Results 1,181-1,200 of 1,029,497 for in 'Dáil debates' OR in 'Committee meetings' (speaker:Ciarán Cuffe OR speaker:John Brady)
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Dan Neville: No.
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Emmet Stagg: That there is a guillotine on this Bill is unacceptable. The time allowed for the Bill was extended by agreement of the Whips but that time has now been eroded because of today's special debate. I ask that the additional time planned for this debate be made available. Many Members are interested in this Bill.
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Dan Neville: There was ten hours of debate on Committee Stage of this Bill and the Minister said she would examine many matters when the debate recommenced in the House. We have examined the Bill in close detail on Committee Stage and to complete it in just one hour would be impossible and would not do the Bill any justice.
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I support the position articulated by the previous two speakers. This is an important matter. While I am opposed to the imposition of guillotines in principle and do not believe it should be acceptable to the House, to do so in an important debate and curtail people's opportunity to contribute on the Report and Final Stages of this Bill, when many amendments are to be addressed, is not...
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Emmet Stagg: We could take it tomorrow.
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Bertie Ahern: As Deputy Neville pointed out, there was a long debate on the Bill on Committee Stage. The Bill is due in the Seanad on Thursday and, given that the Minister is accepting a number of the amendments put forward on Committee Stage, we need to conclude it this evening.
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Bernard Allen: We need an extra hour.
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Question, "That the proposal for dealing with No. 18 be agreed to", put and declared carried.
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Rory O'Hanlon: Is the proposal for dealing with Private Members' business agreed? Agreed. On the Order of Business, I call Deputy Richard Bruton.
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Richard Bruton: Tomorrow, we are due to begin Second Stage of the Finance Bill. The Minister for Finance has an important report regarding tax breaks for persons with disabilities using cars but has failed to publish it. The report is very germane to the debate on the Finance Bill and I ask you, a Cheann Comhairle, or the Taoiseach to make arrangements for it to be made available to us.
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Bertie Ahern: I am not aware of the report but will bring the matter to the attention of the Department.
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Pat Rabbitte: In accordance with Standing Orders, have you, a Cheann Comhairle, had application from any Member of the House to make a personal statement during this sitting?
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Rory O'Hanlon: I received an application and I intend to grant permission to make a statement.
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Pat Rabbitte: At what time?
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Rory O'Hanlon: As soon as we get through the Order of Business.
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Trevor Sargent: In the context of previous comments, I am reminded of the vast profits being made by certain land speculators. I wonder whether the land Bill, which is down for this session, will be brought forward to offer an opportunity to debate these issues further.
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Bertie Ahern: It will be introduced this session.
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the context of everything we have been speaking about this afternoon, it is appropriate to ask about the intended publication of the investment intermediaries (amendment) Bill. Can the Taoiseach tell us when that legislation will be brought before the House?
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Bertie Ahern: The Bill is being drafted. It should be ready this year.
- Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Government rush it forward?