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Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: On behalf of Seanad Éireann, I welcome Mr. Proinsias De Rossa, MEP, as part of the arrangements for statements on the Convention on the Future of Europe. This is the first occasion on which an address has been made under the new procedure adopted by the House on 17 May 2001. We look forward to an informative exchange of views.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: I will take four questions, beginning with Senator O'Rourke.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: We have been waiting for it.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: There are only six minutes left and Mr. De Rossa will require a couple of minutes to reply. Members should take that into consideration when asking their questions.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (25 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: I have received notice from Senator Tuffy that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to make a statement on the Government's plans regarding the report of the Commission on Science, Technology and Innovation and, in particular, the strategy to be adopted regarding...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: Senator O'Toole's achievements are not a matter for the Order of Business. Senators should confine themselves to matters relevant to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: Senator Ryan on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: Is the Senator looking for a debate?

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: Does the Senator have a point to raise on the Order of Business?

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: The matter does not arise on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: The matter does not arise.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: The Leader to reply without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: I ask the Leader to continue.

Seanad: Private Business. - The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Charters Amendment) Bill 2002: Message from Dáil. (25 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: Dáil Éireann has passed the following resolution: That Dáil Éireann concurs with Seanad Éireann in its Resolution communicated to Dáil Éireann on 12 February 2003 that it is expedient that a Joint Committee of the Houses be appointed to consider The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Charters Amendment) Bill 2002.

Seanad: Opticians (Amendment) Bill 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: Amendments Nos. 2, 3 and 4 are cognate with amendment No. 1 and they will be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Opticians (Amendment) Bill 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: As it is now 4.18 p.m., I call the Leader of the House.

Seanad: Opticians (Amendment) Bill 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: Is that agreed? Agreed. Government amendment No. 6: In page 9, paragraph (b), lines 23 and 24, to delete "or treatment of the eye".

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: Amendments Nos. 4, 5 and 37 are cognate and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: That would be difficult as the amendments are cognate. Nevertheless, the decision lies with the Senator. Is it agreed that we discuss them together? Agreed.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

Rory Kiely: Is the amendment being pressed?