Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation, Deputy Perry, to the House.

I have been asked to read a cautionary note to Senator Cullinane. As the Senator is aware, I had to rule out of order certain aspects of the Senator's Adjournment matter as they appeared to me to encroach on the functions of the High Court, which is not permissible under Standing Order 47 relating to matters that are sub judice. I ask Senator Cullinane to respect my ruling when discussing this issue. The Seanad Office has provided him with a text that is admissible. For his information, he cannot raise the matter of compensation for workers and the protection of the workers' pension scheme. These matters go to the heart of the deliberations of the High Court case and may damage the proceedings. Senator Cullinane has four minutes to put his case to the Minister of State, being mindful of the admonition that I have to read to him. It is a guideline.