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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: I have appealed to Members in the past to leave their phones outside or to ensure they are turned off in the Chamber, whether it is a BlackBerry or a mobile or whatever. I return to Senator Callely on his question to the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: The matter can be discussed if a debate is arranged.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: The Senator has made his point.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: The Senator can make all those points in the debate if the Leader agrees to it.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: The time has expired.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: If I were to stick rigidly to my time I would not have allowed Senator Mullen to come in. Is that clear with him? Two other Senators indicated earlier and I hope to allow them to speak also. I remind all Senators that they should shorten their contributions.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: I appreciate that.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: I accept that a number of Senators overstretch their time. Unfortunately we do not have a time limit on it. It is difficult to curtail them.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (28 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: I have received notice from Senator Cecilia Keaveney that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health and Children to outline the current status of the health check for all citizens promised in the programme for Government. I have also received notice from Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill of the following...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: I have allowed the Senator speak in general about the tribunal but I do not want any Senator to speak about specific evidence.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: It is not relevant. The relationship between Ministers or Deputies or whoever else——

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: ——is not relevant to the Order of Business in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: Senator Butler——

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: I do not want——

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: Senator Butler——

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: The Senator should desist. I do not want Members talking across the floor saying anything about any other Members present.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: No. I call Senator Norris.

Seanad: Civil Marriage: Motion (27 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: As the amendment has been carried, amendment No. 2 cannot be moved.

Seanad: Civil Marriage: Motion (27 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Visit of Northern Ireland Delegation (27 Feb 2008)

Pat Moylan: Before I call the next speaker, I am sure Members wish to join with me in welcoming members of the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission. On my own behalf and on behalf of my colleagues in Seanad Éireann, I extend a very warm welcome to you and sincere good wishes for a very successful visit.