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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: No. 5 is the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016, for the record. Let us continue with our very busy schedule. Senator McDowell has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 1 be deleted from the Order of Business." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 3 adjourn at 5 p.m. if not previously concluded." That is the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017. Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Victor Boyhan has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 2 be concluded not later than 3.30 p.m. and that No. 3 be taken at 3.30 p.m." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The point is made. Senator Bacik has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 3 not be taken today and that a debate with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on transport matters be taken instead." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Leader, Senator Buttimer, has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 5 be deleted from the Order of Business today." Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the Order of Business, as amended, agreed to?

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I would like to welcome a former Senator and a good colleague of mine and others, Michael Comiskey, to the House. I am very glad he turned up for the very important event today.

Seanad: Direct Election of Mayor Plebiscite Regulations 2019: Motion (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Phelan, to the House for item No. 2, which we have limited time to deal with but we will go as far as we can.

Seanad: Direct Election of Mayor Plebiscite Regulations 2019: Motion (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Spokespersons have eight minutes each and, if there are no other Senators, the Minister is to be called at 2.54 p.m. which we cannot reach because of subsequent events. Does the Minister of State wish to speak to the motion first?

Seanad: Direct Election of Mayor Plebiscite Regulations 2019: Motion (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: One way or the other we will be caught at 3 p.m. If the Minister of State wishes he can take the ten minutes. I cannot see any other Member having time to contribute.

Seanad: Direct Election of Mayor Plebiscite Regulations 2019: Motion (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: It has to be concluded today.

Seanad: Direct Election of Mayor Plebiscite Regulations 2019: Motion (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Unfortunately, democracy or otherwise, there are three other speakers who cannot get in. I will give the Minister of State 20 seconds to answer. The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, is waiting outside because the other business should have started at 3 p.m.

Seanad: Direct Election of Mayor Plebiscite Regulations 2019: Motion (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Please.

Seanad: Direct Election of Mayor Plebiscite Regulations 2019: Motion (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: It will have to be final.

Seanad: Direct Election of Mayor Plebiscite Regulations 2019: Motion (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the motion agreed?

Seanad: Direct Election of Mayor Plebiscite Regulations 2019: Motion (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the motion agreed?

Seanad: Direct Election of Mayor Plebiscite Regulations 2019: Motion (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Please. I call on Members and on the Minister of State to respect the Chair. What is the point of order?

Seanad: Direct Election of Mayor Plebiscite Regulations 2019: Motion (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Yes. Some people were still chatting but we are already over time. It was Senator Boyhan's vote that decided the order of the day.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (16 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Maria Byrne that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the appointment of a neurology clinical nurse specialist for the University Limerick hospital group. I have also received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan of the following...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff Recruitment (16 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath.