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Seanad
‹ Order of Business (Resumed)

Motor insurance premia debate

Summary

Senator O'Donnell proposed a debate with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on rising motor insurance premia. A brief exchange followed about ministerial responsibility for insurance before the amendment was pressed.

Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on increases in motor insurance premia be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Comment on this

On a point of clarification, Deputy Ross is not the Minister with responsibility for insurance.

Comment on this
Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

That point has been made.

Comment on this
David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

He is the Minister for everything.

Comment on this

They are showing their true colours.

Comment on this

The Minister for everything can speak about everything.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

Leader, that was an inappropriate intervention. Is the amendment being pressed?

Comment on this

I am pressing the amendment.

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Division Lost

Amendment put

Tá 18
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Níl 24

Do you agree with this result?

Division Carried

Question put: "That the Order of Business be agreed to."

Tá 26
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Níl 17

Do you agree with this result?