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Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: We will have.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: It is difficult to hear the truth sometimes.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Yes.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: The Minister will see a number of the Fianna Fáil proposals by way of amendment on Committee Stage, when we intend to discuss them. I hope he will consider each amendment on its merits. This is not just a rural issue; it is a big issue in my constituency in north County Dublin. I attended five meetings in recent weeks in Rush, Lusk, Loughshinny, Ballyboughal, Skerries and Swords. A...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Those were the days.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister Ruairí Quinn says, we are not in that space anymore.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I raised this on the Order of Business earlier. I appreciate what the Leader is offering. My colleague, Senator Ó Domhnaill, has just asked a very simple question. While we welcome the Leader's proposal, we ask whether he will commit to not guillotining Committee Stage, on which Stage amendments will be tabled.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I seek the adjournment of the House. Fianna Fáil does not accept the Chair's ruling.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: With all due respect-----

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: It is a point of order. Two members of our party had indicated to speak before the Minister was called, as the Member who was in the Chair will confirm. Two of our members have been denied the right to speak on Second Stage of a very important Bill. I ask for the Cathaoirleach's ruling on this situation because I believe a genuine error was made by the Acting Chair. Two, in fact three, of...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I said a genuine error had been made.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I did not use that phrase. I said a genuine error had been made.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: The Minister did not deal with the greater Dublin drainage scheme which needs €2.3 billion.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: No.

Seanad: Alcohol Pricing: Motion (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Where are these bars?

Seanad: Garda Stations (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister of State for his intervention the week before last on behalf of the residents of Melrose Park, Kinsealy in Fingal, who were flooded. His assistance there was very much appreciated. There is grave concern in Malahide, Kinsealy and Portmarnock about the review being carried out in the Dublin metropolitan policing area. It has been reported that Malahide Garda Station is...

Seanad: Garda Stations (16 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I know the Minister of State gives this response on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, and I do not criticise him. However, the answer given does not even refer to the Garda station about which I asked and gives no comfort. I will continue to pursue this matter. In my area, Garda stations in places such as Skerries have already been restricted. The Minister's reply...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Yesterday, the House discussed third-level fees and the abolition of financial support for post-graduates. The Minister for Education and Skills lied to the electorate. He promised to reverse the €500 increase in the student service charge. He signed a pledge to that effect. The lack of Labour Party flags was notable at yesterday's student protest. Last year, there always seemed to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: It is a pity the Minister for Education and Skills decided, three days before polling, to sign a pledge that he would not introduce third-level fees and would reverse the increase in service charges. This morning, he tried to tell people that he did not lie to the electorate, but he clearly did. I propose an amendment to the Order of Business this morning, that the Minister for Education...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to get the Minister for Education and Skills to attend the House to discuss third-level fees and the fact that the Labour party has broken another campaign promise. The comprehensive spending review is to be published today. It will be announced by the Government at a press conference, rather than in the Dáil or Seanad. The Government did the...