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- Official Engagements (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: Ask a question because others are asking questions.
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: The Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for public services for the service of the year ending on 31 December 2012 - Votes 26. ^ Order of Business ^
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: There are four proposals to be put to the House. Is the proposal that the Dáil shall sit later than 9 p.m. tonight agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with No. 9, motion re ministerial rota for parliamentary questions, without debate, agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with No. 16, Second Stage (resumed) of the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012, agreed to?
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: I must point out that what we are being asked to agree here is the proposal for dealing with Second Stage of the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill. The next proposal, on No. 10, deals with the motion to instruct the committee regarding changes to the Bill. I say this in case there is any misunderstanding.
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: That is a condition imposed by Standing Orders. In order to introduce new amendments to a Bill, 60 minutes must be given for this purpose.
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: It is Standing Order 131, if I remember correctly.
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: If there is an objection to the item on the Order of Business, Standing Orders states that leaders of parties have the right to speak, not groups.
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: Sorry, Taoiseach; there is a misunderstanding here. We are talking about the time allocated for the completion of Second Stage only. We will move on to the other item afterwards.
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: I must put the question.
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: Do you mind?
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: The Deputy will have a chance in a minute to say "Yes" or "No".
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: Is No. 10, Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012 - motion to instruct the committee, agreed to?
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: Before Deputy Martin makes his point, I wish to give notice that in accordance with Standing Order 141, where substantial amendments are being made to a Bill, there is provision for the Ceann Comhairle to ask that a new explanatory memorandum be prepared for the Members. I have asked for this and I understand it will be made available.
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: Can we have some order, please?
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: This is a discussion for leaders of groups.
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: I will allow that on this exceptional occasion. It should be the leaders of political groupings.
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: In accordance with Standing Order 131, where substantial amendments are being made, reference is made to providing 60 minutes. That is what is being provided.
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: I have the greatest respect for Deputy Catherine Murphy but she is not the Whip of People Before Profit. Deputy Boyd Barrett is the leader of People Before Profit and that is why he can speak.
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: It is not the Technical Group, these are party leaders.
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Messages from Select Committees (24 Apr 2012)
Seán Barrett: The Standing Order concerns interventions with regard to matters proposed during the Order of Business. It does not concern the topic of the Bill. If Deputies want to change Standing Orders, I have no problem with that. Deputies should submit a request to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges and it can be discussed. Deputy Boyd Barrett is speaking on behalf of People Before Profit.