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Order of Business procedure

Summary

Senator O'Donnell continued her complaint about the rota and was advised to take it to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, which she agreed to do.

Good. I hope it is big enough to fit me in.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

-----and I am exercising discretion.

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Before I raise the point I want to make, I ask the Leas-Chathaoirleach to reconsider how the Order of Business is done. It should be on a first-come, first-served basis. The Leas-Chathaoirleach is not listening to me. The Order of Business should be ordered on a first-come------

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Deputy Leader is listening to the Senator. I am trying to keep order.

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------first-served basis because, whatever about the rights of parties and groups in regard to legislation, it is very unfair when the Order of Business is what it says it is------

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

There is an agreed rota.

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That is compiled in relation to groups and those who are not------

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

I am obliged to do so. The Senator can approach the Chair after the session and I will explain it to her.

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I am suggesting a change in that procedure.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

I suggest that the Senator raise the issue at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

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