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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.

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Does Deputy Ó Caoláin wish to contribute on the matter?

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Does Deputy Daly wish to comment?

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Before I call on anyone else, I want to say it would be an awful pity if we had a discordant approach on this Bill. I was not aware until I came into the Chamber that there was a problem with amendments. Three of Deputy Daly's amendments were ruled out of order on the advice of the people who normally process these things. They were ruled out of order because they were considered to be a...

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is a great privilege to be presiding on an historic day like today. In respect of Senator Mark Daly and the inimitable Grace who works with him, the only time I have heard public representatives acknowledged in the way he has been today is when they have passed away; it is very good to see somebody recognised during his own lifetime.

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Amendments Nos. 1 to 9, inclusive, and 12 to 17, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister of State, Deputy McHugh, will speak on the generality of matters.

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The deaf community should possibly come to visit us more often if such unanimity can be made to break out.

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you, Deputy, for that valuable insight. Deputy Micheál Martin wishes to make a brief contribution before I call the Minister.

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Amendment No. 16 is in the joint names of Deputies Catherine Martin and Kathleen Funchion. It arises out of proceedings on Committee Stage. Amendments Nos. 16 and 23 are related and will be discussed together.

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (14 Dec 2017)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: If I may interrupt the Minister of State, the time provided for this legislation has now elapsed. I ask the Minister of State to propose the adjournment of the debate.