Seanad debates

Thursday, 6 November 2003

European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages.

 

SECTION 1.

Question proposed: "That section 1 stand part of the Bill."

10:30 am

Photo of Paschal MooneyPaschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)
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As I have an interest in history I see an historical anomaly—

Photo of Shane RossShane Ross (Independent)
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Perhaps I am wrong but I thought we had agreed to finish at 1 p.m

An Leas-Chathaoirleach:

We agreed Second Stage would finish at 1 p.m.

Photo of Paschal MooneyPaschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)
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There is an historical anomaly in this but I will not ask the Minister to comment on it. Section (r) states: "the Treaty concerning the accession of the Kingdom of Norway." Norway opted out following that signature. This is unusual legislation because it includes a country which is not a member of the European Union, although we are discussing accession.

Question put and agreed to.

Section 2 agreed to.

Title agreed to.

Bill reported without amendment and received for final consideration.

Question proposed: "That the Bill do now pass."

Photo of Dick RocheDick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I thank the Senators for their consideration of the Bill.

Photo of Ann OrmondeAnn Ormonde (Fianna Fail)
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I thank the Minister of State. I will not delay him further as I know he is in a hurry.

Photo of Paul BradfordPaul Bradford (Fine Gael)
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I thank the Minister for his attendance.

Question put and agreed to.

An Leas-Chathaoirleach:

When is it proposed to sit again?

Photo of Ann OrmondeAnn Ormonde (Fianna Fail)
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At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 11 November 2003.