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Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: That is a political charge. It is not a point of order.

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I cannot take it. I ask the Deputy to resume his seat.

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Have a little respect. The Deputy should resume his seat. He cannot purport to move a point of order and then proceed to make a political charge. There is no provision for that in the process in which we are involved. I am sure the Deputy learned to follow procedures in Europe. He will have to follow the same sort of procedures here.

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Deputy must resume his seat. If he wants to find some other avenue to pursue that matter, find it. However, it does not exist here and now. We are going to hear the Minister now with a five-minute wrap-up contribution.

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It might be better if the Minister did not.

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Deputy cannot get into Cabinet confidentiality.

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We are going into difficult territory now. We cannot start comparing one with another.

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank Deputy Connolly. That concludes the first part of this debate. At the outset, I asked Members to stay within certain parameters. Some Members may have pushed towards the boundaries, but I accept that Deputies have respected the request I made. Deputy Griffin wishes to advise me that he does not think that is the case. I am very grateful to get the Deputy's advice from time to...

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: That is fine. Let us get on with it.

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I presume that is being looked after. We will make arrangements.

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We will not be delaying but it would be most helpful if the speech could be circulated.

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Perhaps somebody could bring it inside the door.

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I advise the Deputy not to go there.

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Before we commence this item, it is important for me to set out the terms of engagement. I almost said "terms of endearment". Let us ensure they are terms of engagement. Last week, I ruled that the process followed by the Government in relation to judicial appointments could be raised, subject to keeping within the limits of parliamentary debate and respecting the normal rules on Cabinet...

Estimates for Public Services 2020: Message from Select Committee (25 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for public services for the service of the year ending on 31 December 2020: Vote 9.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (25 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is someone else offering? I cannot see.

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Sorry, Deputy Healy-Rae. I do not normally miss you.

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: That is a very important matter that we know the Deputy is deeply concerned about. It was discussed twice earlier and I suppose the third time helps emphasise the case.

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Amendments Nos. 14 and 15 are out of order.