Order of Business
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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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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No. Second Stage will conclude today.
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We will adjourn the debate 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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With respect, I have no idea what either the Leader or the Leas-Chathaoirleach said.
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Some Members in particular parts of the House-----
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There is a giddiness around the House. Senators are very loud today.