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Retained Fire Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding retained fire services. On Wednesday, 13 June 2023, on the question, "That the amendment to themotion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 80(2), that division must be taken now.

Retained Fire Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: As the Deputy is a teller, he is in order in calling for such a vote.

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: From the Seanad (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: A message will be sent to Seanad Éireann acquainting it that Dáil Éireann has agreed to amendments Nos. 1 to 76, inclusive, made by Seanad Éireann to the Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021.

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: From the Seanad (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister and all concerned. I understand Deputy Lahart wishes to make a contribution.

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: From the Seanad (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: For the benefit of anyone looking in who may be somewhat surprised at the rate at which we proceeded through the 76 amendments, the Bill has been in gestation for some time. It has been given very careful consideration, having been debated at length on its first run through this House before going to the Seanad, where the Minister took on board observations and proposals that were made,...

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: From the Seanad (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Amendments Nos. 31 and 32 are related and may be taken together.

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: From the Seanad (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is there a need to discuss these two amendments?

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: From the Seanad (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Amendments Nos. 33, 36 to 56, inclusive, 58 to 64, inclusive, and 66 to 70, inclusive, are related and may be taken together.

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: From the Seanad (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Does the Minister need to address this grouping of amendments?

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: From the Seanad (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Amendments Nos. 57 and 65 are related and may be taken together.

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: From the Seanad (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Does the Minister want to elaborate in any way on these two?

Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2023: From the Seanad (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Seanad amendments Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2023: From the Seanad (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Agreement to the Seanad amendments is reported to the House and a message will be sent to the Seanad acquainting it accordingly.

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: From the Seanad (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Seanad amendments Nos. 1. 2, 9 and 12 are related and may be discussed together.

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: From the Seanad (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Amendments Nos. 3 to 5, inclusive, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13 to 15, inclusive, 23, 35, 71, 72 and 75 are related and may be discussed together. I must here point out that the Minister has indicated that he will request a Clerk's correction in respect of two additional cross-references which are in error in the current print of the Bill and are linked to Seanad amendments Nos. 3, 4 and 5. I direct...

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: From the Seanad (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Seanad amendments Nos. 16 to 22, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: From the Seanad (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Seanad amendments No. 24 to 30, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: From the Seanad (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The earlier amendments have been dealt with.

Our Rural Future Policy: Statements (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Did he not bring Michael with him?

Our Rural Future Policy: Statements (14 Jun 2023)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy Fitzmaurice raised a matter of considerable concern to me. For some time, we have noticed some senior public servants and people from semi-State companies refusing to come before Oireachtas committees. I have made it abundantly clear that where compellability powers are sought by individual committees that I, for one, will support such powers being given. I would be taken aback if...