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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Referendum (24 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: I am just offering a little preamble. Deputy Martin has been here for 24 years, while the Taoiseach has been a Member for almost 40 years. Considering the obstacles and the limitations which apply and the nature of the Whip system, I am of the view that the Seanad has done a very good job in the time I have been here. Many amendments to legislation have been made in the Upper House, which...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Referendum (24 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: The latter provides a chance to pause and reflect.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Referendum (24 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: I accept that. Why the haste in making a decision on this matter? I do not think abolition is a good idea. Senator Feargal Quinn introduced what became the Construction Contracts Act in the Upper House.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Referendum (24 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: I hear what the Ceann Comhairle is saying but this is a very important matter. Senator Crown has introduced two Bills in the past two and a half years.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Referendum (24 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: I wish top place on record my view that this could be a very grave and great mistake.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Referendum (24 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: It was an observation.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Referendum (24 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: It is one of the three parts of the Oireachtas.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Referendum (24 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: What about the Whip system?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Referendum (24 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: I am just trying to take an honest and forthright look at the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Issues (24 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: 71. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to provide an outlet for horses surplus to the horse industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39443/13]

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: I thank Deputy Dooley. It can be shown very simply that the financial crisis and the mortgage and SME crisis that came out of it were caused by six years of dereliction of duty by the banking sector. It is mathematically provable the asset price bubble could only have happened with the credit bubble organised by the banking system, and two thirds of the price bubble is on account of the...

Order of Business (19 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: Will the Tánaiste ask the Government Chief Whip and the deputy Chief Whip from the Labour Party to reconsider this fair and democratic motion brought forward yesterday and approve it at an early date?

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Adoption Services Provision (19 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: 163. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans on a matter (details supplied) regarding adoptions from Russia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38892/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Detention Centres (19 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: 35. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when she intends to legislate for the amalgamation of children detention schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38838/13]

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (18 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: I thank the Deputy for his gracious apology.

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (18 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: During the Minister's speech he mentioned he would be delighted to share time with anybody from this side of the House. There appears to be nobody, but I will take the opportunity to mention a note on the speaking time clock. I remind Deputies that the new speaking time clocks are being used today and can be seen on the railings above. They are intended to assist Deputies in keeping to the...

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (18 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: I am sorry to interrupt, but I must ask the Minister to move that the Bill be now read a Second Time.

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (18 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: Thank you, Minister, I am sorry about that.

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (18 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: I just have to do my job.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Peter Mathews: Hear, hear.