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Seanad: Business of Seanad (11 Jun 2014)

John Crown: Standing Order 159 states: "(1) Any Standing Order or Orders of the Seanad may be suspended for the day’s sitting, and for a particular purpose, upon motion made after notice". I believe this issue should now be considered as a Standing Order 159 matter.

Suspension of Standing Orders: Motion (10 Jun 2014)

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014) See 2 other results from this debate

Darragh O'Brien: ...all Members on this side have done is to simply ask whether the Government is going to abide by the democratic decision taken last night by the Committee of Selection in respect of the Government's motion tabled under Standing Orders.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jun 2014)

Darragh O'Brien: ...;il on her successful election. The Leader did not refer to No. 5 on the Order Paper, report of the Committee of Selection, following the meeting which took place last night. Where does the Government stand in that regard? I congratulate Senators Seán D. Barrett and Marc MacSharry on their selection to be members of the banking inquiry committee. The meeting of the Committee of...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2014)

Maurice Cummins: ...international coverage it deserves. I agree that swift action is required by the Nigerian Government and pressure should be applied by all countries in that regard. I would welcome an all-party motion on the matter that might be discussed next week, and I hope such a motion is forthcoming. This side of the House would certainly be agreeable to raising the matter with the Minister for...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (10 Apr 2014)

Paddy Burke: I have received notice from Senator Darragh O'Brien 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 Skills to provide enhanced safety measures for pupils in schools accessed by roads that have not been taken in charge by local authorities.I have also received notice from Senator Trevor Ó...

Seanad: Food Provenance Bill 2013: Leave to Withdraw (2 Apr 2014)

Sean Barrett: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, leave be given to withdraw the Food Provenance Bill 2013.Senator Feargal Quinn is the author of this motion. He wishes to conduct more research and may resubmit the Bill at a later stage.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: ...proposal to amend the Order of Business. In fairness, this matter was raised seven days ago and there was a vote on it. A full week's notice was given. It is also provided for legitimately under Standing Orders. We are entitled to a full debate on this debacle concerning the justice situation - the Minister, the Garda, and the sacking, or retirement, of the Commissioner. For too long,...

Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

David Norris: ...Éireann, reform of the nomination procedures for the Presidency and reform of the financing of political parties.”I welcome the Minister of State to the House. It is not, however, an effusive welcome. The motion that I and my Independent colleagues have put down about political reform is not intended to be definitive or exhaustive but is part of a process. I suggest that we...

Seanad: Standing Orders: Motion (5 Feb 2014) See 3 other results from this debate

Paschal Mooney: ...because we are not being given any indication of who will chair the committee, how many members will be on it and what the terms of reference of the committee will be, etc. I appreciate that the motion before the House, which proposes changes in Standing Orders, relates to the functionality and the process involved.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2014) See 1 other result from this debate

Maurice Cummins: ...not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes in each case, and the Minister to be called on to reply to the debate no later than 1.20 p.m.; No. 2, motion re Standing Orders in respect of Oireachtas inquiries, to be taken at 2 p.m. and to conclude no later than 3 p.m., with the contributions of all Senators not to exceed five minutes in each case...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014) See 3 other results from this debate

Feargal Quinn: ...reform measures yet earlier this month Democracy Matters published a paper that set out six core principles around which this House can unite, and Senator Zappone has included some of them in her motion. The Seanad Bill 2013, which Senator Zappone and I published, and the Bill published by Senator Crown, light the path towards reform of this House, and today's motion rightly focuses on two...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re amendments to Seanad Éireann Standing Orders 60 and 62, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; and No. 2, Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013 - Second Stage, to be taken at 3.45 p.m. with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes.

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (19 Dec 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, on Friday, 20th December, 2013, the Seanad shall meet at 10.00 a.m. and the following arrangements shall apply:(a) Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended; (b) there shall be no Order of Business; and (c) the business to be taken shall be confined to – (i) all Stages of the Adoption...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2013)

Rónán Mullen: ...that seem to underlay the policy of paying top-ups to people who are already very well paid. This is a matter of considerable concern. I have been told in recent days that people have stopped their standing orders to certain charities. What is really damaging, and this has been pointed out by the head of Bóthar, is the loss of confidence in charities, which do not warrant this loss...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Enda Kenny: ...in respect of the three issues on which we reflected earlier, namely, reform of the Seanad electoral system, reform of the functions of the Seanad and reform of procedural and other matters. The Standing Orders of Seanad Éireann allow Senators to carry out elements of this reform themselves by means of agreement. When we consider what the Seanad does - particularly in the context of...

Seanad: An Bille um Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Cúigiú Céim - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Fifth Stage (23 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Yes, I know that. Finally, I note that after this Bill, Members will be asked to pass this piece of rubbish, namely, the motion that is No. 2 on the Order Paper. This is another clear example of the Government usurping the right of the Referendum Commission, because this purports to write for that commission part of the information that will be distributed. This is as grossly wrong as the...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jul 2013)

Darragh O'Brien: ...the Seanad and look forward to her contribution to debate. I note her arrival coincides with a week where very little is happening in the House. I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to move motion No. 7 on the Order Paper. I do so in response to the Government's decision to set aside Standing Orders on Friday by going above the heads of members of the established Committee of...

Seanad: Membership of Committees: Motion (19 Jul 2013) See 7 other results from this debate

David Norris: If, as this motion purports, Standing Orders are suspended completely, I do not see any reason the Cathaoirleach could not take an amendment because there are no Standing Orders governing it.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

Rónán Mullen: ...frequent a cyclist as the Senator, but I am trying. She makes an excellent spokesperson for the cause. I share Senator Darragh O'Brien's concerns regarding the proposal that No. 1, which overrules Standing Orders, be taken without debate. I propose a second amendment to the Order of Business that the motion not be taken today. I do so for the very good reason that the Government clearly...