Results 9,361-9,380 of 9,840 for speaker:Pat Moylan
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: These points can be made in the debate.
- Seanad: Rail Network (4 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: I thank the Minister for attending.
- Seanad: Coroners Bill 2007: Second Stage (4 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
- Seanad: Coroners Bill 2007: Second Stage (4 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: Committee Stage cannot be taken before the date specified.
- Seanad: Coroners Bill 2007: Second Stage (4 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: When is it proposed to sit again?
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: Without interruption.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: I ask Senators to consider Standing Order 108, which clearly spells out those to whom we may pay tribute and give expressions of sympathy. If a motion of sympathy is to be taken it should be moved by the Leader following which others could join in. I do not want to have to do this and I have no disrespect for any deceased person. However, there are rules and regulations with which I and...
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: It is not possible to invite such people into the Seanad. However, that matter could be taken up through the Houses' committee system.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: Only one minute remains and four Senators are offering to speak. Senators will appreciate that people who have overrun their time have been unfair to others who want to make a valuable contribution
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: The Senator can discuss that in the debate if the Leader agrees to it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: The Senator can debate the matter at length if the Leader agrees to such a debate. I call Senator Cummins.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: I will decide on the time. I gave some latitude. I do not want anyone from the floor to dictate to me what time I have gone over.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: I have exceeded the time limit but this is the first day it has been in use. I guarantee Members will lose out in future because I will call the Leader to reply within the time allocated.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: The Leader, without interruption.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: I remind Senators that mobile phones must be switched off in the Chamber. When a phone is put on a silent setting, it still interferes with sound recordings. I request that Members turn off phones or leave them in the office or with secretaries. They should not be brought into the Chamber. Senator Norris has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 7, motion 15 be taken...
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: Is the amendment being pressed?
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (4 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: I have received notice from Senator Frances Fitzgerald 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 action she is taking to restore confidence to the system producing cervical smear tests following the revelation that a number of such tests which were sent to the US for...
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: I would appreciate it if people would ask questions. The problem is that a large number of Senators wish to speak. We have a time limit, and when we reach the end, people who have a valuable question to put to the Leader will not be able to. Therefore, I ask people to put questions. There are other forums for speeches.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: We will take it later.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)
Pat Moylan: Does Senator Leyden have a question for the Leader?