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- Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (24 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response to various Members. I would like to acknowledge all of those in the Gallery who were referred to during the debate, as well as Councillor Joe Malone who is a former member of the Defence Forces.
- Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: I welcome the Minister and ask him to make his opening remarks.
- Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: Before I call the next speaker, I welcome the pupils of Dripsey primary school in the Gallery. Senator Colm Burke is a past pupil of that school. The pupils are all very welcome and maybe in the fullness of time some of them may also end up in this House.
- Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: Apparently, they might even be constituents of the Minister.
- Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: We are very impartial here.
- Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: They are all very welcome. I call Senator Mullen
- Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: I am being asked to remind the Senator that he is not supposed to mention individuals-----
- Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: -----and, equally, this matter is not relevant to the debate in question.
- Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: I ask the Senator to conclude.
- Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: That issue was not relevant to the debate and we will conclude the matter on that note. I call Senator Mulherin.
- Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: I am more than happy for the Senator to remain seated in the circumstances.
- Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: Right around the country.
- Seanad: Commission of Investigation (National Asset Management Agency) Order 2017: Motion (24 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: I thank the Minister of State for joining us again in the House. He is getting quite used to being here on various matters. Fianna Fáil supports this motion and a commission of investigation into the sale of NAMA's Northern Ireland loan book, known as Project Eagle. This was agreed by the Government last autumn and the commission of inquiry will be the responsibility of the Taoiseach,...
- Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill 2017: Second Stage (24 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Senator Bacik will have 12 minutes, the next contributor speaking on her party's behalf will have eight minutes and every other Senator who would like to contribute will have eight minutes. The Minister of State can come in at any stage. If he indicates when he would like to speak, I will let the speaker in possession conclude and he can then...
- Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill 2017: Second Stage (24 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: Senator Conway, without interruption.
- Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill 2017: Second Stage (24 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: It is his third visit.
- Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill 2017: Second Stage (24 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: The next speaker is Senator Mullen, who I understand is sharing time with Senator McDowell - six minutes and two minutes. I will indicate after five minutes.
- Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill 2017: Second Stage (24 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: The Senator is sharing time with him.
- Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill 2017: Second Stage (24 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Joint Committee (23 May 2017)
Gerry Horkan: We have a quorum. Apologies have been received from Deputies John McGuinness and Pearse Doherty. Deputy Cullinane has joined us in substitution for Deputy Doherty. I propose that we have a short private session to deal with housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.