Seanad debates
Thursday, 16 May 2013
Order of Business
11:20 am
Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source
That will be a matter for the Taoiseach to decide. Senator Paul Coghlan and others referred to the comments by the archbishop. I have stated on numerous occasions that this House will have ample time to discuss Archbishop Martin's statement and any other matter associated with that Bill. I have assured the House that we will have time for that debate. The health committee will be holding meetings for three days and nights this week and next week.
Senator Coghlan also noted the anniversary of the torture of the leaders of the Baha'i movement in Iran, a matter he has raised on a number of occasions. Senators Mullins, Comiskey and Wilson spoke about the Beara to Breffni walk and the recently published report on health and welfare and well-being. I will endeavour to have that report debated in the House soon.
Senator Leyden asked about "Oireachtas Report" which does not cover the Seanad sittings if the Dáil is not sitting. I refer to a letter in response from RTE dated July 2011, which I read to the House. I can read out the letter again. If the Senator had been listening to the reply from RTE in 2011, there would be no need to respond to it in 2013.
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