Seanad debates

Thursday, 18 November 2010

Value-Added Tax Consolidation Bill 2010: Report Stage

 

Question proposed: "That the Bill be received for final consideration."

11:00 am

Photo of Alex WhiteAlex White (Labour)
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For the purpose of clarity, did the Seanad take Second Stage of the Value-Added Tax Consolidation Bill 2010 and, if so, when did the debate take place?

Photo of Pat MoylanPat Moylan (Fianna Fail)
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The motion was taken without debate for Second Stage.

Photo of Alex WhiteAlex White (Labour)
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I note the motion.

Photo of Pat MoylanPat Moylan (Fianna Fail)
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It was a decision of the House.

Photo of Alex WhiteAlex White (Labour)
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Was the Bill ever received for Second Stage debate?

Photo of Pat MoylanPat Moylan (Fianna Fail)
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No.

Photo of Alex WhiteAlex White (Labour)
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Is it not necessary to hold Second Stage debates on legislation?

Photo of Pat MoylanPat Moylan (Fianna Fail)
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It was decided by the House that Second Stage would not be taken and it was referred to the Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills.

Photo of Alex WhiteAlex White (Labour)
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When was that decided?

Photo of Pat MoylanPat Moylan (Fianna Fail)
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I will revert to the Senator with the date.

Question put and agreed to.