Seanad debates

Thursday, 29 September 2016

Protection of Employment (Uncertain Hours) Bill 2016: First Stage

 

10:30 am

Photo of Gerald NashGerald Nash (Labour)
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I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide greater protection for employees by more effectually regulating zero hours and related employment practices; and to provide for related matters

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

Photo of Kevin HumphreysKevin Humphreys (Labour)
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I second the proposal.

Question put and agreed to.

Photo of Gerald NashGerald Nash (Labour)
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I propose that Second Stage be taken at the Labour Party's next available Private Members' time and to the best of my recollection, that date will be 9 November.

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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I suggest that were the Senator to move it for next Tuesday, it can be taken any time after that.

Photo of Gerald NashGerald Nash (Labour)
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I propose it be taken next Tuesday.

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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Is that agreed? Agreed.

Second Stage ordered for Tuesday, 4 October 2016.

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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The House stands suspended until 2 p.m., when the Taoiseach will be present.

Sitting suspended at 12.30 p.m. and resumed at 2.05 p.m.