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Dáil
‹ Order of Business

Noise nuisance Bill and marriage equality

Summary

Jerry Buttimer commends the signing of the marriage equality commencement order and attempts to return to the noise nuisance Bill, but the Chair cuts short the discussion because the matter was already addressed.

I am sure that the Ceann Comhairle will indulge me for one second.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

No, I will not. This is purely on legislation.

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Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

Do not turn him down.

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On an historic day, I just want to say-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I know that it is historic, but this is the Order of Business. Will the Deputy stick to it?

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Yes, I am on the Order of Business. I am sure that even the Ceann Comhairle, as the Chair of the Dáil, will join me in commending the signing of the commencement order of the marriage equality Act at Dublin Castle today.

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Deputies

Hear, hear.

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It is an historic day and I know that the Ceann Comhairle will indulge me in thanking every Deputy who made that signing possible.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Okay.

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Like Deputy Fitzpatrick, I wish to refer to the noise nuisance Bill. We have-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Hold on one second. Resume your seat. It has been addressed.

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There is no need to do that now. Deputy Buttimer should not be so self-deprecating.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

We are way behind time.

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If I may-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

No, you may not. I call Deputy Martin Ferris.

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A Deputy

This is outrageous.

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Deputy Buttimer is the personification.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

It is not outrageous. We have dealt with that matter.

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When Deputy Buttimer was on this side of the House, he was not so quick to sit down.

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Was the Deputy about last night?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Where is Deputy Martin Ferris?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

There you are. Come on. Let us have you.

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