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Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: By way of clarification, is Senator McDowell moving an amendment in respect of No. 47?

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I should have said yesterday that all these amendments must be seconded at some stage. If they are not seconded, it can cause problems.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Does the Senator have a question for the Leader?

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is over time and I cannot allow a debate. The Senator should just ask a question.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator can make that point when the debate takes place.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: On a point of clarification, the signatories on item 21 are Senators Humphreys, Nash and Ó Ríordáin. As Senator Bacik is not a signatory, unfortunately she cannot move that amendment. Senator Ó Ríordáin is able to do so and he could get another Member to second it. My hands are tied.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator should not jump the gun. She will get her chance. Senator Ó Ríordáin can move the amendment and another Member can second it.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is full of advice this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I remind Members we will be here until 10 p.m. We are due to take the first item at 12.45 p.m. and, therefore, we must move on quickly. There are two more speakers.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I would appreciate the Senator's assistance.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator. I understood he was to be helpful to me but he still progressed beyond his time. I understand the meaning of "help" now.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Please allow the Leader to finish as we are running behind on time. When we are here tonight at 9 p.m. and people are missing-----

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator McDowell has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 47, item 23, be taken before No. 1." Is that agreed? Agreed. Senator Ó Ríordáin has proposed and amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 21 be taken before No. 1." Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Education (Welfare) (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (19 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have notice from Senator Gerard Craughwell that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the plans he has to reinstate fully the Athenry to Claremorris railway line which was closed to passenger traffic in 1977, and his views on the use of the line for the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Shannon Airport Facilities (20 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister and invite Senator Gavan to make a brief response.

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Shannon Airport Facilities (20 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Does the Minister have anything else to add?

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Road Network (20 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: We are well over time already. I ask Senator Gallagher to be brief.

Seanad: Joint Committee on the Future of Mental Health Care: Appointment of Members (20 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I remind Members that this is the last sitting in this Chamber for approximately 18 months, after which I hope we will all be back here. Before I call on the Leader to announce the Order of Business, I wish to make the following announcement for the information of the House on the appointment of the members of the Joint Committee on the Future of Mental Health Care. On 18 July the Seanad...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call Senator Conway-Walsh, I acknowledge the presence in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery of two former parliamentarians from Australia. I understand they are from the Queensland area. They are Mr. John Sullivan and Mrs. Karen Sullivan. They are welcome to our humble Parliament.