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Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: Is the Senator supporting the call for a debate?

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: The Senator is supporting Senator Naughton's call for a debate on the matter.

Seanad: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: Amendments Nos. 7, 11, 16, 17, 20 and 21 are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: Amendments Nos. 8,9,12,14,18 and 22 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Care of the Elderly (24 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, to the House.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: I have notice from Senator Martin Conway 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 clarify the position of seven teachers in County Clare who have already made direct contact with his office in regard to securing permanent and mainstream teaching positions.I have also received...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: I ask the Senator to clarify the amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: The Senator needs to move an amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill has moved an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Minister for Health on the crisis in the health service arising from the gaps in service provision be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (25 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: I would also like to be associated with the expressions of sympathy for the late Sam McAughtry and welcome his daughters, Elaine, Marion and Angela, to the House. I also extend my sympathy to his wife, Phyllis, and extended family. After the many fine tributes that have been paid to Sam McAughtry, it is very hard to have something new to say about him. Sam was elected to the Twentieth...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (25 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: Before I accept the proposal I welcome Ms Mary McKenna, the renowned Irish golfer, to the House. She is very welcome to the Visitors Gallery. Is the adjournment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Child Protection: Motion (25 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: We do not speak of those who are not here, but I am a man and the Minister is a man.

Seanad: Child Protection: Motion (25 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Teacher Redeployment (25 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: There is no provision for a speech.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (26 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: I have received notice from Senator Jillian van Turnhout 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 outline when organisations will be advised of allocations under the scheme to support national organisations in the community and voluntary sector...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: Please allow Senator Daly to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: Does the Senator have a question for the Leader?

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: Senator Darragh O'Brien has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate with the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, on the current situation in the mental health service, with particular reference to understaffing and individual case guidelines be taken today". Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: I ask the Acting Leader to propose the suspension of the House until 11.45 a.m.