Seanad debates

Wednesday, 11 June 2014

2:10 pm

Photo of John CrownJohn Crown (Independent)
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Standing Order 159 states: "(1) Any Standing Order or Orders of the Seanad may be suspended for the day’s sitting, and for a particular purpose, upon motion made after notice". I believe this issue should now be considered as a Standing Order 159 matter.

Photo of Paddy BurkePaddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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I have not received notice from Senator Crown in regard to the suspension under that particular Standing Order.

Photo of John CrownJohn Crown (Independent)
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It is the same motion that the Cathaoirleach received earlier.

Photo of Paddy BurkePaddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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I have received notice under Standing Order 30.

Photo of John CrownJohn Crown (Independent)
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My understanding was that in the event of the adjudication on Standing Order 30 being made adversely, I could immediately ask for it to be heard under Standing Order 159.

Photo of Paddy BurkePaddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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I did not advise Senator Crown on that. If Senator Crown continues to raise it under that Standing Order, the Leader of the House must be present. I ask the Senator to give us some time to contact him.

Photo of John CrownJohn Crown (Independent)
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I accede to that request.