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Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Dec 2019)

Pat Gallagher: We are where we are. Before the Minister of State replies, I have allowed some latitude on the basis that we would not have repetition as we went through the other amendments. However, I cannot but think of how the lottery for the Order of Business ran in this House. Everyone wanted a-----

Seanad: Special Educational Needs. (11 May 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ...service. The Senator can take it from me that there is nothing in this matter that is in any way sinister or intentional. The fact that he raised the issue resulted in the file being discovered. We are where we are and we cannot turn back the clock. I hope the additional 2.5 resource teaching hours since March to the end of this year will compensate in some small way.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (11 May 2004)

Pat Gallagher: ...for electronic voting. We did not hear criticism at the time of the 2002 election. In Dublin West and Dublin South, 87% of voters were happy with the system. The public is disappointed, but we are where we are. I will not make a case for electronic voting as it is not going ahead. The amendment before us is an unusual one for a Member of the Seanad to propose. It seeks to give more power...