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- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Before I call Senator Norris, I welcome Des and Margaret Quinn and Nora Byrne to the Gallery. They are special guests of our Leader, Senator Jerry Buttimer. I hope they enjoy their visit.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 30 cannot be moved, as amendment No. 13, on which it is consequential, was withdrawn. Amendment No. 31 is out of order.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: That is okay.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: We will go through them.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Please, can we have quietness in the Chamber? Amendments Nos. 32 to 45, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 38 is consequential on amendments Nos. 33 and 36. Amendment No. 43 is a logical alternative to amendment No. 39. Amendments Nos. 30 and 32 to 45, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed?
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: What is the Senator's problem with the grouping?
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Please, there are people in the Gallery and at the back using phones. If they want, I will adjourn for half an hour so that they can make their phone calls outside. There is not silence in the room. Senator Wilson has made a proposal, the Minister has not heard him and I can hardly hear him.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: He said he was not happy with the grouping.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Wilson was going to give me an explanation as to why he was not happy with the grouping.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: While the Senator is confused, I will formally welcome the former Leader of the Seanad, Mr. Maurice Cummins, to the Chamber. Our honourable and distinguished guest will note that not much has changed around here. Does Senator Wilson want the amendments to be discussed individually?
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: We have to figure out why the Senator does not want them grouped. Is there a specific reason? He said he was confused. They are all related and consequential.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: That is my call. If his objection is reasonable, I will allow him to proceed with it.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: They are confusing and there are different notes in front of me. Amendments Nos. 32 to 45, inclusive, are related. That is a bunch of them.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 38 is consequential on amendments Nos. 33 and 36. Amendment No. 43 is a logical alternative to amendment No. 39. My notes are confusing, as they also refer to amendment No. 30. Amendments Nos. 32 to 45, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. When I put that question, Senator Wilson said he was not happy.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Hold on a second, please. I am asking Senator Wilson for a reasonable explanation for why he is not content for these to be discussed as a group.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Ruane has a different view.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Does Senator Norris wish to speak?
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris, please.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: No, please. I have allowed Senator Ruane to give her explanation. She should let Senator Norris give his explanation.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: It is a total of 14.