Seanad debates

Wednesday, 8 November 2017

Defence (Veterans Lapel Badge) Bill 2017: First Stage

 

10:30 am

Photo of Gerard CraughwellGerard Craughwell (Independent)
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I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for establishment of a veterans lapel badge to be conferred upon former members of the Army, Air Corps, Naval Service and Reserve Defence Forces.

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

Photo of Gerard CraughwellGerard Craughwell (Independent)
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Senator Freeman was going to second it but she has-----

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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The Senator must have a colleague to formally second the proposal.

Photo of Colette KelleherColette Kelleher (Independent)
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I second it.

Photo of Lynn RuaneLynn Ruane (Independent)
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I second it.

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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It has been seconded by Senator Kelleher and Senator Ruane also indicated she would do so. Therefore, Senator Craughwell is in order.

Question put and agreed to.

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Photo of Gerard CraughwellGerard Craughwell (Independent)
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Next Tuesday.

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

Second Stage ordered for Tuesday, 12 November 2017.