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Order of Business

Summary

The Leader outlined the day’s business and clarified timing for the Health and Social Care Professionals Bill and Greyhound Racing Bill. Members then exchanged procedural interjections until Senator Ardagh first raised a substantive issue about INIS website security and visa appointment bot exploitation.

The Order of Business is No. 1, Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2018 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m., with the time allocated to group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes each and all other Senators not to exceed five minutes each; No. 2, Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 3 p.m. and adjourned at 5 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes each and all other Senators not to exceed five minutes each; and No. 3, Private Members' business, Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 5 p.m., and with time allocated for the debate not to exceed two hours.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Will the Leader clarify the position if No. 1 is not concluded?

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No. 1 is to be taken at 12.45 p.m., with the time allocated to group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes each and all other Senators not to exceed five minutes each.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Is there any proposal to adjourn the debate on it?

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No. Second Stage will conclude today.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

What happens at 3 p.m. if it is not concluded?

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We will adjourn the debate at 3 p.m.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

We will adjourn it at 3 p.m.

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Yes, but I do not envisage that happening. We will adjourn the debate at 3 p.m. if it is not concluded. I do not envisage that happening. If it is not concluded, we will adjourn the debate at 3 p.m. but I do not think we will reach that point.

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Between the Cork accent and the Kerry accent, I cannot make it out.

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What did Senator Wilson say?

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With respect, I have no idea what either the Leader or the Leas-Chathaoirleach said.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

I cannot hear either. The Senators are mumbling.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

It is as clear as mud. It has been clarified.

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Some Members in particular parts of the House-----

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Order, please. I call on Senator Ardagh.

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There is a giddiness around the House. Senators are very loud today.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Other Senators will be called when I come to their groups. They will be called next.

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