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Seanad: Developments in Northern Ireland: Statements (3 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: I must call the Minister at 5 p.m.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: We are discussing the question that the Bill do now pass which is the Final Stage. It was agreed on the Order of Business that all Stages be taken today.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: I am informed by the Clerk that the Leader proposed that all Stages be taken.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: There is nothing I can do at this stage. The Senator will have to speak to the Leader of the House. It is clear from the Order of Business which was agreed by the House that Committee and Remaining Stages would be taken today.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: I apologise to the Senator but there is nothing I can do at this stage as my hands are tied by the Order of Business.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: The Bill will come back to the House but it will only come back with amendments made. It will not be open for this House to make amendments to the Bill at that stage.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: He can speak.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: That is a matter which the Senator needs to take up with the Leader.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: We have gone past that stage.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: It was agreed on the Order of Business but I suggest the Senator take up the matter with the Leader of the House.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy (3 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: I have given Senator Buttimer much latitude.

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy (3 Nov 2009)

Paddy Burke: I cannot allow Senator Buttimer to contribute again.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Oct 2009)

Paddy Burke: Senator Boyle to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2009: Second Stage. (28 Oct 2009)

Paddy Burke: That is not a point of order.

Seanad: Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2009: Second Stage. (28 Oct 2009)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2009: Second Stage. (28 Oct 2009)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2009: Second Stage. (28 Oct 2009)

Paddy Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2009: Second Stage. (28 Oct 2009)

Paddy Burke: I congratulate Senator Ross on bringing forward this Bill. As Senator Norris has said, State boards have done a great service to this country. Like it or not, some people have not lived up to the expectations placed on them by Ministers over the years. However, there is great merit in the debate as put forward this evening if only for one reason - vested interests. A Member of the other...

Seanad: Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2009: Second Stage. (28 Oct 2009)

Paddy Burke: Pádraig Flynn.