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Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: On a point of order, if there was any ill-treatment of the Minister yesterday, we will raise it at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges because if there is a specific complaint, we would certainly be interested in hearing it. Certainly, when I was present he was not treated disrespectfully. If the Minister was treated disrespectfully at any stage of the debate from within my grouping,...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Senator Healy Eames should use the bus lane because she carries out important State business as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I remind Senator Healy Eames that she and her party voted for the bank guarantee.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: The Minister is familiar with GP contracts, having had one for a number of years.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I asked a question on the Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Which Minister is coming into the House for the debate on the Water Services (Amendment) Bill and until what time is he available this evening? That information will help me to decide whether to move the amendment. That is just a question.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: On the basis of the answer the Leader has given it is being pressed because there will not be sufficient time until 9 o'clock when it is guillotined.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Yesterday's exertions must have taken quite a bit out of the Government side in that its Members are sparse on the ground this morning. They are having a lie in.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Obviously, many do.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: I am glad the Government conceded to the Opposition's request regarding the means of dealing with the Water Services (Amendment) Bill. It is very important. We all agree that this House does its job properly in scrutinising legislation. The idea of allowing but one day for Committee Stage is wrong. I thank the Leader and the Whips on all sides for deciding on a reasonable arrangement such...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Unfortunately, the Minister did not seem to understand a lot yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: It is a valid concern. We are worried about this.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Hear, hear. We will assist at every stage.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: It is not a point of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Who does not?

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: That is not a point of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: It is not.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: The second home allowance.

Seanad: Address by Dr. Mary Robinson (24 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: Ar son Seanadóirí Fhianna Fáil, cuiruim fáilte roimh Mary Robinson ar ais go dtí an Seanad tar éis beagnach 20 bliain. I am delighted, Dr. Robinson, that you are here today. My first memory of you, which shows my age, was during the year of my intermediate certificate when the presidential campaign was at its height. Not only did you break new ground in the presidency, you broke new...

Seanad: Address by Dr. Mary Robinson (24 Nov 2011)

Darragh O'Brien: You have been an absolute credit in every role you played, particularly that of President, but also when you followed on as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. I remember your trip to Somalia vividly as if it was only yesterday. Lighting a candle in the window of Áras an Uachtaráin was symbolic, but you did shine a light into the darkest corners of this world on behalf of the Irish...