Pat Moylan (Fianna Fail)
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I have notice from Senator Ross regarding a motion he wishes to raise under Standing Order 30. I call Senator Ross to give notice of the motion before I give my ruling.

Shane Ross (Independent)
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I wish to raise under Standing Order 30 an important matter of public interest, namely that Seanad Éireann discuss the latest crisis in Irish banking. We have seen today, particularly from the Fianna Fáil benches, an obvious desire for a serious discussion on what is a completely new dimension in the Irish banking industry. We have seen all-party concern about the matter. It is almost a national emergency. The cancer of this banking crisis has now spread outside the area of Anglo Irish Bank. I ask that you, a Chathaoirligh, consider this as a serious matter that should be discussed immediately by Seanad Éireann.

Pat Moylan (Fianna Fail)
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I have given careful consideration to the matter raised by the Senator, which I do not consider to be contemplated by Standing Order 30. I regret, therefore, that I must rule it out of order.

Shane Ross (Independent)
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If the nation was in a state of war would you have the same verdict?

David Norris (Independent)
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What is a national emergency?

Pat Moylan (Fianna Fail)
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I judge each one as it comes before me.

Shane Ross (Independent)
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Okay. We will declare war then.