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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I am glad the Government has listened to us on this side of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: We welcome the Government's decision, following the advice of the Attorney General, to hold a referendum. My party will strongly support a "Yes" vote in the referendum and I do not want there to be any doubt about that. I have said it in this Chamber time and time again. This is a serious matter for the country. There are differences of opinion and there are provisions we would rather...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Sorry, from my party.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I would not dream of it. I propose that when the text is ready we should have an early debate on it. The Leader will get the support of the Fianna Fáil Members to alter the business of the House at that time to ensure we deal with this speedily. I believe we will also have a role in the coming weeks as it should not be just one debate. Finally, I previously raised the matter of ComReg...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: It has all its printing done already.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: There is no doubt that we will be supporting the referendum.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: We sent over our best man.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: It is not illegal.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Deputy Ó Cuív will always be clear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: That will be done.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I welcome next week's debate and I join the Leader in encouraging all Members to attend Thursday's briefing on the fiscal compact in the AV room. I ask the Government to make a clear statement on where it stands on the matter. Contradictory noises have been emanating from Cabinet on what this referendum will be about. A number of weeks ago the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport,...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I remind Senator Bacik that her party has been in government for more than a year and she should just get used to it. She and her colleagues in government have a responsibility to ensure a clear message comes from Government. I am raising the matter today because I am concerned there is not a clear message. The Leader can use his time later and the Deputy Leader, Senator Bacik, can take...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: It is contrary to the Government line.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: There are not two voices. That is totally incorrect.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Will that be without bells and whistles?

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: It is attacking them.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: That is a different matter altogether.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Up to 65% of all Church of Ireland schools will be affected by the Government's policies.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Why is the Government attacking Protestant schools?