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Seanad: EU Regulation on Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters: Motion (24 Mar 2011)

Paddy Burke: I am not giving any undertakings to anybody in the House. I have asked Senator O'Toole to make his contribution.

Seanad: EU Regulation on Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters: Motion (24 Mar 2011)

Paddy Burke: That has nothing to do with the motion. I ask the Senator to refer to it.

Seanad: Fifteenth Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (20 Apr 2011)

Paddy Burke: The Committee of Selection reports that it has nominated the following Members to serve on the Committee on Members' Interests of Seanad Éireann at their own request: Senators Maurice Cummins and Paul Coghlan. I move: "That the report be laid before the Seanad."

Seanad: European Directives: Motion (20 Apr 2011)

Paddy Burke: We are generous, Minister.

Seanad: European Directives: Motion (20 Apr 2011)

Paddy Burke: The Minister without interruption.

Seanad: European Directives: Motion (20 Apr 2011)

Paddy Burke: I ask the Minister to conclude.

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (20 Apr 2011)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, to the House. I congratulate him and wish him the best of luck in his new position as Minister of State.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (25 May 2011)

Paddy Burke: I congratulate Senator Norris, the father of the House, on a wonderful and presidential type speech. It is a great honour for me to have been elected as Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann and I thank Members for the privilege they have conferred unanimously on me in electing me Cathaoirleach. I am especially grateful to my party leader, the Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, and my party and...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (25 May 2011)

Paddy Burke: As Members are aware, I do not have a Standing Order for today but then again it is difficult to stop Senators speaking when they are saying nice things about one.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (25 May 2011)

Paddy Burke: For the benefit of the House, Senator O'Donovan holds the record for the longest uninterrupted speech, which went on for more than a day. I hope no one intends to break that record during this term.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (25 May 2011)

Paddy Burke: I thank all Senators for their good wishes, vision and aspirations for this House, as well as their commitment to work together for the betterment of the House and the people.

Seanad: Date for Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (25 May 2011)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to sit for the election of the Leas-Chathaoirleach?

Seanad: Date for Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (25 May 2011)

Paddy Burke: Is it agreed that we meet for that purpose next Wednesday? Agreed. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Date for Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (25 May 2011)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Jun 2011)

Paddy Burke: I have received notice from Senator Fidelma Healy Eames that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to clarify if the HSE will address, as a matter of urgency, the serious lack of community health doctors in County Galway which is putting the health of children at risk. I have also received notice...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

Paddy Burke: We are not discussing the report today. Is the Senator seeking a debate?

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

Paddy Burke: Many Senators have indicated they wish to speak.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

Paddy Burke: I have given some latitude to party and group leaders. More than 20 Senators indicated they wish to speak and, therefore, I ask speakers to be brief. I am not covered by Standing Orders today.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

Paddy Burke: Does the Senator seek to have a debate on NAMA?

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

Paddy Burke: There is no provision for that. It is a matter for Senator Healy Eames to address through the Committee on Procedure and Privileges but it is not on today's Order of Business. Does the Senator seek to have a debate on NAMA?