Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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Before we commence, I remind Senators that they may speak only once on Report Stage, with the exception of the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Senators should also note that each Report Stage amendment must be seconded. Amendment No. 1 is in the names of Senators Rónán Mullen and Feargal Quinn. Amendments Nos. 1 and 4 form a composite proposal and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Rónán Mullen (Independent)
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Tairgim leasú a 1:

I leathanach 5, líne 12, “an t-alt a bhfuil an téacs de” a scriosadh agus “na hailt a bhfuil an téacs díobh” a chur ina ionad.

In page 4, line 12, to delete “the section” and substitute “the sections”.

Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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They are being circulated.

Rónán Mullen (Independent)
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This amendment involves deleting the term "the section" and replacing it with "the sections", which term would be necessary in the event that one of my proposed additions to the wording of the constitutional amendment is accepted.

Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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Is there a seconder?

Rónán Mullen (Independent)
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Senator Feargal Quinn is due to second the amendment.

Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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It must be formally seconded. If Senator Feargal Quinn is not present-----

Rónán Mullen (Independent)
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Is it necessary for it to be formally seconded at this point?

Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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Yes. I have pointed out that each amendment on Report Stage must be seconded. If there is no seconder present-----

Rónán Mullen (Independent)
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I do not believe Senator Feargal Quinn has left the House permanently.

Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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That is not-----

Rónán Mullen (Independent)
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Must the amendment be seconded before the debate on it can proceed?

Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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Yes. As there is no seconder, the amendment lapses.

Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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Amendment No. 4 is in the names of Senators Rónán Mullen and Feargal Quinn.

Rónán Mullen (Independent)
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Tairgim leasú a 4:

I leathanach 7, idir línte 3 agus 4, an méid seo a leanas a chur isteach:“5 Ní cead alt 4 den Airteagal seo a agairt chun oibriú Airteagail 42 nó 44 nó na saoirsí agus na cearta a admhaítear sna hAirteagail sin a thoirmeasc nó a rialú nó a bhac.”.I leathanach 7, i ndiaidh líne 6, an méid seo a leanas a chur isteach:“5 Section 4 of this Article shall not be invoked to prohibit, control, or interfere with the operation of Articles 42 or 44 or the freedoms and rights recognised in those Articles.”.

In page 6, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following:“5 Ní cead alt 4 den Airteagal seo a agairt chun oibriú Airteagail 42 nó 44 nó na saoirsí agus na cearta a admhaítear sna hAirteagail sin a thoirmeasc nó a rialú nó a bhac.”.In page 6, after line 6, to insert the following:“5 Section 4 of this Article shall not be invoked to prohibit, control, or interfere with the operation of Articles 42 or 44 or the freedoms and rights recognised in those Articles.”.

Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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As there is no seconder, the amendment lapses.

Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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Is it agreed that the Bill be received for final consideration?

Rónán Mullen (Independent)
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No.