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Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Report Stage (5 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: The Senator may not speak again after the Minister has responded.

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Report Stage (5 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: Is Senator Leyden pressing his amendment?

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Fifth Stage (5 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: On behalf of the House, I wish the Minister well with the Bill.

Seanad: Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (5 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (5 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (10 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: I have received notice from Senator Deirdre Clune that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to clarify the level of funding to be made available to local authorities for housing refurbishment following the announcement in the Budget Statement 2014; and...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: I, too, welcome the visitors to the Gallery.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed. Senator Denis O'Donovan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Minister for Health on the need to address the worsening waiting lists for the treatment of sick children be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Visit of Autonomous Ukrainian Region of Crimea Delegation (10 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: Before dealing with amendment No. 2, I am sure Members would like to join me in welcoming a delegation from the autonomous Ukrainian region of Crimea, led by the deputy chairman of the Council of Ministers, Mr. Georgiy Psaryev. On behalf of the Members of this House, I wish Mr. Psaryev a warm welcome to Ireland and we hope he enjoys his stay here.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (10 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: Senator Feargal Quinn has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 14, Critical Utilities (Security of Supply) Bill 2013, be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated that he wishes to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed. Senator David Cullinane has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Minister for Arts, Heritage...

Seanad: Critical Utilities (Security of Supply) Bill 2013: First Stage (10 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Critical Utilities (Security of Supply) Bill 2013: First Stage (10 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: I am sure the Members of the House would like to join me in welcoming a group of dignitaries and educationalists from Hong Kong. I extend a welcome to the distinguished visitors in the Gallery to Seanad Éireann.

Seanad: Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: Amendment No. 7, in the name of Senator Ó Domhnaill, and amendment No. 8 are ruled out of order.

Seanad: Death of Nelson Mandela: Statements (10 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: It is only right that we mark this occasion today. I, too, wish to be associated with the tributes to the late Nelson Mandela. He was one of history's greatest leaders. His name was synonymous with the pursuit of dignity and freedom across the world. He was committed to people and motivated by deep humanity and compassion that was delivered with modesty and simplicity. I had the great...

Seanad: Credit Reporting Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (11 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (11 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed?

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (11 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: I must put the question.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (11 Dec 2013)

Paddy Burke: Can the Leader clarify that is the case?