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Seanad: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is Senator Ó Clochartaigh pressing the amendment?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 Dec 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: That constitutes an extension of half an hour. Is that agreed?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 Dec 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: The proposal is to extend the debate until 2.15 p.m., after which the situation will be reviewed. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: Does an tAire wish to comment?

Seanad: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 3 and 4 are related and will be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before I call Senator Power, I wish to inform colleagues that there are 43 minutes remaining. The order of the House is that this must finish at 1.45 p.m. and my hands are tied in that respect.

Seanad: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome Deputy Noel Grealish and his guests to the Visitors Gallery.

Seanad: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, to the House.

Seanad: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 1 to 8, inclusive, and 10 are related and will be discussed together, by agreement of the House. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, to the House.

Seanad: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 1 to 8, inclusive, and 10 are related and will be discussed together, by agreement of the House. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome Deputy Noel Grealish and his guests to the Visitors Gallery.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: When will the Education and Training Boards Bill 2012 be before the House? I assume it will be after Christmas. I agree with Senator Quinn regarding defibrillators and their importance. I was present at the death of a person who might have been saved had a defibrillator been present in the building in which he suffered his heart attack. I call on the Deputy Leader to impress upon the...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2012)

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Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: Perhaps we should consider this issue. Yesterday, Senator Eamonn Coghlan raised a point regarding the sports capital grant. In welcoming the allocation of grant moneys throughout the Twenty-six Counties, I agree with the Senator, in that more emphasis should be placed on minority sports. I will also put the Government on notice concerning an issue that Senator O'Donnell and her colleagues...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: When will the Education and Training Boards Bill 2012 be before the House? I assume it will be after Christmas. I agree with Senator Quinn regarding defibrillators and their importance. I was present at the death of a person who might have been saved had a defibrillator been present in the building in which he suffered his heart attack. I call on the Deputy Leader to impress upon the...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: -----but where is it and how many of us know how to use it?

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: Perhaps we should consider this issue. Yesterday, Senator Eamonn Coghlan raised a point regarding the sports capital grant. In welcoming the allocation of grant moneys throughout the Twenty-six Counties, I agree with the Senator, in that more emphasis should be placed on minority sports. I will also put the Government on notice concerning an issue that Senator O'Donnell and her colleagues...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: Inform Senator Brennan.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Senators opposite can win votes in this House.