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Revised Standing Orders amendment

Summary

Senator Barrett moves to postpone revised Standing Orders because of unresolved legal questions about the majority required for private Bills.

Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

I call Senator Barrett.

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I ask the Leader to delay consideration of No. 1 with which I have serious problems. Paragraphs 49 to 52, inclusive, of the report deal with whether the majority one needs to move a private Bill through the House is 50% or 75% of the body corporate. Serious legal issues arise that must be resolved based on an earlier case. That item should not proceed today and I ask the Leader to put it on hold.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Is the Senator proposing an amendment to the Order of Business?

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I am asking that the matter be referred to the Leader. I might move an amendment later.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

On a point of clarification, Senator, you will not be able to move an amendment later. Are you proposing an amendment now?

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I move that the item not be taken pending the reply of the Leader.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

You are moving an amendment to the Order of Business that No. 1 on the Order of Business be deleted.

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That is a good suggestion.

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