will talk to the committee on the other issue when we complete the process of the Bill before us.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: Are there any further questions for the Minister?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: Amendment No. 8 has been ruled out of order.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: Amendments Nos. 9 to 11, inclusive, will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: I thank the Minister and his officials for their attendance.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Message to Dáil (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government has completed its consideration of the Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016 and has made amendments thereto.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: That is an unfair question.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: To allow that time and space, we will conclude the meeting. I thank the Minister, his officials and the members for attending and we look forward to our next meeting.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: We need lifeguards in this Chamber because I am drowning in the misinterpretation of what is in front of us. What is really disappointing is the charade that took place here for the first 20 minutes of this debate. We are not even dealing with what we are actually trying to do here. We are dealing with what is emotive, what will get a headline in the paper and what we can put in our...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: I do not trust crystal balls because I do not like to pre-empt decisions until I have all the facts before me. It is unfair to other Deputies to pre-empt the outcome of the commission and the subsequent decision of the committee. Deputies should calm down and wait for the commission's report and the decision of the House. Housing is a priority for many Deputies and the Government. If...

Other Questions: Bord na gCon (13 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: We now move on to Question No. 38.

Other Questions: Bord na gCon (13 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: Is that acceptable to the Minister?