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Deaths of Irish students in California: Statements (17 Jun 2015)

Seán Barrett: I call Deputy Creighton to speak on behalf of the non-aligned group.

Deaths of Irish students in California: Statements (17 Jun 2015)

Seán Barrett: Before we stand for a minute's silence, I wish to make a suggestion that could be considered by the Whips. It would be nice if we joined our colleagues from the Seanad and held a short, ecumenical service in this Chamber. It would be a fitting way for Members of the Oireachtas to express their sympathy together. Perhaps Members would consider such an ecumenical service. It would be nice...

Business of Dáil (17 Jun 2015)

Seán Barrett: Before proceeding to the Order of Business, I notify the House of a change in the running order of the matters selected for the Topical Issue debate. The matters raised by Deputy Pat Deering; Deputies Brendan Smith, Gerry Adams and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn; Deputies Mary Lou McDonald, Michael Conaghan, Dara Calleary, Joe Costello and Eamonn Maloney; and Deputies Fergus O'Dowd and...

Order of Business (17 Jun 2015)

Seán Barrett: There are three proposals to be put to the House. Is the proposal for dealing with the late sitting agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with Nos. 15 and 16 agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with statements on the Berkeley tragedy agreed to? Agreed.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2015)

Seán Barrett: Sorry, Deputy.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2015)

Seán Barrett: No, Deputy. You are way over time. I have given you a fair bit of latitude.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2015)

Seán Barrett: I am sorry but we should not get into the area of apportioning blame. This is a private development and we cannot name people-----

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2015)

Seán Barrett: -----or semi-accuse people of wrongdoing.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2015)

Seán Barrett: Thank you.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2015)

Seán Barrett: I am sorry, Deputy, but we are over time.

Disability (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (16 Jun 2015)

Seán Barrett: Is the Bill opposed?

Disability (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (16 Jun 2015)

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

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (16 Jun 2015)

Seán Barrett: A division was challenged on Friday, 12 June 2015, on the question that the Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2015 be read a Second Time. In accordance with Standing Order 117(1A), that division must be taken now.

Order of Business (16 Jun 2015)

Seán Barrett: Is the proposal for dealing with Nos. 13 and 14, without debate, agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with Private Members' business agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal that the Dáil shall waive its instruction that not more than two select committees shall meet to consider a Bill on any given day in the case of the proposed meeting of the Select Sub-Committee on...

Order of Business (16 Jun 2015)

Seán Barrett: Before the Taoiseach replies, I remind the Deputy that any actions taken against the Houses of the Oireachtas is a matter for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission and will be considered in due course by the Oireachtas Commission.

Order of Business (16 Jun 2015)

Seán Barrett: I am very sorry to hear that.

Order of Business (16 Jun 2015)

Seán Barrett: There are four proposals to be put to the House. Is the proposal for dealing with the late sitting agreed to?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Jun 2015)

Seán Barrett: Could the Deputy please return to asking questions because we have only 12 minutes left and I am trying to get to the next three questions?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Jun 2015)

Seán Barrett: This is a very difficult type of question to manage, as the Deputy will appreciate.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Jun 2015)

Seán Barrett: Strictly speaking, questions on policy issues pertaining to the various Cabinet committees should and must be directed to the relevant Minister. In other words we cannot through asking when the committee last met then have a general discussion about housing policy or any other policy for that matter. I try to allow a little bit of flexibility. However, I ask Members to remember that the...