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Previous night’s Order of Business

Summary

Senator Craughwell disputes the Leader’s account of the previous night’s proceedings, while the Leader insists the business was properly amended and rejects accusations of misleading him.

The Leader could raise the issue with him.

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It is solely a matter for the Taoiseach.

In regard to the business conducted yesterday, I was very upset by Senator Gerard P. Craughwell's allegation that the debate on the motion had been held earlier in order to cod or fool him. He was not present in the House yesterday for the Order of Business.

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The Senator was only present for part of it. If he had been here for it in its entirety, he would have known that it was amended to allow the motion to be taken immediately following conclusion of the debate on Second Stage of the Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015.

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That is what the House agreed to.

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The Order of Business was further amended at a later stage, at which time Senator Gerard P. Craughwell was also not present.

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As the Leader well knows, we cannot be here all of the time. What time did the-----

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If the Senator had not been present for the Order of Business in its entirety, he should not have commented on matters that had been agreed to at the time. He should not act as an arbiter at all times or as though he is the correct person. He also engaged in time-wasting yesterday evening.

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At what time was the Supplementary Order Paper issued?

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The Senator should tell the truth about the Order of Business rather than suggesting the order in which business was taken was wrong. That would be a better way to deal with the matter.

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Was a Supplementary Order Paper issued?

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I am glad that the Senator brought up the matter as it enabled me to clarify the position. We all welcome the all-party approach adopted to the motion.

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Leave me alone with the all-party rubbish.

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