Seanad debates

Friday, 6 November 2020

Children (Amendment) Bill 2020: First Stage

 

9:30 am

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Independent)
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I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Children Act, 2001 to permit the publication and broadcasting of reports and images identifying or likely to identify persons accused or convicted in proceedings for certain offences against children and to provide for related matters.

Photo of Mark DalyMark Daly (Fianna Fail)
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Is there a seconder?

Photo of Gerard CraughwellGerard Craughwell (Independent)
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I second the proposal.

Question put and agreed to.

Photo of Mark DalyMark Daly (Fianna Fail)
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When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Independent)
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Next Friday, 13 November, since Tuesday is all blocked off.

Photo of Mark DalyMark Daly (Fianna Fail)
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The Senator's point is well made. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Second Stage ordered for Friday, 13 November 2020.