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Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: I hate to interrupt Senator Mullen but as it is now 1.30 p.m. I have to suspend the sitting.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: Please allow the Minister of State to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: The Minister of State did not interrupt Senators. I will allow Senator Fitzgerald to contribute again when the Minister of State has concluded.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: I am sorry. Amendments Nos. 14 and 15 can be discussed now.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: I am sorry, it is amendment No. 50.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: I too support the call for a debate this week or next week on a mini-budget or, as the Opposition calls it, a crisis budget. Let us call it what we want, we will need it. This is a crisis, as figures released last night show, and it is a mini-budget. I welcome Senator Bradford's calm, balanced approach and I look forward to seeing the fruits of that when we debate the crisis. I will watch...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I am——

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: This morning there was an announcement that for the first time ever the Medical Council is holding a fitness to practise hearing in public. This is a result of the Medical Practitioners Bill 2007 which provides for the present position whereby the majority of members of the Medical Council are lay people. Can I ask the Deputy Leader to organise a debate in which Senators can call on other...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: I would like to conclude by again calling on the Deputy Leader to organise a debate on eating disorders and their consequences.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: Yes, but——

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: Very well. It is regrettable that I cannot share with Senator Walsh but I wish to put my contribution on the record of the House. Like Senators Leyden and Cummins, I attended the meeting of our nominating body this afternoon and my two colleagues have outlined what transpired at it. I will approach it from a particular point of relevance to the Irish Conference of Professional and Service...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (18 Feb 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: I never roar.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (18 Feb 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: As it is now 4 p.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with an order voted on by the Seanad of this day.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (18 Feb 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: I am sorry.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (18 Feb 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: I am putting the question. I am sorry.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (18 Feb 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: I cannot let the Senator make a point of order,

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (18 Feb 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: I must ask the Senator to resume his seat. I cannot allow him a point of order. I must put the question. I ask Senators to resume their seats. The Chair is not allowing a point of order. I am putting the question.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (18 Feb 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: The question is: "That in respect of each of the sections undisposed of, the section is hereby agreed to in Committee, the Schedule and Title are hereby agreed to——

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (18 Feb 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: ——the Bill is, accordingly, reported to the House without amendment, the Fourth Stage is hereby completed, the Bill is hereby received for final consideration, and the Bill is hereby passed."