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- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I advise Senators that in each of the groupings from amendments Nos. 3 to 6, inclusive, one technically moves them and then one has the right to withdraw if they wish and can re-enter the amendment on Report Stage. It is only when an amendment is pushed to a vote and it is not accepted that one cannot come back in. We are on amendment No. 3. The question is that a new section be there...
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris, not for the first time, overshot the runway slightly. The amendments are linked and once amendment No. 3 has been dealt with because the other amendments are linked to it I cannot allow any more debate. I understand amendment No. 4 has been moved and that it is being withdrawn.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: If amendment No. 7 is agreed then amendment No. 8 cannot be moved. Amendments Nos. 7, 8 and 16 are related. Amendment No. 8 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 7. Amendments Nos. 7, 8 and 16 may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 30 has been ruled out of order because of a potential charge on the Exchequer.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 31 has been withdrawn.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: There are some constitutional issues, Senator Norris. In terms of the CPP, the matter has been discussed but not finalised. It is still a live issue with the CPP.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: This matter has been ruled out of order. We cannot blame the Minister of State for that.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 32 is in the names of Senators Norris and Kelleher. Amendments Nos. 32, 33, 33a, 34 and 48 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Technically, it is an unusual conundrum because the Senators must move and withdraw the amendment.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 33 is in the name of Senator Alice-Mary Higgins. The amendment has already been discussed with amendment No. 32.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: On the first additional list of amendments, dated 3 July 2017, amendment No. 33a is in names of Senators Conway-Walsh and Ó Donnghaile. The amendment has already been discussed with amendment No. 32. Does Senator Ó Donnghaile wish to formally move the amendment?
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 34 has already been discussed with amendment No. 32 and, therefore, we cannot have any further discussion on it.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Before I call Senator Kelleher to comment I wish to explain the following to Senators. In some instances, if there is something that they do not wish to move, it is better to not move it. If one moves and withdraws an amendment, technically, the withdrawal could be objected to.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Yes, of course but not on this issue. Please go ahead. We have reached amendment No. 35.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: It is no bother.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: To clarify, I think the amendments are not linked. Amendment No. 6 is not connected but it might be similar. Does the Minister of State wish to comment on amendment No. 35?
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State indicated that he would bring forward an amendment on Report Stage.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: He indicated that he might improve it on Report Stage.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: This is a Government amendment so we must make a decision. The amendment has been discussed and I moved it, as Cathaoirleach. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 36 is in the names of Senator Norris and others. The amendment proposes to insert a new section and it has already been discussed with amendment No. 9. Does Senator Norris wish to not move amendment No. 36? Does he wish to move and withdraw the amendment?