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Estimates for Public Services 2009: Message from Select Committee (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: The Select Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has completed its consideration of Vote 27 for the year ending 31 December 2009.

Farming and Agri-Food Sector: Statements (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: The time allocated for this debate is limited and the Minister will have a chance to reply. I call Deputy Crawford.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: I think we should avoid the tangents.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Amendments Nos. 13 and 14 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Amendments Nos. 15 and 16 are related and may be discussed together.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Amendments Nos. 17 to 21, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Amendments Nos. 79 and 91 in the name of Deputy Broughan have been ruled out of order because they have the potential to impose a charge on the Revenue. Amendment No. 79 would require the provision of national park and ride infrastructure and the resources required would impose this charge. Amendment No. 91 seeks to change section 33 to broaden the functions of the national transport...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: I take the Deputy's point. However, the old principle of two wrongs not making a right applies in this case.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Amendment No. 2 from Deputy Broughan arises from Committee Stage proceedings and will be discussed with amendment No. 7. Amendment No. 6 is alternate to amendment No. 7 but will be discussed with a later group.

Visit of Northern Ireland Delegation (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Before proceeding with the Order of Business I wish, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann, to offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to a parliamentary delegation from the Employment and Learning Committee of the Northern Ireland Assembly led by Ms Sue Ramsey, MLA.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Is the proposal to deal with Nos. 9, 10 and 11, motions re leave to introduce and referral of Supplementary Estimates and proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the agreement between the Government and China agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal to deal with No. 45, Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009, agreed to? Agreed.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Is the proposal that Private Members' business shall not be taken tonight agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal to deal with No. 44, statements on farming and the agrifood sector, agreed to? Agreed.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: The Deputy will have to pursue this with the Department dealing directly with it. It is not really a matter for the——

Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: I suggest the Deputy table that matter for the Adjournment. That might be the best avenue for him to pursue this matter.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: I accept that.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Unfortunately, the Order of Business does not contemplate these types of issues.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Tabling this matter for the Adjournment or tabling a parliamentary question on it might be the best way for the Deputy to pursue the issue.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: Is the Deputy referring to promised legislation?

Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: I am giving Deputy O'Sullivan some latitude on this.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Séamus Kirk: We have given this matter a good airing.