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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: In my own area there has been much flooding in the past few weeks and I ask the Leader to investigate the possibility of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government setting up a relief fund. I also wish to raise the matter of below-cost selling of spirits and other alcoholic drinks in the run-up to Christmas, which sends out the wrong message. A price war is ongoing over...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: ——the selling of alcoholic drinks should be treated similarly. It sends out the wrong message to people, who may go for a deal when they see it. Much drinking is done within homes, and such selling practices send out the wrong message. The matter should be considered by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: The Senator may not interrupt.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: That is not a point of order.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: Senator O'Toole without interruption.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: Senator O'Toole without interruption.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: Senator White cannot keep interrupting Senator O'Toole. She will have the opportunity to speak after him.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, to the House. This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 103, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question, "That the Bill be received for final...

Seanad: Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: That is not related to these amendments, which are about auditing.

Seanad: Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: While I appreciate the Senator's concern, we are dealing with audit committees.

Seanad: Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: The Senator cannot deal with it.

Seanad: Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: Group 2 relates to submissions on the business improvement districts, BID, proposals. This is the subject matter of amendment No. 4.

Seanad: Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: Group 3 relates to the commencement of certain sections. This is the subject matter of amendment No. 5.

Seanad: Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: Will Senator Bannon keep his remarks to the section?

Seanad: Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: Senator Bannon is pushing the limit.

Seanad: Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: Senator Bannon, that is beyond the scope of the Bill. It could have been raised on the Adjournment.

Seanad: Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: I wish the Minister and his staff a happy Christmas and prosperous new year.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: Senator Mansergh without interruption.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Paddy Burke: Senator Mansergh must conclude.