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Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: There have been no home care packages available in Kildare since last January.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: The Minister's time is up.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: On a point of order, we have just dealt with a time motion limiting speaking times to 15 minutes in each case. If it is a Minister, will the Ceann Comhairle, like yesterday, allow double that time for Ministers despite the order?

Order of Business (11 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: That does not change the order.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: I am anxious that when we make a time order, the Chair will abide by that order.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: It is particularly important that the Chair does not decide differently on the Government side and the Opposition side.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: I would be happy to accommodate Deputy Behan or any other independent Member who does not get speaking time. When the Government guillotines a Bill, however, it is difficult. Only three members of the Labour Party got in on the Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill, and that was done by sharing time. There was no time to give to people, that is the difficulty we have.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: We will not have any time because the Government is guillotining the debate.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: Was it so bad the Government kept it to itself?

Order of Business (11 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: The record of the House is wrong if that is what is on it. Has the record been amended?

Order of Business (11 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: Why did the Ceann Comhairle call a vote?

Order of Business (11 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: Throw the Deputy out so that he will not be here for the vote.

Written Answers — Legal Services Ombudsman: Legal Services Ombudsman (10 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will appoint a Legal Services Ombudsman; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46166/09]

Written Answers — Joint Policing Committees: Joint Policing Committees (10 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has plans to amend the legislation establishing the joint policing committees; the locations at which joint policing committees are operating; if he is satisfied with the performance of these policing committees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46167/09]

Written Answers — Local Sports Partnerships: Local Sports Partnerships (10 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the success of the sports inclusion disability officer programme in increasing the participation of persons with disabilities in sports and physical activity; and if that funding will remain in place for the continuation and expansion of the programme. [46471/09]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (10 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on granting free travel to children under 16 years of age when a carer's allowance is being paid in respect of the child in view of the fact that the carer requires free travel. [46470/09]

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: In recognition of the value of the speech being made I am sure a quorum would be desirable. Notice taken that 20 Members were not present; House counted and 20 Members being present,

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: Cathaoirleach.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: Given the high quality of the speech being made, the least the Government should do is provide a quorum. Notice taken that 20 Members were not present; House counted and 20 Members being present,

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2009)

Emmet Stagg: This is outrageous that the Ceann Comhairle is allowing Fianna Fáil speakers to speak in excess of the time ordered by the House.