Order of Business amendments
The Chair processes amendments concerning earlier consideration of several Bills and motions; some are accepted, while others are pressed for votes.
Senator Mark Daly has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 15 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed.
Senator Paschal Mooney has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 18, Corporate Manslaughter Bill 2011 - Second Stage, be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?
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Senator John Crown has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 57, Harmful and Malicious Electronic Communications Bill 2015 - Committee Stage, be taken before No. 1." Is the amendment being pressed?
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Yes. One cannot have it both ways. It is the Government's Bill and if Senators think it is important to pass it into law, I say, "Votáil."
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Enjoying as I am the spectacle of watching Government Members oppose their own Bill, like Frank Underwood, I ask for a walk-through vote. Under Standing Order 62(3)(b), I request the division be taken again other than by electronic means.
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Senator Thomas Byrne has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: “That No. 79, non-Government motion No. 19, be taken today.” Is the amendment being pressed?
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Yes. I thought the Government was going to support it.
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Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: “That No. 41, EU Scrutiny and Transparency in Government Bill 2013 - Second Stage (resumed), be taken today.” Is the amendment being pressed?