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Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I get a little upset when democracy is subverted.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: What was Senator O'Keeffe going to say?

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: That is not the case.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: On a point of order, Fianna Fáil has not said that.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Fianna Fáil is a pro-Europe party.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: The allegation made by Senator Sheahan is incorrect.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: That was wrong. I agree with the Senator in respect of that matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I agree with Senator Harte that the previous Government was wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Senator Harte was not a Member of the Oireachtas at that time.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Hold on now.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I thought it was a good debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: No time. Turn the key in the door.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Leader for securing a commitment from the Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs, Deputy Lucinda Creighton, on the holding of an important debate. On the proposal concerning Report Stage of the Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011, will the Leader allow additional time should it be required? The debate is due to conclude at 1.15 p.m. If Members are still...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: As part of its negotiating position, did the Government request EU partners to water down the treaty in such a fashion that the Irish people would not have a say in what is probably the most important fiscal treaty to be passed since we joined the European Union? What is the Government's position and does the Taoiseach deny that this is the case? Does the Government deny this report from...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: It was very interesting to hear the responses of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn, yesterday. I put Government Members on notice that the Minister has stated he will facilitate a cost review of these schools, taking in 600 schools across the country with 50 or fewer pupils. He will examine where schools can be amalgamated.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Education is not just about cost but about our children and the future of this country. Will the Minister and his officials on Marlborough Street simply examine schools on the basis of cost, efficiency and proximity to other schools? Some 25% of the schools to be affected by the changes brought in by the Government and cuts in education are minority faith schools. Any true republic that...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: As the Government has not afforded time in this Chamber to discuss education cuts, the Fianna Fáil group will next week move to have a detailed discussion on this.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I am in the middle of it.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: No, the Government's position-----