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Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you, Deputy Martin.

Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you, Deputy Martin.

Business of Dáil (27 Sep 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Before we commence the business of the day, I take the opportunity to update Members on the new equipment in the Dáil Chamber. The work on the new system has been completed and it has been tested. All systems are now live. We will be using the new electronic voting system from today and I understand Members were given a demonstration earlier today. I thank all those involved who were...

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Go raibh maith agat, a Theachta.

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputies Gerry Adams and Pearse Doherty are sharing the next slot.

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Ceart go leor.

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Order for the next speaker, please. Deputy Michael McGrath is next and is sharing time with Deputies Calleary and Martin.

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Would the Taoiseach refer to Deputy Pringle’s question?

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: He is wondering why we are having the debate after the Cabinet has made the decision.

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy Pringle should resume his seat. The Taoiseach has explained precisely what the factual situation is. We cannot get into any debate on the matter. Is the proposal for dealing No. 1, motion regarding the Government’s decision to appeal the European Commission’s decision that Ireland provided unlawful state aid to Apple, agreed to?

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: As amended.

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: There is one proposal to be put to the House. Is the proposal for dealing with No. 1, motion re Government decision to appeal the European Commission's decision that Ireland provided unlawful state aid to Apple, agreed to?

Business of Dáil (7 Sep 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Tá fáilte romhaibh ar ais. On 2 September last, the Taoiseach requested me by letter, under Standing Order 26(1), to summon Dáil Éireann to meet today, 7 September 2016, at 10 a.m. to consider the Government decision to appeal the European Commission's decision that Ireland provided unlawful state aid to Apple. The business of today's special meeting is confined to the...

Education (Amendment) Bill 2016 [Private Members]: Referral to Select Committee (21 Jul 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: As this is a Private Members' Bill, it must, under Standing Orders 84A and 141, be referred to a select or special committee. The relevant committee in this instance is the Select Committee on Education and Skills.

Education (Amendment) Bill 2016 [Private Members]: Referral to Select Committee (21 Jul 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: As this is the final item on our agenda, I thank Members on all sides of the House for their co-operation during this very interesting term. Those people who understand politics know how exhausted Members are at present. It has been an extremely difficult and demanding year so I hope Members avail of the opportunity over the summer for some downtime and some family time because it is richly...

Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (21 Jul 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Amendments Nos. 8 to 10, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (21 Jul 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Will the Deputies claiming a division please rise?

Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (21 Jul 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: As fewer than ten Members have risen, I declare the question carried. In accordance with Standing Orders, the names of the Deputies dissenting will be recorded in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Dáil.

Topical Issue Matters (21 Jul 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 29A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Mary Butler - the provision of supports for children with autism in the south east; (2) Deputies Thomas Pringle and Maureen O'Sullivan - the housing issues of the residents in emergency accommodation in Lynam's Hotel, Dublin...