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Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: I have ruled on this. I did not have an opportunity——

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: I have ruled on the terms of the motion.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: Senator Morrissey has moved amendment No. 2 to the Order of Business: "That No. 7 be taken before No. 1". Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed. It is further proposed to amend the Order of Business to take statements on the legal loophole created by the recent Supreme Court judgment between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Seanad: Defence of Life and Property Bill 2006: First Stage. (31 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: Is the Bill opposed?

Seanad: Defence of Life and Property Bill 2006: First Stage. (31 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Seanad: Defence of Life and Property Bill 2006: First Stage. (31 May 2006)

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

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (31 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: I have received notice from Senator McHugh that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children to indicate the timeframe for the permanent appointment to Letterkenny General Hospital of a consultant breast surgeon, the roll-out of breast screening to all parts of the country and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: Does the Senator seek a debate?

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: Senator, you have made your point.

Seanad: National Development Plan: Statements. (30 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: Allow the Minister of State to speak without interruption.

Seanad: National Development Plan: Statements. (30 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (30 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: I have received notice from Senator Bannon that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and Science to outline her response to the difficulties encountered by Lanesboro Community College, Longford, with regard to the teaching of woodwork and technical graphics. I have also received notice from...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: I welcome a former Deputy and Member of the House, John Browne, to the Visitors Gallery.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: Senator Feighan, allow Senator Mansergh to speak without interruption.

Seanad: Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (24 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: I am disappointed with the Minister of State's reply. I know he feels deeply about this section and that if it was his choice it would be removed from the Bill.

Seanad: Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (24 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: The Minister of State clearly has a problem with the Minister, Deputy Cullen, as this would otherwise be removed. This matter is embarrassing for the Minister, Deputy Cullen. I acknowledge the Minister of State's point with regard to section 7(6), whereby State agencies such as the Garda Síochána, a local authority and the National Roads Authority would be consulted by the board. I presume...

Seanad: Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (24 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: I move amendment No. 6: In page 18, to delete lines 17 and 18.

Seanad: Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (24 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: I move amendment No. 7: In page 22, after line 49, to insert the following: "(1) As soon as may be after the end of each safety calendar year, but not later than 3 months thereafter, the Authority shall make a review of road safety in the preceding calendar year, to include performance against the annual targets set for the Authority. (2) The Authority shall make the review available to the...

Seanad: Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (24 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Gallagher, for his work on the Bill. It was first known as the Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill but has progressed to become the Road Safety Authority Bill. The Minister of State is to be complimented on his knowledge of the Bill and his work on it. This will be good legislation. I also acknowledge the input of other Senators who spoke at...

Seanad: Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Report Stage. (24 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: I move amendment No. 1: In page 6, between lines 46 and 47, to insert the following: "(5) Without prejudice to any other subsection in this section, the Authority shall further have amongst its responsibilities, the following: (a) the registration of vehicles and retention of data pertaining to the ownership of vehicles; (b) driver testing; (c) registration of qualified driving instructors;...