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- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: This is a Government amendment so we must make a decision. The amendment has been discussed and I moved it, as Cathaoirleach. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 36 is in the names of Senator Norris and others. The amendment proposes to insert a new section and it has already been discussed with amendment No. 9. Does Senator Norris wish to not move amendment No. 36? Does he wish to move and withdraw the amendment?
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Technically, if one moves and withdraws an amendment then the withdrawal can be challenged. That is the difficulty. If one does not move an amendment it gives one the option.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: A withdrawal has been challenged, apparently.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Yes.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: And voted on in the Seanad. Is the amendment not moved?
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Yes.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 37 is in the names of Senators Norris and Kelleher. I ask Members to please note that if amendment No. 37 is agreed to then amendment No. 38 cannot be moved.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: One second. I shall complete my instructions. Amendments Nos. 37 to 39, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 38 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 37. Amendments Nos. 37 to 39, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Is the amendment being pressed?
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Evasion of service is not uncommon, as Senator Colm Burke will know. Does the Minister of State wish to respond?
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Is amendment No. 37 being pressed?
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 42 is out of order.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 43 and 47 are related and may be discussed together.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: What is the attitude of Senator Norris to the very stern response of the Minister of State?
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State is compassionate and has listened to the Senator's views. Her praise of him is noted and may be merited.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: While the Minister of State reflects on that, I call Senator Bacik.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 49 is out of order due to a potential Exchequer charge.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Is the amendment being pressed.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to take Report Stage?