Results 11,061-11,080 of 11,258 for speaker:Séamus Kirk

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Is the amendment being pressed.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: I must limit the Deputy to two minutes unless this is his final contribution.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: I wish to give the Minister of State an opportunity to reply at this stage.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Does the Minister of State wish to reply?

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Is the Deputy pressing the amendment?

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: I wish to bring to the attention of Members two typographical errors in the published list of amendments. The end of amendment No. 47 reads "and substitute "(inserted by section 5 of)". The word "of" should come after the closing bracket. I do not know if that is clear to Members.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: It has already been discussed with amendment No. 5.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Presumably the Deputy did not have the opportunity to discuss it in that regard and because of that I will show some leniency.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Does the Minister of State wish to address those issues because of the typographical error?

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Amendments Nos. 49 and 50 are technical alternatives to the same part of the Bill. Amendments Nos. 52 and 53 are technical alternatives to the same part of the Bill. Amendments Nos. 51 and 54 to 56, inclusive, are related. Amendments Nos. 49 to 56, inclusive, may be discussed together.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: In his second contribution, the Minister is allowed two minutes. The third round is open-ended. I have allowed some latitude in this case and I could run into difficulty accordingly.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: The substance of amendment No. 6 is somewhat removed from the Deputy's contribution.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: We have gone over time.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: The Deputy is out of order. I want to deal with amendment No. 6. Is the amendment agreed?

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Deputy Durkan is testing the patience of the Chair.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (18 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: I call Deputy Cowley. The Bill has been recommitted in respect of certain amendments and I hope the Deputy will respect that we have only reached amendment No. 3 and there are many more to be dealt with.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (18 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: It is important, in the context of the debate, to stress this legislation is not specifically about one project but is much wider in scope. While detailed references to current issues are understandable on Committee Stage, it is important to bear in mind the overall scope of the Bill. I ask Members to bear that in mind in their contributions.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (18 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: I am delighted to hear that.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (18 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: It is taking the Deputy some time to get to the point.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (18 Oct 2006)

Séamus Kirk: Please allow the Minister to conclude.