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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: The second issue that arose over the weekend was the appalling murder of a man in Dublin and the facts that have emerged in that respect, namely, that young teenagers had access to guns and that this man was subject to anti-social behaviour in his neighbourhood over a long period. Members are aware this is a crisis in many communities and I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to...

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (5 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is a start.

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (5 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: It has changed its view since.

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (5 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: I welcome the debate on the economy today and I welcome the number of speakers from all parties who are contributing to this ongoing debate. It is critical that we speak about the economy in this House, as we were promised a rolling debate on the economy. It is important that we all get an opportunity to have our input on the current circumstances, which are changing very dramatically,...

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (5 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: My goodness. The time goes very quickly. Why is the report only coming out now? Can the Minister answer that? If one reads the chapter on managing agencies and having better relationships, accountability and transparency, one can only conclude this should have been Government policy for the past ten years. I would like to ask the Minister of State in particular about the Special Group on...

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (5 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: The point being made is the lack of proper engagement with the people.

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (5 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: Exactly.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: This is a historic victory for the Opposition.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: I hope the Government accepts this result.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: I hope the Government will accept this result and not try to change it given the historic nature of this victory.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: Surely Senator Wilson is not trying to overturn it.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: Will the Cathaoirleach clarify what is the ruling on the request for a walk-through vote? We understand it cannot be taken.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: On a Committee Stage vote——

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Chair has made a ruling in this matter. It must be respected.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: The ruling of the Chair in this matter must be respected.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: My goodness, they are now questioning their own Cathaoirleach. That is out of order.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Cathaoirleach has given a ruling.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Cathaoirleach cannot be questioned like this.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is out of order to question the Cathaoirleach in this manner.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Government has lost the vote. This is disgraceful behaviour in the Chamber.