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Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: We cannot debate the matter on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: When is the Bill due?

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: The House dealt with that matter.

Cyberbullying Bill 2013: First Stage (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: We now move to the initiation of Private Members' Bills. In accordance with the new Standing Orders, I am obliged to advise Deputy Troy that he is entitled to make a brief statement not exceeding five minutes when seeking leave to introduce his Bill.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: Has legislation been promised in this area?

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: Where is the Deputy going with this?

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: I call Deputy Robert Troy. Is the Deputy present?

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: In that event, I call Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: That is a matter for another day.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: We can have a chat about that-----

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: The responsibility lies with EirGrid.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: To which Bill is the Deputy referring?

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: I want to correct the record on this matter. The Deputy should resume his seat. He has stated the Minister will not allow questions to be answered. That is not true. I am obliged to deal with questions in accordance with Standing Orders. If a question is out of order, it must undergo a particular procedure, which includes obtaining advice from officials of the Houses. It is only then...

Retirement of Head Usher (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: Yes.

Retirement of Head Usher (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: Thank you, Tom. We wish you well and wish many years of happiness in retirement to you and your family.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: There are three proposals to be put to the House. Is the proposal for dealing with No. 34 agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal for the suspension of sitting today agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with the Finance (No. 2) Bill tomorrow agreed to? Agreed. I call Deputy Martin on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: Thank you, Deputy.

Retirement of Head Usher (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: I note Tom is standing beside the Captain of the Guard, whom we also appreciate very much for the service he gives to the House.

Retirement of Head Usher (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: During his service here Tom has had occasion to serve loyally many who addressed the House, including Presidents Reagan, Clinton and Mitterand, Chancellor Kohl, Prime Minister Blair, the Honourable John Howard MP from Australia, and Xi Jinping, who is now President of China. Tom is no stranger to dealing with dignitaries of world renown. He also looked after two of our Presidents who...

Retirement of Head Usher (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Barrett: Before moving on to the Order of Business, I invite Leaders to contribute on an important event happening today, the retirement of our Head Usher, Mr. Tom McGrath. Tom joined the staff of the Oireachtas on 29 December 1977 and has held many appointments here, including his recent promotion in 2012 to Head Usher. It is fair to say Tom is well-respected, and fondly remembered by those who have...