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Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Dec 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: That was our principal demand.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I concur with the remarks of my colleague, Senator Ned O'Sullivan, on the late great Páidí Ó Sé, a man I knew very well and for whom I had a great grá. There is huge rivalry between Cork and Kerry football, particularly in west Cork, but mingled and tingled with that rivalry is a great respect, and he was somebody for whom I had great respect. I had great camaraderie with him and I met...

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 7 to 11, inclusive, have been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has made his point. Unfortunately, under Standing Order 41, my hands are tied. It states: "An amendment to a Bill, which could have the effect of imposing or increasing a charge upon the people or upon the revenue, may not be moved save by way of Government amendment." Furthermore, the Cathaoirleach ruled on this matter yesterday and I see no reason to change that decision....

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 15, 16, 19 and 20 are related. Amendment No. 16 is an alternative to amendment No. 15 and if amendment No. 15 is agreed to, amendment No. 16 cannot be moved. Amendment No. 20 is an alternative to amendment No. 19. Therefore, amendments Nos. 15, 16, 19 and 20 may be discussed together.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Does the Minister wish to expand? He has covered the issue substantially.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 6 is a Government amendment. Amendments Nos. 6, 17, 18, 22, 23, 30, 31, 33, 61 and 101 are related. Amendment No. 18 is an alternative to No. 17 and No. 23 is an alternative to 22. Amendments Nos. 6, 17, 18, 22, 23, 30, 31, 33, 61 and 101 may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: We are not at that point yet. We are on amendment No. 6 and the Minister has the floor.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: It is a matter for the Minister to decide. The Minister explained yesterday that when amendments, either from the Government or others, are tabled, he will deal with them as he goes along.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: That is not a point of order.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: It was agreed last night that the matters may be resubmitted and the issue will be discussed by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, after which we will revert to Senators on the matter.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister without interruption.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator will have his chance to contribute.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator, we are on amendment No. 5.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I will allow the Senator to contribute now.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is repeating his request.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I am not sure of its relevance to the amendment.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: That was my point.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister-----