Seanad debates
Thursday, 20 December 2018
Business of Seanad
1:25 pm
Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)
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Given that we started late because the Order of Business went over, I ask the indulgence of the House to allow us to have the Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 finished this afternoon. I propose, notwithstanding the order of the House today, that we conclude the Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 this afternoon. I am sure the Clerk could give me the formula of words we would need to use to do that. It is important to ensure the Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 concludes this evening. We set 3 p.m. as the end of the debate but I ask the House for its support in ensuring we can get the Bill finished.
Catherine Noone (Fine Gael)
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Is the Leader proposing an end time?
Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)
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I am not because I do not know how long it will take.
Catherine Noone (Fine Gael)
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In fairness, we have said it is 3 p.m. so are we going to extend it?
Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)
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As Leader, I am obliged to ensure we get legislation finished. I accept debate on the other Bill will not happen because of the vote on the Order of Business. We need to get the Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 finished this evening. We have started late.
Catherine Noone (Fine Gael)
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We can see how we progress. We hope to get it done by then.
Gerry Horkan (Fianna Fail)
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To be fair, it was the Leader's objection to the amendment to the Order of Business that caused most of the-----
Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)
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That is not correct.
Gerry Horkan (Fianna Fail)
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It is correct to say the voting on the Order of Business required because of the objection to the amendment of the Order of Business caused a significant chunk of the delay that meant we did not finish the Order of Business by 12.45 p.m. We only started business at 1.15 p.m., meaning we were delayed by half an hour.
Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)
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One could contend that Fianna Fáil's playing politics with the Bill in question also delayed us.
Catherine Noone (Fine Gael)
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This is also eating into the time for the Greyhound Racing Bill 2018. I suggest we get going on it as soon possible and get the Minister in here.
Gerry Horkan (Fianna Fail)
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Will we be adjourning at 3 p.m.?
Catherine Noone (Fine Gael)
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We will conclude it by 3 p.m. if we can. If the time needs to be extended, the Leader will do that close to the time.