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Seanad: Business of Seanad (7 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Leader whether he intends to adjourn the debate now, as we are so close to the concluding time.

Seanad: Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 10 and 12 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed?

Seanad: Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Ó Clochartaigh.

Seanad: Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: As it is now 7.30 p.m., I ask the Leader to propose the adjournment of the debate.

Seanad: Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Before we move on to amendment No. 5, I acknowledge the presence in the Visitors' Gallery of a former Minister and Member of the House, Michael J. Noonan, from Limerick. Tá fáilte romhat. Amendments Nos. 5 and 29 are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator should focus on the amendment.

Seanad: Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: We are not discussing the President.

Seanad: Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: We are not discussing RTE or the presidency.

Seanad: Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Leyden is out of order and should stick to the amendment.

Seanad: Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: We are not talking about the presidency. Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the Senator speaking to the amendment or the section. Has the amendment been withdrawn?

Seanad: Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Does the Minister of State want to respond? Has he any more to add?

Seanad: Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 3, 4, 6 and 8 are related. Amendment No. 7 is also related and an alternative to amendment No. 6. Amendments Nos. 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Ar aghaidh leat, Minister.

Seanad: Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 2 and 9 are related and will be discussed together.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: You have unlimited time but we must conclude Second Stage by 1.45 p.m.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Ten minutes.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I must remind Members that the Minister of State must be asked to conclude not later than 1.45 p.m.

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2011: Motion (1 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: That is not a point of order. Senator Byrne should resume his seat.

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2011: Motion (1 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Byrne has made his point. He should resume his seat.