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Child Homelessness: Statements (15 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I must ask the Deputy to propose the adjournment of the debate.

Child Homelessness: Statements (15 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Given that it is the beginning of the last session of the term, I will avail of the opportunity to thank all the Members, the party leaders and the group leaders for their co-operation and assistance throughout the course of the year, and all the Members of the House for their engagement and support. On the Members' behalf, I extend a very sincere thank you to the Clerk of the Dáil and...

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I do not think the Minister of State is being criticised for her late arrival. Others-----

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister of State's response is appreciated.

Topical Issue Debate: DEIS Administration (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I apologise to Deputy Mattie McGrath who wanted to contribute on this issue. The rules around Topical Issue debates are quite clear. The time belongs to the Member who has nominated the topic or to a nominated substitute, so I cannot bring in other Members.

Topical Issue Debate: DEIS Administration (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: There is no point in tabling Topical Issue matters if we are not prepared to listen. We do not have to like the answer, but we should at least let the Minister of State speak.

Topical Issue Debate: DEIS Administration (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: In fairness to the Minister for Education and Skills, he is usually here for Topical Issue matters.

McCartan Report on the Stardust: Statements (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you, Deputy.

McCartan Report on the Stardust: Statements (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you very much, Deputy.

McCartan Report on the Stardust: Statements (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you, Deputy. You are over time now.

McCartan Report on the Stardust: Statements (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: There is an equality of time made available to everyone.

McCartan Report on the Stardust: Statements (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you, Deputy.

McCartan Report on the Stardust: Statements (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: That concludes these important statements and our current consideration of the McCartan report on the Stardust disaster. I thank everyone who participated therein.

Topical Issue Debate (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The first item is in the name of Deputies Byrne, Cahill, Doherty and O'Loughlin, who are not present. The second item is in the name of Deputy Paul Murphy, who is not present. Deputy Martin Kenny is present. Is the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon, dealing with that matter? As the first two Members are not present we will have to pass over those matters and deal with No. 3 in the name of...

Topical Issue Debate (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Which one are you taking?

Topical Issue Debate (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is not my job to ensure that Ministers or Deputies are present to deal with the issues. Who is dealing with the education issue?

Topical Issue Debate (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Okay. Deputies Thomas Byrne and Cahill are present now.

Topical Issue Debate (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: No. We are in session and I am sorry but we have to continue.

Topical Issue Debate (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: People are supposed to be monitoring what is happening.

Topical Issue Debate (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: That is fine. Deputy Cahill is leading off.