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Seanad: Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: It is like putting the cart slightly before the horse. In other words, the Schedule is agreed to first, followed by the sections of the Bill. I do not believe it makes any practical difference. It is a long-standing tradition when dealing with constitutional amendments. Senators will still have a chance to speak to the sections.

Seanad: Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Yes. There will be no prohibition on contributions within reason.

Seanad: Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: As there are no amendments, does the Minister of State want to make an opening address or does he want to listen to Members' contributions first? It is his prerogative.

Seanad: Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State is going to wait and listen to Members' contributions first.

Seanad: Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I remind Senators that we are on Committee Stage. It is not my intention to stifle anybody. Some 20 people spoke yesterday on Second Stage, along with two Ministers. I will be as fair as possible to everybody.

Seanad: Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Barrett. Is he conceding ground to his colleague?

Seanad: Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I will not be the judge of that comment.

Seanad: Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator promised to be brief.

Seanad: Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Cullinane, without interruption.

Seanad: Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator O'Keeffe, without interruption.

Seanad: Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I must remind Members that we spent three hours yesterday on Second Stage and we are now almost three hours on the Schedule this morning. We are due to complete the Bill before 3 p.m. The Minister of State has responded in detail already and I am not going to inhibit his response. However, we must bear in mind our time constraints.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to include the new schools building projects for Scoil Náisiúnta Gort a' Choirce, County Donegal, and St. Mary's national school, Stranorlar, County Donegal, on the Department's five...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I am not too sure how appropriate this is to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: The point is made.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Those remarks are inappropriate, for different reasons. We cannot presume----

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Conway, please resume your seat. That is not a point of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I have ruled them out of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Members should reflect on what Senator Quinn said. Eight months from now will be Christmas Day, which is in the future. This day last year many of us were sweating during the Seanad election count. I am very glad to be back here. Senator Keane, you are entitled to contribute now, without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: What is Senator Keane's point of order?

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: That is not a point of order.