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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2017: Motion (26 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Burke wanted to add a brief note of support, I presume.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2017: Motion (26 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Colette Kelleher that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the measures being taken to ensure an increase in Traveller participation in education at all levels following the CSO's finding that the level of education attainment among...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Traveller Education (25 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Go raibh maith agat. I call the Minister.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Traveller Education (25 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister and the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call Senator Catherine Ardagh, I said yesterday that I would make a decision on comments made in the Chamber about the eighth amendment. I have come to the conclusion that while the all-party committee which is chaired by the Deputy Leader is sitting to deal with the issue and doing its business, following which a report will be presented to both Houses before the end of the year, I...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I do not mind the Senator raising this matter. I am concerned about reference being made to a particular case because there is still a possibility that an appeal will be lodged by either the DPP or by the person in question. I clearly understand where the Senator is coming from in terms of a discussion and introducing legislation. That is permissible. I would prefer if Members did not...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Of course, yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: One may not have two bites at the cherry. As the Senator has raised the matter today, he may not do so again in a Commencement debate. If he believes it would be appropriate to table a Commencement matter, he should await my decision. I will allow him to conclude on the matter now.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Many Senators raise specific issues on the Order of Business that it would be more appropriate to raise in a Commencement debate. I examined the matters presented to me this morning. The Senator has raised this matter, as he is entitled to do, but he may not raise it today and again in the Commencement debate tomorrow. If it was possible to do it, there would be duplication all over the...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: That is not a point of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: It is inappropriate of Senator Daly to interrupt.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator must allow the Deputy Leader to respond.

Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill: Committee Stage (25 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy David Stanton, to the House. Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill: Committee Stage (25 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thought that was a Second Stage speech. Senator Colette Kelleher is next.

Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill: Committee Stage (25 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: That is a reasonable excuse.

Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill: Committee Stage (25 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Is Senator Conway-Walsh pressing her amendment?

Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill: Committee Stage (25 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: If the Senator withdraws the amendment, she can re-enter it on Report Stage. Do I take it that it is being withdrawn?

Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill: Committee Stage (25 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator for her co-operation.

Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill: Committee Stage (25 Oct 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State would be quite entitled to do so. That is understood.