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Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Third Level Facilities (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Would the Minister of State like to add anything?

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Funding (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I thank the Minister. It was a comprehensive reply and the Senator has indicated that there is no need for a supplementary question.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Senators are allowed to raise just one issue, but I will allow the Senator to continue.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Coghlan: The two independent Independents must understand the position of the Chair. As they are not on the rota, the Chair must exercise some discretion.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Do not interrupt. I am following the practice of the Cathaoirleach. Now that I have a gap, I am calling Senator Norris, who indicated at the very outset.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I call Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I have discovered another gap-----

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Coghlan: -----and I am exercising discretion.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Coghlan: The Deputy Leader is listening to the Senator. I am trying to keep order.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Coghlan: There is an agreed rota.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I am obliged to do so. The Senator can approach the Chair after the session and I will explain it to her.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I suggest that the Senator raise the issue at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator has made her point.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Coghlan: That would have to go to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, CPP, first.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Rose Conway-Walsh has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 14 be taken before No. 1." The Deputy Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the proposed amendment agreed to? Agreed.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I call on Senator Conway-Walsh, or one of her co-signatories, Senators Gavan or Mac Lochlainn, to deal with No. 14, seeking leave to introduce the National Assets Management Agency (Amendment) Bill. However, I note that they are not present.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Standing Orders do not allow that. My hands are tied. The Senator is not a sponsor of the Bill. Sinn Féin will be free to move it tomorrow.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Coghlan: It was not proposed on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (3 Oct 2017)

Paul Coghlan: The Order of Business is agreed. Our hands are tied. I ask Sinn Féin Senators to move the Bill tomorrow. That is the best option.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (27 Sep 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Is the amendment being pressed?