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Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: Senator Darragh O'Brien has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Minister for Finance on the basis for his decision to cap tax relief on private health insurance be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: No commercials, please.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: Is the Senator seeking a debate on the issue in the House?

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: This has nothing to do with the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: We are on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: We are not discussing yesterday's business. We are on the Order of Business today.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: The Senator should conclude.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: When winding up our debate prior to the referendum, I said it was over to the people. The people have spoken. Some 24 Senators spoke during this debate and a further 20 indicated a desire to contribute. Three Bills on this matter have been published, the most recent by Senator Leyden. I call on An Taoiseach to respond.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: I must call Senator O'Neill.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: I understand the Senator is sharing time.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: Senator Leyden has two minutes. Will he give one minute to Senator Moloney?

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: I thank the Taoiseach. A number of Senators have indicated that they wish to speak on this very important subject.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Taoiseach to the House and the large gathering in the Press Gallery.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: Senator Mullen has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate on the state of credit unions in Ireland be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: The Leader, without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: The Leader, without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: Is Senator Jim Walsh looking for a debate on the issue?

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: Is the Senator looking for a debate on the issue?

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: Before calling Senator Fidelma Healy Eames, I welcome to the Visitors Gallery members of the Nenagh branch of the Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2013)

Paddy Burke: Those points can be raised during the debate.