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Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: We are dealing with this Bill and the suspension of water cut-out charges

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: The Minister might talk to us about this matter after we debate the legislation.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: Does Deputy Casey wish to speak?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: As the Deputy has said, the Bills Office ruled the amendment out of order and I stand by its decision. I call on Deputy Ó Broin.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: I call Deputy Coppinger

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: We will not debate the question of the amendments that were ruled out of order. Let us continue to speak on the amendment we are discussing now. I think the Minister stated that when we had concluded the discussion on the Bill, he would speak at the end of the meeting on some of the issues that were raised.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: That is okay.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: Deputy Coppinger, we are not discussing the commission. With respect, Deputy Coppinger we are speaking on the amendment

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: We are not here to talk about the commission at present. We are dealing with amendment No. 2. With respect-----

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: The Minister said he would discuss the other issue when we have concluded the Bill. If the Deputy has a question in regard to amendment No. 2, I would appreciate it.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: Today, we are dealing with the Water Services (Amendment)Bill 2016, a Bill that provides for the suspension of water charges. The Minister has already acknowledged that he will talk to the committee on the other issue when we complete the process of the Bill before us.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: Are there any further questions for the Minister?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: Amendment No. 8 has been ruled out of order.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: Amendments Nos. 9 to 11, inclusive, will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: I thank the Minister and his officials for their attendance.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Message to Dáil (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government has completed its consideration of the Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016 and has made amendments thereto.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: That is an unfair question.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (5 Jul 2016)

Maria Bailey: To allow that time and space, we will conclude the meeting. I thank the Minister, his officials and the members for attending and we look forward to our next meeting.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (30 Jun 2016)

Maria Bailey: Apologies have been received from Deputy Ruth Coppinger. I have been notified that Deputy Mick Barry will deputise for her. I welcome members to the first meeting of the committee this morning. At the request of the broadcasting and recording services members are requested to ensure that for the duration of the meeting their mobile phones are turned off completely or switched to airplane...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016)

Maria Bailey: I draw attention to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to the committee. However, if they are directed by the committee to cease giving evidence on a particular matter and they continue to so do, they are entitled thereafter only to a qualified privilege in respect of their...