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Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: There is only one Cathaoirleach. Senator Ross is in possession and should not be interrupted by anyone.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: Senator Ross has made his point. The question of which party or group a Senator belongs to is not relevant to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: The Senator has made his point. Having already extended the time available to take the Order of Business, I ask speakers not to elaborate at length on issues they wish to raise.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: Before I call the Leader, I point out that the number of Senators who contribute on the Order of Business is often fewer than the number who contributed before we extended the time available for the Order of Business from 30 to 40 minutes. We used the full 40 minutes today and I ask Senators to refrain from elaborating at length on the points they make in their contributions to ensure all...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: I understand we will have a debate on it.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (8 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: I have received notice from Senator Finucane that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and Science to provide appropriate school transport for the students of the Galbally area who attend the second level school in Tipperary town and the pupils in Lisvernane primary school as the existing...

Seanad: Social Partnership: Statements. (7 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: I ask the Senator to confine his remarks to discussion of the current partnership talks.

Seanad: Social Partnership: Statements. (7 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: I ask the Senator to confine his comments to social partnership.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: We will have a debate on this matter.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (7 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: I have received notice from Senator Ulick Burke that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and Science to reconsider the application of the board of management of Abbey national school, Loughrea, County Galway, for an extension and upgrading of facilities at the school given that up to 30% of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: Members should not applaud in the House.

Seanad: Visit of Hungarian Delegation. (2 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: Before proceeding with the Order of Business, I would like to welcome a delegation from Hungary led by its Minister for Employment who have joined us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. They are most welcome and I hope they have an enjoyable and successful stay in Ireland.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (2 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: That may be a matter for the Adjournment.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Statements. (2 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: I welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern. He is a busy man and I apologise for delaying him.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (2 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: I have received notice from Senator Mansergh that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to make a statement on the announcement of the forthcoming closure of the SRAM factory in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, and to outline the steps the agencies under his aegis...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: I should rule that out of order.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: The President is independent of this House and I would not like there to be a debate on what she said or reference to be made as to whether Senators are in favour or against. It would be unfair of this House to proceed in that manner.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: I wonder about the relevance of this to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: Order, please.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Rory Kiely: Order.