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Autism Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: This is a Private Members' Bill. Unfortunately, an order was made yesterday setting out times of 15 minutes here and there. If we adhere strictly to that order, there will be no time for private Members. I will not take Government speaker, Opposition speaker and Government speaker during Private Members' time. This is for private Members. I will call Deputies in accordance with when they...

Autism Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: Yes. Do Deputies understand the point that I am trying to make?

Autism Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: My point is that we can share the time. We only have three hours.

Autism Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: I want to allow as many Deputies to speak as possible. We have managed to get 18 speakers some mornings. I do not want that approach to be destroyed.

Finance Bill 2013: Message from Select Committee (7 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: The Select Sub-Committee on Finance has concluded its consideration of the Finance Bill 2013 and has made amendments thereto.

Other Questions: School Staffing (7 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: You certainly did.

Other Questions: School Staffing (7 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: Yes.

Other Questions: School Staffing (7 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: This is Question Time and I ask the Deputy to ask a question.

Other Questions: Schools Guidance Counsellors (7 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: I remind Members that on Other Questions only two minutes is allowed for the Minister's initial reply and one minute for supplementaries.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Student Grant Scheme Delays (7 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: Could the Deputy ask his supplementary question, please?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Student Grant Scheme Delays (7 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: Thank you.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (7 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: Yes.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (7 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: As the question has been agreed, I wish to inform the House that the Bill, which is considered by virtue of Article 20. 2. 2° of the Constitution as a Bill initiated in Dáil Éireann, will now be sent to Seanad Éireann.

Order of Business (7 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: Is the proposal for dealing with No. 3, Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2013 - Second and Subsequent Stages, agreed? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with the Autism Bill 2012 - Second Stage tomorrow agreed to? Agreed. I am afraid we have run out of time on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (7 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: There is no point in shooting the messenger. I only apply the rules, without fear or favour.

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (7 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: Question put and agreed to.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (7 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: Amendments Nos.1 and 2, in the name of Deputy Stanley are, unfortunately, out of order. We will begin with amendment No. 3, in the name of Deputy Stanley, which arises out of committee proceedings. Amendments Nos. 3, 4 and 38 are related and will be discussed together.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (7 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: Can I just interrupt the Deputy for one moment on that point? This is all about technicalities and I would suggest to Deputies that before they submit amendments, they contact the staff to check if there are other ways of dealing with issues. We continually have this problem. I understand the Deputy's frustration because I was an Opposition spokesman myself. It would be better if we could...

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (7 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: It gives me no pleasure to sign a letter to the Deputy to the effect that his amendments are out of order.

Order of Business (7 Mar 2013)

Seán Barrett: Is the proposal for dealing with No. 16a agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with No. 29 agreed to?