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Seanad: Farming and Agrifood Sector: Statements (9 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: First, I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy Killeen. The presence of his ministerial colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Sargent, whom I congratulate on much of the work he has done for the food industry, was also welcome. I welcome the opportunity to say a few words on this topic which is of great importance if we are to get out...

Seanad: Farming and Agrifood Sector: Statements (9 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: The Senator has one minute remaining.

Seanad: Farming and Agrifood Sector: Statements (9 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: I must ask the Senator to conclude.

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (8 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Domestic Violence (8 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Hanafin, to the House.

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (8 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister to the House. Before we commence Report Stage, I remind Senators that each Senator may speak only once, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. In addition each amendment on Report Stage must be seconded. Amendments Nos. 1 and 6 are cognate and may be discussed together. Government amendment No. 1 In page 6, to delete...

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (8 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: Amendments Nos. 3 and 4 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Government amendment No. 3: In page 7, to delete lines 52 and 53 and in page 8, to delete lines 1 to 4 and substitute the following: "(iv) has died as a result of the offence, a family member of the person may give evidence as to the effect of the offence concerned— (I) on the person between the commission of...

Seanad: Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (2 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Rail Services (2 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: It is not appropriate to display maps because they cannot be included in the Official Report.

Seanad: Rail Services (2 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: We cannot have a debate on the matter now.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (2 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: It is now 3.30 p.m. and we are supposed to be moving on to the next item on our agenda, but I believe the Acting Leader wishes to propose an amendment to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (2 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (2 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister back to the House. The Leader wishes to make a change to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (2 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: Senators Bacik, Alex White, McCarthy, Ryan, Prendergast and Hannigan oppose the section. Senator Regan was in possession but had concluded. Therefore, I call the Minister.

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: The amendment was moved but the Minister did not reply to it.

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: Is Senator Bacik pressing the amendment?

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: Is amendment No. 18 being pressed?

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: We are dealing with section 7.

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: I will allow the Senator to speak on the section later.