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Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Is the reference to simple things like abolishing ground rents?

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Brendan Howlin: There is no such legislation. The Minister is wrong about that.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Does the Minister want to correct that?

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Brendan Howlin: So far the Minister has insulted three Members.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Brendan Howlin: He must withdraw it.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Brendan Howlin: He did.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister must withdraw his comments.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Brendan Howlin: The Chair has ruled but the Minister chooses to ignore it.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Will he withdraw his comments?

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister did.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Brendan Howlin: No.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Brendan Howlin: On a point of order, may I ask the Leas-Cheann Comhairle a direct question in the interests of procedural clarity? Is it not the case that what was decided the week before last is that a motion would be taken today to allow Second Stage to proceed? That was agreed by the House. What now needs to be——

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Perhaps I may put the question without heckling from the Government benches.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Brendan Howlin: As I understand it, what was agreed on the previous occasion was that the question that Second Stage be taken would be put today. Is it not now proper that the House agree to take Second Stage now and, if such agreement is reached, proceed to the Second Stage debate? That is what we understand should happen and it is what the document circulated by the Government Whip seems to indicate. Will...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister is being ignorant.

Written Answers — Educational Administration: Educational Administration (30 Mar 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reasons behind his Department's call for more modern, corporate management as opposed to the present system of governing bodies for third-level colleges, as presented in his Department's submission to the OECD review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9780/04]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (30 Mar 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his reaction to a recent INTO report, teaching religion in primary schools; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the INTO have recommended that a core common religious education programme should be taught in all schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9779/04]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (30 Mar 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of the poor standard of accommodation and resources currently available at the Garda station in Wexford town, his Department intends making resources available for the construction of a new Garda station in Wexford town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9865/04]

Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)

Brendan Howlin: They are looking for a candidate for the European election in Dublin.

Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)

Brendan Howlin: They are on Grafton Street looking for a candidate.