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Seanad: Personal Explanation by Member (24 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: Before I call on the Leader on today's Order of Business, there is a matter from the business of Tuesday, 22 April 2008 which I wish to dispose of before I commence today's proceedings. Senator Jim Walsh has given me notice that he wishes to give a personal explanation. Before I call the Senator, I want to make it clear that I will not allow debate on this matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: There are still several Senators who wish to speak. I call Senator Déirdre de Búrca.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I regret I cannot allow other Senators speak as time is up. I call on the Leader to reply.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: Senator Norris has moved an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 18, motion 3, be taken before No. 1. Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement and Lisbon Treaty: Statements (24 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I will call on the leader of each group and they will have speaking time of four minutes each. I call Senator Donie Cassidy.

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement and Lisbon Treaty: Statements (24 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I call the leader of the Independent group, Senator O'Toole.

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement and Lisbon Treaty: Statements (24 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I also join in the tributes to the Taoiseach as he steps down from office. He has made an enormous contribution to Irish political life and governance in his long career as a councillor, Deputy, Minister and Taoiseach. Who knows what further high office he may hold on a future date. Essentially, the Taoiseach is a man of the people but also a true statesman not only on the national front...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I have notice from Senator Nicky McFadden that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health and Children to clarify the current position in relation to child care subvention. I have also received notice from Senator Frances Fitzgerald of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I do not think the Senator's comment is relevant to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: On the Order of Business, please.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: A large number of speakers are seeking to raise questions with the Deputy Leader. As the leaders of the various groups have completed, I ask other Senators to be brief and we will try to accommodate them all.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I call Senator Ross, without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I prefer that the Senator does not use the word "rogue" to describe any group of people.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I would prefer if the term was not used.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I am certainly not one of them, but there are many decent people as well in these organisations and I would not like the term "rogue" put on the auctioneering profession.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: The Senator's party is in Government and she may wish to raise it with some people in her party. They may be able to do something about it. The Senator may also be able to raise it at a later stage.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: Senator Regan without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: Senator Doherty will have an opportunity to speak, but I do not want Members interrupting one another.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I ask the Senator to finish as a number of speakers are not going to get in.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I am not one of those auctioneering people. The time is practically up.