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Jake’s Coroners Amendment Bill

Summary

Senator Mac Lochlainn seeks guidance on introducing Jake’s Coroners (Amendment) Bill, which remains with the Bills Office and cannot yet be placed on the Order Paper.

I seek leave to introduce the Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2016, Jake’s (amendment) Bill. I discussed this issue with the Leader previously. I hope it can be placed on the Order Paper and taken next Tuesday.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

It is still with the Bills Office.

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I hope it can be progressed. Will the Leas-Chathaoirleach advise me on the process?

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Senator cannot move the Bill now because it is not on the Order Paper.

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Do I give notice to the Seanad Office?

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Yes, but the Senator should wait until it appears on the Order Paper. He cannot make any move until it appears on the Order Paper.

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What is the normal timeframe? I submitted the Bill weeks ago.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Senator can discuss it with us afterwards.

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