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Message from Seanad (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: Seanad Éireann has passed the Credit Reporting Bill 2012, without amendment.

Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: The Deputy has made his point.

Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: I have allowed the Deputy some time on this. He can make those points during the debate. Yesterday, this matter was discussed on the Order of Business and was voted on. Members should have an amendment to the Second Reading in writing in front of them and notice should have been given. I cannot accept an amendment could be proposed at this time. I call on the Minister of State. The...

Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: I do not want to repeat what I have said.

Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: It is, but my advice is that an amendment would normally be put in writing in front of all Members and we would have notice of it. I have no notice of the amendment from you. The points you have made can be raised during the debate in response to the Minister.

Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: This Bill has come from the Seanad and it is normal custom and practice that an amendment would be put in writing, so that all Members can see what they are discussing and what they are voting on.

Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: No amendment was submitted to the Chair. There is no amendment in writing for Members to study. My ruling is that we go ahead. All these points can be made by all Members who wish to speak on this debate. I have no option now but to call on the Minister of State to make his speech.

Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: I think you have made those points very eloquently. I call the Minister of State.

Water Services (No.2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: I call the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Joe Costello, who is sharing time with Deputy John Deasy.

Water Services (No.2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: Deputy Seamus Kirk is absent.

Water Services (No.2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: The Deputy is on the list for later. I must go by the list I have received from the Bills Office.

Water Services (No.2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: I have called the Minister of State, Deputy Joe Costello, who will be followed by Deputy John Deasy. I will check what Deputy Denis Naughten is saying, but when a Deputy does not turn up or is absent, that is it.

Water Services (No.2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: I have checked on procedure and there is a convention that we move from one side of the House to the other for speakers. I now call Deputy Naughten, to be followed by Deputies Anne Ferris and Kevin Humphreys.

Water Services (No.2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: I thank the Deputy.

Water Services (No.2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: There are two more speakers.

Water Services (No.2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: Two Deputies on the list are present.

Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: We are dealing with section 3 which covers expenses.

Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: I understand this section deals with expenses and later we will deal with transfers from local authorities.

Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: This section is only concerned with expenses.

Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: The Minister will reply. Deputies must be brief because I must put the question at 3.40 p.m.