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Leaders' Questions (10 Feb 2015)

Seán Barrett: It is a long-established practice in this House, since the foundation of the State, that we do not mention the names of people who are not here to defend themselves. I would appreciate if that long-established principle would be maintained.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Seán Barrett: We have a long list of Members but I will not read them all out because I would be wasting time and there are time limits. I now call the Minister of State. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd, who has two minutes. There is a long list of speakers then who will have one minute each. They will have to stick to that limit.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Famine in Africa and Yemen: Médecins sans Frontières, Oxfam and Concern (6 Apr 2017)

Seán Barrett: I was not in any way being critical. Mr. O'Loughlin should not think that for one moment. I was expressing frustration that the crisis in Somalia has continued for such a long period and asking if anything could be done that would have an impact, no matter how small, on the situation. It is frustrating when one considers the long period involved.

Business of Dáil (13 Dec 2012)

Seán Barrett: The only thing I can say is that for as long as I have been here - and long before me - if a Member is suspended he or she is suspended from the House and he or she is not entitled to be in the Chamber. Whether it is a constitutional right is not a matter that I can judge. It is a matter for the courts.

Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (9 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: ...if the equivalent public service grade received one. If the public servant has to pay a levy the Deputy pays a levy. That is how it is and that it how is should be left. With regard to the long service increment, there is no profession in the world which pays someone who has been doing a job for 30 years the same as someone who joined two years ago. What will happen to existing...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (9 Dec 2009)

Seán Barrett: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if every stroke patient will be entitled to appropriate levels of short and long-term rehabilitation in hospital and in the community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46113/09]

Finance Bill 2011: Committee Stage (26 Jan 2011)

Seán Barrett: As long as it is clear.

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Seán Barrett: The Deputy is totally out of order. Deputy Catherine Murphy is the Whip and is excellent at her job. I suggest the Deputy have a long chat with her about seeking a debate.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (17 May 2011)

Seán Barrett: ...can be raised in Private Members' time, or through parliamentary questions. There are many ways you can raise this and still be in order, and I will be delighted to facilitate you. You have been long enough around here to know that.

Cabinet Meetings (18 May 2011)

Seán Barrett: The reason I say this is we are not getting through enough questions. We are spending a long time on one question and other Deputies do not get a chance to get their questions answered.

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Seán Barrett: The Deputy was a Minister for a long time, so he knows exactly what I am speaking about.

State Visits (29 Jun 2011)

Seán Barrett: These are supplementary questions. Deputy Keating asked the questions. We are not to have a long debate on the economy again.

Ambulance Service (30 Jun 2011)

Seán Barrett: I wish Deputies would learn to have some respect in the House, particularly those who have been Members for a long time.

Order of Business (Resumed) (21 Jul 2011)

Seán Barrett: I assure the Deputy that I gave up using buckets and spades a long time ago.

Topical Issue Debate (14 Sep 2011)

Seán Barrett: The Deputy is a long time in politics and from my memory-----

Tributes to Usher of the Houses of the Oireachtas (14 Sep 2011)

Seán Barrett: I join with the Taoiseach in his remarks. A gentleman is the only way one can describe Paul. I am delighted to see him in the Gallery and wish him a long and happy retirement. I thank him for his service.

Order of Business. (5 Oct 2011)

Seán Barrett: The Deputy knows that very well, as he comes from a long-standing political family. Deputy Ferris on the Order of Business. No statements please, Deputy.

Leaders' Questions (6 Oct 2011)

Seán Barrett: We live in a democracy and as long as that is the case, that will apply to you, Deputy Keaveney. I ask Deputies to behave as if they were elected to a democracy. I call Deputy Higgins.

Order of Business (1 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: I remind Deputies, irrespective of who is in the Chair, that there is a long-standing tradition that when the Chair stands, the Member in possession resumes his or her seat. I ask Deputy Doherty to obey that rule, otherwise there will be chaos in Parliament.

Economic Management Council (13 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: As long as I am in the Chair, I will continue to apply the rules-----