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Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: Is the amendment agreed?

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: No, we are debating amendments Nos. 2 to 9, inclusive, 11, 13, 29 and 36 to 40, inclusive.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: They can be discussed together. This is the only opportunity to discuss them.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: I would like to give Senators a gentle reminder that this is Committee Stage and not Second Stage.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: Thank you, Senator. I welcome our United Nations veterans to the Gallery.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: Did Senator Norris indicate?

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister of State had better if they are related.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: Sorry, you may address those points, of course.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Burke, please resume your seat while the Minister of State is addressing the issue.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: There are a few other Senators I have to call yet. Senator Black had indicated.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: What amendment is the Senator addressing?

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: Amendments Nos. 10 and 50 to 52, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: We are due to adjourn in five minutes anyway.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: We will take a break.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: As it is now 3.30 p.m. we will suspend the sitting.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (27 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: I have received notice from Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to address the delay in preparing codes of conduct for directors and employees in State bodies and the wider public service similar to those in place for elected...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Medical Certificates Eligibility (27 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: I again welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Finian McGrath. You are becoming a frequent visitor to the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: Brilliant news.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: I want to raise an issue of great concern to all of us, namely, rural post offices, which play a vital role in their communities-----

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Paul Coghlan: -----as they are an important contact point for people, apart from the services they provide. As social welfare payments move to be partially online, it continues to put pressure on front-line smaller post offices, as 30% of their revenue is directly generated from providing local and direct social welfare payment services. An Post employs 3,700 people nationwide. I know the importance of...