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Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I know that.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I urge the Senator to read the draft again, because the power is with the banks.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Another U-turn. Another Labour Party broken promise.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: The Tánaiste may find oil off Galway.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Will the Government give a commitment that the treaty will be debated in this House before it is signed.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: No.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: St. Valentine's Day.

Seanad: Referral to Joint Committee: Motions (26 Jan 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I will not agree to this being taken without debate but I will take up the Leader on his offer to defer it to next week. The papers were only laid in the House yesterday. If we can set aside 40 minutes next week, the matter can go to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

Seanad: Referral to Joint Committee: Motions (26 Jan 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Will it be considered by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges next week and then return to this House within a week? Are we constrained by time on this point?

Seanad: Referral to Joint Committee: Motions (26 Jan 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: On the basis, it is fine if it comes here after the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I wish to ask about the treaty on stability, co-ordination and governance in the EMU to which the Government has signed up. Some 25 of the 27 member states have signed up to it. Will the Leader afford time early next week for a debate on the treaty in this Chamber? A sufficient amount of time should be allocated to do so. Will the Government commit to undertaking a public information...

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 Jan 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Will the Senator clarify "confirmed" atheist?

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Leader for securing a commitment from the Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs, Deputy Lucinda Creighton, on the holding of an important debate. On the proposal concerning Report Stage of the Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011, will the Leader allow additional time should it be required? The debate is due to conclude at 1.15 p.m. If Members are still...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: As part of its negotiating position, did the Government request EU partners to water down the treaty in such a fashion that the Irish people would not have a say in what is probably the most important fiscal treaty to be passed since we joined the European Union? What is the Government's position and does the Taoiseach deny that this is the case? Does the Government deny this report from...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: It was very interesting to hear the responses of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn, yesterday. I put Government Members on notice that the Minister has stated he will facilitate a cost review of these schools, taking in 600 schools across the country with 50 or fewer pupils. He will examine where schools can be amalgamated.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Education is not just about cost but about our children and the future of this country. Will the Minister and his officials on Marlborough Street simply examine schools on the basis of cost, efficiency and proximity to other schools? Some 25% of the schools to be affected by the changes brought in by the Government and cuts in education are minority faith schools. Any true republic that...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: As the Government has not afforded time in this Chamber to discuss education cuts, the Fianna Fáil group will next week move to have a detailed discussion on this.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I am in the middle of it.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: No, the Government's position-----