Seanad debates

Wednesday, 14 June 2006

1:00 pm

Photo of Mary O'RourkeMary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)
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I ask the Members, through the Cathaoirleach, if they felt a half hour at this stage would complete Committee Stage? I have been checking the amendments which have been disposed of, and a large number are linked and have been discussed together. Perhaps the Members could indicate if a half hour now will complete Committee Stage? I do not know how many amendments are left to be discussed.

Rory Kiely (Fianna Fail)
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Some 20 amendments are left to be discussed. I doubt if we would complete Committee Stage in that timeframe.

Photo of Mary O'RourkeMary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)
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The Cathaoirleach doubts that a half hour would be enough. I am not seeking to disrupt proceedings.

Rory Kiely (Fianna Fail)
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I am only giving my opinion. I do not know what other Members think.

Photo of Mary O'RourkeMary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)
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It is up to other Members of course.

Photo of Diarmuid WilsonDiarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail)
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We have gone through many amendments already.

Photo of Mary O'RourkeMary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)
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I have been crossing them off as they have been disposed of.

Rory Kiely (Fianna Fail)
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There are still 20 amendments and any amendments grouped with these to be discussed.

Photo of Mary O'RourkeMary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)
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That would not get done in a half hour. I thank Members.