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Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: We have already had that question. The Tánaiste said that there is no promised social welfare Bill. The Tánaiste can clarify this and I will call the Deputy again.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: The Tánaiste is anxious, as any member of the Government would be, not to pre-empt a decision of the House regarding the budget.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: I do not think that prophecy is part of the Tánaiste's requirement.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: This is a recommittal motion and a brief explanation is required.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: Amendments Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together by agreement.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: Amendments Nos. 6 and 7 are related and will be discussed together by agreement.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: Amendments Nos. 20, 22 and 81 are related and may be taken together by agreement.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: If the Deputy wishes to dis-aggregate them, that is fine.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: Amendments Nos. 24, 25 and 27 are related to No. 23 and they may be discussed together by agreement.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: I am reluctant to interrupt the Minister. If this is his final conclusion, it is open-ended as to time. However, if it is not, he is confined to two minutes. Does any other Deputy wish to come in on this?

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: I must explain the procedure The Minister will have another chance to explain. On their second contribution, Members are confined to two minutes.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: Amendments Nos. 61 and 67 are cognate and related while amendments Nos. 68, 71 and 115 are related. Amendments Nos. 26, 61, 67, 68, 71 and 115 may be discussed together.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: Amendments Nos. 29 to 31, inclusive, 56, 108 and 109 are related. Amendment No. 109 is a technical alternative to amendment No. 108. Amendments Nos. 28 to 31, inclusive, 56, 108 and 109 are to be discussed together.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: I am anxious to dispose of these amendments before we adjourn the debate.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: I regret having to interrupt the Deputy——

Messages from Select Committees (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: The Select Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment has completed its consideration of the Industrial Development Bill 2008 and has made amendments thereto. The Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights has completed its consideration of the Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005 and has made amendments thereto.

Job Protection. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: That is not strictly a point of order.

Job Protection. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: I do not want, and certainly I cannot facilitate, a debate on the matter now. As I stated this morning, if the Deputy feels strongly about this issue it is open to him to table a motion for the House to consider in proper debate.

Job Protection. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy has made that point and the Chair can do no more. If the Deputy wishes to take the avenue I suggested——

Job Protection. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: Certainly it is not up to me to review decisions made yesterday. I am anxious to move on with business.