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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Data-Sharing and Governance Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: There was a time when one had to join a society to access the internet. One could not just get on the web. We have come a long way and much of it is very positive, but we as a committee need to write back. We have to form our views on this particular legislation. That is the job of pre-legislative scrutiny. I think the message from all here is that it is not fit for purpose and not where...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: There do not seem to be any other Senators in the Chamber who have not already spoken, so I will ask the Minister of State to respond to the debate. In theory, he would only have five minutes but because we have plenty of time, he can take as long as he likes until 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: I ask Members to speak through the Chair.

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response to various Members. I would like to acknowledge all of those in the Gallery who were referred to during the debate, as well as Councillor Joe Malone who is a former member of the Defence Forces.

Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: I welcome the Minister and ask him to make his opening remarks.

Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: Before I call the next speaker, I welcome the pupils of Dripsey primary school in the Gallery. Senator Colm Burke is a past pupil of that school. The pupils are all very welcome and maybe in the fullness of time some of them may also end up in this House.

Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: Apparently, they might even be constituents of the Minister.

Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: We are very impartial here.

Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: They are all very welcome. I call Senator Mullen

Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: I am being asked to remind the Senator that he is not supposed to mention individuals-----

Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: -----and, equally, this matter is not relevant to the debate in question.

Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: I ask the Senator to conclude.

Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: That issue was not relevant to the debate and we will conclude the matter on that note. I call Senator Mulherin.

Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: I am more than happy for the Senator to remain seated in the circumstances.

Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: Right around the country.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (National Asset Management Agency) Order 2017: Motion (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the Minister of State for joining us again in the House. He is getting quite used to being here on various matters. Fianna Fáil supports this motion and a commission of investigation into the sale of NAMA's Northern Ireland loan book, known as Project Eagle. This was agreed by the Government last autumn and the commission of inquiry will be the responsibility of the Taoiseach,...

Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill 2017: Second Stage (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Senator Bacik will have 12 minutes, the next contributor speaking on her party's behalf will have eight minutes and every other Senator who would like to contribute will have eight minutes. The Minister of State can come in at any stage. If he indicates when he would like to speak, I will let the speaker in possession conclude and he can then...

Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill 2017: Second Stage (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: Senator Conway, without interruption.

Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill 2017: Second Stage (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: It is his third visit.

Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill 2017: Second Stage (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: The next speaker is Senator Mullen, who I understand is sharing time with Senator McDowell - six minutes and two minutes. I will indicate after five minutes.