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Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: This House passed the legislation that transferred responsibility.

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: I am delighted to inform Deputy Durkan that the number of questions submitted and answered is at an all-time high.

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: There were over 43,000 parliamentary questions last year. I am equally delighted to inform him that a smaller percentage of questions are refused now than ever before. I call Deputy Connolly.

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: The Deputy should be more careful when submitting his questions.

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: That has already been addressed.

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: That was dealt with this morning.

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: The Deputy has pointed out that he intends to ask his Whip to bring the matter to the attention of the CPP.

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: To be absolutely clear, it is entirely at the discretion of the Chair, there is no divine right.

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: That does not arise on the Order of Business. A debate on the agreement is coming up soon.

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: That does not arise on the Order of Business. The Deputy must find another way to raise the issue.

Order of Business (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: The Deputy can raise that issue when the Bill comes before the House.

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: Amendment No. 1 is out of order.

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: Because there is a potential charge on the Exchequer.

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: The Deputy might listen to the Chair. When the Chair is speaking, Members must resume their seats.

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: The situation is that there are Standing Orders governing amendments, and amendments that place a charge on the Exchequer are not allowed and never have been allowed. If the Deputy feels that should be changed, he should use the appropriate methods to change it. We cannot spend the day debating amendments that have been ruled out of order.

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: We do not deal with sections on Report Stage. They were dealt with on Committee Stage. We only deal with amendments on Report Stage, but the Deputy can speak to Deputy Crowe's amendment.

National Wage Agreement: Statements. (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: Amendment Nos. 11 and 12 are related and may be discussed together.

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: Amendments Nos. 14 and 15 form a composite proposal and will be discussed together.

Government Record: Motion (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: As Deputy Stagg is a Whip, under Standing Order 69 he is entitled to call a vote through the lobby.