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Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: It is not on the Order Paper printed today so maybe tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator will have to move it again tomorrow. I cannot accept something that is not on the Order Paper. If it is on the Order Paper tomorrow, I will allow the Senator move it again. Senator Ardagh has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Minister for Health on the adequacy of cardiac services in Waterford be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Swanick has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That motion 22 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated he is willing to accept this amendment. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, back to the House. He is making a habit of it. The Minister of State is entitled to come in when he wishes. We usually have a few speakers and he can indicate to the Chair when he wishes to make his contribution. Some people wait for everyone to speak and others come in at the start but Senator Freeman and her seconder will be the first to...

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Can Senator Freeman move to her right as her microphone appears to have a fault?

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has one minute remaining.

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator. I allowed her an extra minute because I interrupted her twice. Senator Boyhan is next to speak, followed by Senators Feighan, Swanick, Devine and Kelleher.

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I would like to acknowledge the presence in the Chamber of Deputy Pat Buckley, who has some expertise in this area. He is most welcome. I always acknowledge Members from the Lower House who come in to listen to our debates and show respect for our Chamber.

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: And, most importantly, not to lose his seat.

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: It happened to myself so I know what it is like.

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I will call the Minister of State to speak next. First, however, I acknowledge the presence of Deputy James Browne in the Chamber who is holding a watching brief on proceedings.

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I also welcome to the Gallery Councillor Reape from County Mayo, her husband and some friends. They are very welcome. Deputy Dara Calleary is here as well. There is a lot of interest from the Lower House in these proceedings today.

Seanad: Joint Committee on the Eight Amendment of the Constitution: Appointment of Members (13 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the Leader to announce the Order of Business, I propose for the information of the House to make an announcement on the appointment of the members of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution. On 13 April the Seanad agreed to appoint a special committee to be joined with a special committee to be appointed by Dáil Éireann to form the Joint...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Without interruptions please. Do not be tempted to interrupt.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: You have a minute to do so.