Seanad debates

Saturday, 29 January 2011

11:00 am

Photo of Joe O'TooleJoe O'Toole (Independent)
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I understand what we are doing now and that these recommendations must be decided on at 11.30 a.m. What happens if someone wants to raise a point on a section that is not included in a recommendation?

Photo of Pat MoylanPat Moylan (Fianna Fail)
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He will not be able to do it.

Photo of Joe O'TooleJoe O'Toole (Independent)
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I think we should reorder our business.

Photo of Pat MoylanPat Moylan (Fianna Fail)
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If we move from what has been agreed between the leaders and Whips, there will be a knock-on effect.

Photo of Joe O'TooleJoe O'Toole (Independent)
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I accept that. I am not suggesting a knock-on effect, rather that this section could flow into the next, continuing until 12.30.

Photo of Paul CoghlanPaul Coghlan (Fine Gael)
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Wise counsel.

Photo of Joe O'TooleJoe O'Toole (Independent)
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I am not suggesting extending business at all.

Photo of Pat MoylanPat Moylan (Fianna Fail)
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At 11.30 a.m. I am obliged to put the question on sections 1 to 41, inclusive.

Photo of Donie CassidyDonie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)
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I have discussed this with Senator Fitzgerald, the leader of the main Opposition party, and if some sections require more time than others, within the time indicated and agreed yesterday, in an effort to facilitate those who wish to make their views known on this important section, I propose to extend the time as required by the Opposition.

Photo of Pat MoylanPat Moylan (Fianna Fail)
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I must chair the sitting in accordance with the ordered business and that I intend to do unless the order is changed. What is the exact position at 11.30 a.m.? I said that points could be made briefly on the recommendation without Second Stage speeches. That accommodates everyone.

Photo of Joe O'TooleJoe O'Toole (Independent)
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I suggest the Leader propose a change to the Order of Business whereby the business that was supposed to be concluded at 11.30 a.m. be allowed to continue through the next section in order that all discussion is encompassed at 12.30 p.m. The only change would be that we do not finish this part of the Bill at 11.30 but we will still finish at 12.30 p.m. as intended.

Photo of Pat MoylanPat Moylan (Fianna Fail)
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So the guillotine is being moved back from 11.30 a.m. and both Parts will be guillotined at 12.30 p.m.?

Photo of Brian Lenihan JnrBrian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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All the recommendations relate to the first session.

Photo of Pat MoylanPat Moylan (Fianna Fail)
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Four more Senators wish to contribute on this and I will then call on the Minister to reply. Is that agreed?

Photo of Donie CassidyDonie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)
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I am proposing that.

Photo of Pat MoylanPat Moylan (Fianna Fail)
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Debate on sections 1 to 54, inclusive, will conclude at 12.30 p.m. Is that agreed? Agreed.