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Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Paddy Burke: Mr. Enda O'Coineen is most welcome to the Visitors Gallery. There will be many Enda O'Coineens in the next few months, although it is only around Ireland they will be travelling. I wish them well. I thank the Leader for the way he has conducted the business of the House in the past five years. I also thank the Leader of the Opposition, Senator Darragh O'Brien; the father of the House,...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Paddy Burke: I have been fully committed at all stages to this House. I believe in the Second Chamber and was delighted when the people made the right decision a number of years ago. Some Members are retiring. I have been in the House with Senator Feargal Quinn for 23 years and it has been a great honour to serve with him. He has been a very strong and well respected voice in this House. When he...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Paddy Burke: I want to be associated with the thanks to Senator Ivana Bacik, who did an excellent job when the Leader was not present. This House is not run by any one person. It takes everyone here to contribute to the running of the House. I would also take the opportunity to compliment those from the House who have served on the commission, as well as the Ceann Comhairle, who deserves...

Seanad: Local Government (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: First Stage (3 Feb 2016)

Paddy Burke: Is there a seconder?

Seanad: Local Government (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: First Stage (3 Feb 2016)

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

Seanad: Local Government (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: First Stage (3 Feb 2016)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Local Government (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: First Stage (3 Feb 2016)

Paddy Burke: Not until next Tuesday, Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2016)

Paddy Burke: I welcome Councillor David Maxwell from County Monaghan and former councillor, Noel Maxwell, to the Gallery.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2016)

Paddy Burke: I thought it was for a glass of wine that Senator Quinn was inviting Senator O'Brien. I call Senator Cahill.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2016)

Paddy Burke: Is the amendment to seek a debate on housing?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2016)

Paddy Burke: The Leader has proposed a change to the time slot with regard to No. 1. Is that agreed? Agreed. Senator Mark Daly has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 31 be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2016)

Paddy Burke: Senator Walsh also proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate on housing be taken today after No. 1." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (28 Jan 2016)

Paddy Burke: I have received notice from Senator Colm Burke that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to clarify the reason the drug Sativex, a treatment for people with multiple sclerosis who suffer from spasticity, is still not available in Ireland and has not been introduced under the HSE drug payment...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Drugs Payment Scheme (28 Jan 2016)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Damien English. I call Senator Colm Burke who has four minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Paddy Burke: I call the Leader for the Order of Business. It will be one of the last.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Paddy Burke: I did not say that.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Paddy Burke: I said that it would be one of the last.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Paddy Burke: Did the Senator say that he wanted No. 79, motion 15, to be taken today?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Paddy Burke: That is the motion that has been-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Paddy Burke: The Senator is proposing that-------