Results 601-620 of 9,393 for speaker:Alex White
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: But is it in Standing Orders?
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: We have Standing Orders. Either they regulate the procedures of the House or they do not.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: There could be a motion to recommit.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: We are not being silly.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: On a point of order, there has been enough cynicism, although not from the Chair at any time. Members on the far side have engaged in cynical manoeuvring. They have withdrawn their own amendments and utterly abused the procedures of this House in respect of this legislation. It is an absolute disgrace. The Leas-Chathaoirleach made a ruling on foot of what Senator Ross proposed. The...
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: Is this a reflection of the attitude that will be taken on Report Stage, which would appear to be that because the amendment was not debated on Committee Stage, it cannot be taken on Report Stage? I see the Minister of State is sighing in his chair. This House is an important part of how business is done and if he is bored by it we are sorry.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: The point is I am concerned that what appear to be rulings are anticipating rulings intended for Report Stage. For example, the Leas-Chathaoirleach said this was never moved and then said it was not withdrawn.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: Senator O'Donovan has let the cat out of the bag.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: Senator Bacik is seeking an explanation.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: On a point of order, in order that we can all sing from the same hymn sheet, to what provision in the Bill does the Minister of State refer?
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: If it is not, is there to be any order in this debate? I am on my feet. The Senator raised an issueââ
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: ââand the Minister of State answered a different one and he does not even know which question he is answering.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: Is there a list of Report Stage amendments?
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: I apologise. I did not realise the list was issued.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: I propose that the amendment be recommitted.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: It is the same amendment.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: I have a point of order.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: It is on the printed list of amendments and on that basis, the matter can be discussed. It should not detain the House.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: I will put down a motion to recommit the amendment.
- Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (10 Jul 2008)
Alex White: When an amendment is ruled out of order on Report Stage because it does not arise out of committee proceedings, it is open to Members to move a motion to have the matter recommitted. I have done this in the past.