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Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We do not have this time problem with people from Cork and not normally with people from Wexford.

Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thanks be to God for mentioning the coronavirus at the end.

Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I call Deputy Connolly, who is sharing time with Deputies Joan Collins and McNamara.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (19 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome you all and thank you for attending today for this important sitting. We meet this afternoon in limited numbers at a time of great crisis for our country and for the entire globe. The crisis is not to be underestimated. However much we try to tame the world we share with so much else, we are rarely true masters of our own destinies. Something as cruel and capricious as...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I call Deputy Ó Snodaigh to announce the business for the day.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is the business as proposed by Deputy Ó Snodaigh agreed to? Agreed.

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: An Dara Céim - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage (19 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you, Deputy. You are over time.

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: An Dara Céim - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage (19 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I call Deputy Howlin who is sharing with Deputy Kelly.

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: An Dara Céim - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage (19 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy Denis Naughten is sharing time with Deputies Michael Lowry and Peter Fitzpatrick.

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: An Dara Céim - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage (19 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I call Deputy Michael Collins, who will share his time with Deputy Mattie McGrath.

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: An Dara Céim - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage (19 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I presume that is after the Bill passes Second Stage. Is that right?

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (19 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We are resuming very briefly. Given the complexity and the importance of the legislation before us and the absolute commitment of all of us to get it right, the Minister has a proposal to put to us.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (19 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The proposal is that we would adjourn until 7 o'clock, when the various pieces of work that have to be done, not just by the Department but also by our own Bills Office, would be completed and the groupings would be complete. We would be able to come back and deal with the legislation at that stage. Are Members amenable to suspending?

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (19 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is that agreed? Agreed.

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Our apologies for the delay in starting. The wheels of legislation move a little slower than we might wish. We were rather ambitious, perhaps, in planning for a 5 p.m. finish. We are now in a position to proceed. The Minister wishes to table three amendments to section 2 of the Bill and those amendments are about to be available. Under Standing Order 184 the Minister may move to postpone...

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is that agreed? Agreed. I want to advise Members that I have received-----

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We do not have the details of the amendments to sections 1 and 2 yet. They are on their way. Standing Orders allow us to proceed with the other sections. Perhaps Deputy Ó Snodaigh can be helpful.

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Your point is valid. I propose that we allocate a half an hour to those and that we seek to deal with the other matters in the first hour.

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Minutes.

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Mar 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: If it is agreed to allocate half an hour to them, can we not just get on with the others rather than sitting here twiddling our thumbs?