O'Brien, DarraghWednesday, 16 November 2011 |
Seanad Éireann Debate
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Order of Business
I understand that the Leader had to make some changes to the Order Paper today. When we talked last week about the Water Services (Amendment) Bill he said he would give us as much time as was require...
I want the Minister to outline to the House whether the Government will introduce third level fees and abolish the maintenance grant. I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that the Minister ...
The Minister should be here today. He should be ashamed of himself. He should follow the lead of Deputy Willie Penrose and fall on his sword.
Why? It was a lie.
Absolutely not. It was a lie.
Please allow me to quote the Minister for Education and Skills.
“The politics of promises, if you like, in the present economic situation——”. He lied to people. Let us be clear about it and call a spade a spade.
He lied to people.
I certainly will not.
Really.
That means nothing. Why not tear it up? It was signed outside Trinity also.
The Labour Party said it would reverse them. That is another broken Labour Party promise.
Fan go bhfeicfimid.
That will come from fees.
Let us have the debate today.
Senator Bacik might finish in student politics if she is not careful.
It is gone.
Let us have a debate today.
That is not a point of order.
Government spin.
We will have.
It is difficult to hear the truth sometimes.
Yes.
Amendment put.
Voted Yes
Amendment put.
Voted Yes
Question put: “That the Order of Business be agreed to.”
Voted No
Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage
The Minister will see a number of the Fianna Fáil proposals by way of amendment on Committee Stage, when we intend to discuss them. I hope he will consider each amendment on its merits. This is not j...
Those were the days.
As the Minister, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, says, we are not in that space anymore.
Business of Seanad
I raised this issue on the Order of Business. I appreciate what the Leader is offering. My colleague, Senator Ó Domhnaill, has just asked a very simple question. While we welcome the Leader’s propo...
Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed)
I seek the adjournment of the House. Fianna Fáil does not accept the Chair’s ruling.
With all due respect——
It is a point of order. Two members of our party had indicated to speak before the Minister was called, as the Member who was in the Chair will confirm. Two of our members have been denied the right...
I said a genuine error had been made.
I did not use that phrase. I said a genuine error had beenmade.
Question again put: “That the time for the Minister to reply on Second Stage be extended.”
Voted No
The Minister did not deal with the greater Dublin drainage scheme which needs €2.3 billion.
Question again put.
Voted No
No.
Question again put: "That Committee Stage be taken on Wednesday, 23 November 2011."
Voted No
Alcohol Pricing: Motion
Where are these bars?
Adjournment Matters - Garda Stations
I thank the Minister of State for his intervention the week before last on behalf of the residents of Melrose Park, Kinsealy in Fingal, who were flooded. His assistance there was very much appreciate...
I know the Minister of State gives this response on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality and Defence, and I do not criticise him. However, the answer given does not even refer to the Garda...
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